text:
Monday, 26 May 2014
The Ghost in the Glasshouse III
Posted by Katie at 03:36 No comments:
Labels: comic, Picture Book, The Ghost in the Glasshouse
Saturday, 10 May 2014
Chapter One
Posted by Katie at 04:29 No comments:
Friday, 9 May 2014
The Minnow
Yesterday I got my advanced copies of 'The Minnow' by Diana Sweeney, which I illustrated the cover and an interior minnow spot for. The finished cover has some elements debossed in silver, including the little minnow on the spine, which was a lovely surprise. Text Publishing have done a great job, I just need to read the book now!
Posted by Katie at 02:31 2 comments:
Labels: book covers, Text Publishing, The Minnow
Friday, 21 March 2014
White Boots
Posted by Katie at 05:20 No comments:
Sunday, 16 March 2014
The Ghost in the Glasshouse II
So after much storyboarding etc (I might do a process point at some later stage) I have finally reached the stage of producing artwork for the scene I imagined in my previous post. The Ghost in the Glasshouse is a comic/picturebook containing mild peril and many plants.
I will be attending the Bologna Book Fair next week (very exciting!) and will be taking dummy books of The Ghost in the Glasshouse along. All of my work will be represented on the CSA stand, although I will also be wandering around bothering publishers.
Posted by Katie at 10:13 2 comments:
Monday, 10 February 2014
The Ghost in the Glasshouse
Posted by Katie at 14:37 No comments:
Labels: botanical, ghost, greenhouse, illustration, plants
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Repeat Mermaids
Posted by Katie at 04:24 1 comment:
Labels: mermaid, repeat patterns
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text: 1 Poor build qualityRichHowells | 24/10/2008 | See all RichHowells's reviews (1)I bought this for my brand new N96 as I figured it could use some protection. Fitted it, within 10 minutes the bottom section of the screen cover had snapped off. Made from cheap materials, doesn't fit snugly, and breaks quickly. Pretty poor, even for £3.99, your better off buying a screen protector and insuring your phone.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Contact Us
We're glad you're here! This form is the same as the "In Touch" cards you'll find in the seat pockets at one of our services. You can use this form to update your address or write prayer requests, hospital visitation requests, or comments.
If you would rather send an e-mail, you can send it to email@example.com.
Most of the fields are not required, but we do ask that you provide your name and email address so that we will be able to get in touch with you. The required fields are marked with an '*.'


text:
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - A 53-year-old man is under arrest after the Spokane County Bomb Squad removed a powerful explosive material from his Spokane Valley apartment Monday night.
Over the New Year's holiday, detectives received information that John Raymond was making an explosive, found to be TATP, in his apartment in the 700 block of N. McDonald.
Monday, detectives interviewed Raymond and confirmed with him that he did have the explosive.
Once Raymond, who is confined to a wheelchair, was out of his Oakwood Club apartment, authorities evacuated other nearby apartments and McDonald Rd. was shut down.
The Spokane County Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) was called in and used a robot to remotely remove the explosive from the apartment, a process that took more than four hours.
After the explosive was removed it was taken to a gravel pit where it was detonated.
Raymond was arrested on an outstanding warrant and booked into the Spokane County Jail. Detectives say additional charges related to the explosive are possible.


text:
RUFUS (has a heart that shines like a diamond)
by Bandit Bunny
Art Print
Collect your choice of gallery quality Giclée, or fine art prints custom trimmed by hand in a variety of sizes with a white border for framing.
- 30Promote
You won't believe this Swell, (although I think you will)...for the past couple of days I was sick and in my delirium, Rufus came to me - all fancy with his third eye and shining heart. He made me smile and I started to feel better. I scribbled his portrait down during the moments when I wasn't feeling so "non compos mentis". He IS a sensitive lil' muffin with magical powers :)
Thanks guys for your kindness.
Wayne - LOL! *legit lol btw :) Love it! You made my day. So awesome. Thanks again my friend.
Wayne - LOL! *legit lol btw :) Love it! You made my day. So awesome. Thanks again my friend.
Thanks Lisa and Allen! So appreciate you dropping by and taking the time to promote and show a lil' love :)


text:
2003-08-20 / Front Page
North Amityville Village Committee collecting signatures for November vote
The North Amityville Incorporation Committee is beginning to go door to door to gather signatures on a petition that would put the question of whether to make North Amityville a Village on the ballot in November.
You must be an online subscriber to view this story.
- Login to post comments


text:
Visiting the area for a week, we dropped in on Saturday morning to meet a delightful French lady who was so helpful with information and advice. So much so, we went back a second time. What a delight.
We summer in the area so we know it well but we needed some brochures for friends and it is always good to learn about new restaurants, etc. so we stopped by on our first day in Maine The lady was very helpful and charming. Housed in the old train station it is worth a visit even if you don't...
The road signposting in Bath definitely has room for improvement. We started off following signs to the visitor centre but they then disappeared. When we eventually got there, the staff were extremely helpful. They set us up with a range of visits. Their advice turned out to be spot on. Worth the effort to find.
Ok, I know they are volunteers, and the gentleman was very nice, but was not in the least helpful. I was very specific that I had the morning so spend in Bath and that we wanted to just see the city and get to know it a bit. So he then just showed me what to do in the surrounding...
We arrived here at the end of a long day's driving, and received friendly, helpful advice on accommodation, restaurants and things to do in Bath from two lovely ladies. They provided useful maps and brochures. It was just what a visitors' centre should be.
We had to spend an unfortunate amount of time here but they seem to know a little bit about alot of things around Bath. They should learn to smile a bit more though. They looked as if someone had just stepped on their big toe!
Easy to find by following road signs. Spoke with lovely, friendly woman who helped me focus on attractions that would interest me; plenty of pamphlets and info. Center was attractive and clean.
Lovely lady behind the counter. Very helpful. She gave a good recommendation for breakfast. Bathrooms were very clean. Pamphlets with good choices for our vacation.
The community has put a great deal of effort into creating a top-notch visitor center. About the only disadvantage to it is that a traveler might easily miss it due to it's location at the entrance to the bridge across the Kennebec.
stop to get your local info here before you start your journeys
If you own or manage Visitors Center, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.


text:
I'm єlphaba тhropp and in case you haven't noticed I'm green.
I was born during a thunderstorm and was raised by my father once my mother died.
I have a little sister, Nessarose, who I take care of when I'm not studying.
The best day of my life was the day Father told me that Nessa and I were going to Shiz University.
Now that I'm at Shiz, I've made a new friends, including my best friend.
you are now the legal guardian of the last fictional character you called your baby. How screwed are you
(Source: megachikorita)
Glinda smiled brightly. "Elphie? Do you want to go out with me?" She asked sweetly. "I want to go shopping, but everyone is busy and I couldn't possibly go alone.. so will come with me?"
"I don't know, Glin, I have a lot of studying to do."
Femslash February - Elphaba Thropp / Glinda Upland
AU - Glinda has grown old and lived a lonely life. She is now dying and wants to tell at least one person the truth about her and The Wicked Witch of the West.
Glinda grabbed her nurse's hand and coughed slightly as she sat up. "I need to tell you something…" She whispered, her hand was shaking slightly. "I need at least one person to know before I go…"
Her nurse gave her a confused look as she leaned closer to Glinda the Good. "Someone to know what?" She asked.
"The real story…"
Guys we found him
has John Green seen this yet?
Guys make John Green find the thing
54,000+ notes, and John Green hasn't found the thing yet?
everyone deserves to experience having a hot teacher
i want to be someone's main verse
i want to be someone's rp partner
i want to be the blog someone get's excited about when they see im on
i want to be something to someone
(Source: onewordreplies)
The Fault in Our Stars a.k.a. "you could literally throw this book at my face and it wouldn't hurt nearly as much as the story"
Melinda bit on her lip nervously as she got closer to the girl she didn't really know but had wanted to. She wasn't very social and needed a friend more than she thought. It was just hard for her to speak to someone without wondering what they were after. "D-do you mind if I sit here?" She had her drawing pad and pencil with her.
Elphaba looked up at her, a little shocked before slightly shaking her head and smiling at the girl. "I don't mind, although I don't know why you would want to sit with the artichoke."
(Source: elphabathroppp)


text:
THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- When people share a meal
together, they tend to eat as much or as little as their dining
companion does, as many studies have shown.
Now, new research finds that women who share a meal with women
they have not previously met mimic each other's eating behavior,
even taking bites at the same time.
"The aim of our study was to gain insight into one of the possible underlying mechanisms of this modeling effect, namely behavioral mimicry," said R.C.J. Hermans, a doctoral candidate at the Radboud University Nijmegen, in the Netherlands. He led the study, which appears online Feb. 2 in PLoS ONE.
Hermans and his colleagues observed 70 pairs of young women as
they ate a meal together. They recorded their bites, which amounted
to nearly 4,000. Then, they analyzed whether the women mimicked
each other. Behavioral mimicry is defined as a person unwittingly
imitating the behavior of another.
For this study, the bite had to be taken within five seconds of
the bite of the other person to be recorded. The mimicry went both
ways and was more pronounced at the beginning of the meal than at
the end.
"We did not test whether people deliberately or unwittingly mimicked the other's intake," Hermans said. "Based on previous research on behavioral mimicry, however, I am likely to say that this is an unconscious process. This assumption is underscored by previous findings of our lab, in which we found that people are generally unaware of the social influences that might affect their food intake."
It could also be, he speculated, that the women monitored each
other's eating behavior to maintain a similar pattern. Because they
were eating with someone they had not met before, he said, they
might have been trying to connect socially with the person.
That could explain why the mimicry declined as the meal
progressed, he said, as the women perhaps began to feel socially
The new study builds on previous research, said Dr. Rick Hoyle,
a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University.
"The women who shared a meal together were previously unacquainted, which is key to interpreting and applying the findings," Hoyle said. "Prior research on mimicry suggests that it is, to some degree, motivated by a desire to affiliate. The results of this study are consistent with that interpretation, showing significantly greater mimicry of taking a bite of food during the first half of the 20-minute interaction."
It's not known, Hoyle said, if this pattern of findings would
hold for friends who interact and eat together often.
So, if you're trying to lose weight, should you avoid eating
with someone who eats more than you do?
"I would not go that far," Hermans said. "Social eating is an important part of our cultural life, which brings a lot of positive aspects with it."
Those trying to lose weight can instead be aware of this
possible mimicry. "So, specifically ask yourself if you really want
to eat that dessert or whether you just order dessert because
everyone else does," Hermans said.
Hoyle agreed. "The key to avoiding this trap is to be aware that
mimicry is both typical and non-conscious," he said. "Mindless
eating will no doubt be affected by the tendency to mimic others at
the table. Mimicry can be overcome by mindful eating, by which the
individual focuses on the food, the experience of eating it, and
the way the body feels as the meal progresses."
This scenario assumes your companions overeat, Hoyle said. If
you are trying to eat less and find that your companions eat
relatively little, Hoyle said, of course "it is to our benefit to
yield to the tendency to mimic their behavior."
More information
To learn more about how to avoid mindless eating, visit
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Latest News
Crouse Hospital Appoints Chief Information Officer
more >
MedEx Bedside Prescription Delivery Service
Free service offers convenience, patient education at discharge.more >
Weight Loss Surgery
Is it right for you? Attend a free information seminar held twice monthly.more >
Quality at Crouse
See how Crouse Hospital strives to provide the best in patient care.more >
Cheer Up That Special Someone
Say get well or welcome a new arrival with a gift purchased right at Crouse.
more >
Make an Online Donation Now
Your donation of any amount helps support Crouse services & programs in a meaningful way.more >
Shop Online Now
Say get well, thinking of you or welcome new baby with a unique gift from the Crouse Gift Shop.
© 2014 Crouse Hospital / 736 Irving Avenue / Syracuse, NY 13210 / 315-470-7111


text:
Having a newborn back in our house has reminded me of a whole slew of details about being a parent that I've somehow forgotten along the way. My suspicion is that, on every child's first birthday, one of the Men in Black stops by and does the flashy thingy to new parents, completely erasing all recollection of hardships or trials. Otherwise, every family on earth would have exactly one child.
Luckily I've outsmarted the system. Up until now I had no written record of the craziness that can take place when raising a newborn baby, but today that changes. Today I'm going to share with you a list of some of the things that I had forgotten about taking care of babies. Not only will I be doing a public service by sharing these details with anyone considering having a child, but I'll also have this as a record to reference in case Jackie ever makes those "let's-have-another-baby" eyes at me.
- Baby clothes are complex – Dressing a squirming newborn baby is hard enough as it is. Take into account that baby clothing designers moonlight as professional escape artists; it's no wonder that baby clothes have no less than fourteen buttons, a complex velcro matrix, and a sophisticated pulley system. It's also a known fact that it's impossible to know that you're matching the wrong buttons on the baby's clothes until you get to the very last button and realize things don't line up the way they should. Plan on anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours to dress a baby. If you're lucky you'll finish putting the baby's clothes on just in time for he or she to puke on them again.
- Nothing is safe from vomit – Nothing.
- It's easier to file for citizenship in Mexico than it is to request a U.S. birth certificate - We strongly contemplated giving our son the name Patricio Gonzalo De Los Reyes because the paperwork would have been quicker and less painful. Each U.S. birth certificate form has to be filled out with blood and traced again with #2 pencil… in triplicate. By the time I finished I was so incredibly light headed that I think we named our son Patricio Gonzalo De Los Reyes. I'm actually not sure if I'm joking or not.
- Babies are socially awkward – Basically you're raising the Bubble Boy (or Girl). Especially if your child is born during the winter, there's a general consensus that no one is allowed within 30 feet of your child without wearing a specially filtered facemask. To avoid the hassle and the awkwardness of telling friends that "you can't hold our baby because we think you're a potential hantavirus carrier," you'll end up staying at home and becoming a recluse.
- Babies make you stupid - Studies have shown that decreased social interaction paired with talking "baby talk" will actually render a person borderline imbecile if not treated within six months. If you understand this risk and still want to have children, a heavy dose of going out on dates paired with complete avoidance of Wonder Pets is the only proven treatment.
- You'll never go on another date again – This actually isn't entirely true. The term "date" is so subjective. Sure, dinner and a movie followed by a night of stargazing or a walk on the beach may have been the norm previously, but there isn't one thing wrong with loading up the minivan and taking the whole fam damily to Costco to get a swirl frozen yogurt right after stocking up on diapers and toilet paper . If that's not romance, I don't know what is.
- Your sex life wi— BWAHAHAHA! Sorry, I couldn't finish it. Sex life. WHEW! That's rich…
- Sleep is your most valuable asset - Not long after your child is born you'll begin bartering for sleep with your significant other. Cleaning out the rain gutters suddenly becomes a very appealing chore when it can potentially be traded for an extra hour of sleep. Before long you'll find yourself truly understanding the term "The Walking Dead." And believe me; a sleep deprived parent of a newborn is MUCH more frightening to me than any zombie ever could be. Note: If you really want to make a killing in the business world, let people trade in their grandmother's gold for a quiet place to take a nap. Cash 4 Gold isn't anywhere near as attractive as Sleep 4 Gold would be.
- You're broke forever - Broke as a joke who smokes dope on a rope. Truthfully I don't even know what dope on a rope is, or what smoking it has to do with financial stability, but the fact remains; you're probably never going to have money ever again. There are a few who become professional athletes or win the lottery, but most of us buy off-brand breakfast cereal and wash our cars at one of those places where you have to deposit handfuls of quarters every 45 seconds to keep the hose running.
- Having a new baby in your life will bring you more joy than anything else on this planet. Period.


text:
4 Bedroom Main House + Guest House | Tree Houses | Teepee
Lake Arrowhead, California
From $1,800 per Night
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge1.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge2.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge3.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge4.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge5.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge6.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge7.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge8.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge9.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge10.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge11.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge12.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge13.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge14.jpg
- ../../images/US/California/pinelodge15.jpg
Would you like a completely unique experience, tucked away, yet close enough to everything you and your family would like to do? If you are looking for the Ultimate Family getaway, where you can enjoy the absolute in Luxury Lodges and family fun, than Pine Mountain is the place for you. Nestled in a private 40 Acre Estate, overlooking Lake Arrowhead, with its own paths and trails, you will never stop finding new things to do.
As you enter the main Lodge you will find all the comforts of a "resort style" setting, from the wonderful plush leather sofas, to the upscale furnishings, and high ceilings, you will absolutely fall in love with home. Each room has its own special feeling, the Master has a Queen Sized bed, the second Guest has a queen sized bed, one bunk bed room sleeping 7, and one guest twin room sleeping 2. The Gourmet Kitchen has everything you will need to make the perfect meals, or you can hire a chef for a little extra. There is plenty of space available with this open floor plan.
The Guest Lodge has a wonderful open floor plan, with bunk beds and a queen sized bed sleeping up to 9 guests. This is best suited for a large extended family or the children may enjoy this house all to themselves, with a little supervision. This lodge has all the comforts you will need, including a large fireplace, new bathroom, and new kitchen.
For the treat and enjoyment of the children or the children in us all, this unique holiday lodge also has two tree houses. These two tree homes can be used for the kids to camp out or just enjoy a lazy afternoon in, the views are simply breathtaking. And for the children who want to camp out, well, we have a teepee as well. The kids will enjoy camping outside and you will enjoy the weather resistant materials, we have left nothing to chance.
In the area you will find Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Stargazing (telescope provided), sledding, wireless internet access, cooking classes upon request (at additional cost), massage therapy upon request (at additional cost). At Lake Arrowhead you can rent a canoe or enjoy the multiple activities the area has to offer, including water skiing at Makenzie School, fly fishing, snow skiing, restaurants, movie theater, shopping, dining and more! Enjoy one of the most amazing vacations you've ever had in a lifetime!
Check In: 1500 (3:00 pm)
Check Out: 1100h (11:00 am)
Children are permitted.
Pets please inquire
Non Smoking Villa
Air Conditioning Included
Electricity Surcharge may apply


text:
Newegg.com - A great place to buy computers, computer parts, electronics, software, accessories, and DVDs online. With great prices, fast shipping, and top-rated customer service - once you know, you Newegg.
If you are reading this message, Please click this link to reload this page.(Do not use your browser's "Refresh" button). Please email us if you're running the latest version of your browser and you still see this message.
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, HDTVs, Digital Cameras and More!
As one of the country's leading distributors of small kitchen appliances Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. sells over 35 million appliances every year.Our products are found in households across America Canada and Mexico. Now we're expanding into new areas as well delivering our "Good Thinking" approach throughout the home. We're proud that our product quality wide variety of options superior customer service and brand name strength continue to earn us kudos with consumers. And we're committed to helping make your day a little easier more creative and flavorful through Good Thinking applied to the style and function in all of our small electric appliances.
This item is eligible for Newegg Premier benefits. Are you a Newegg Premier Member? If not, sign up today and get:
Your request will be processed within the next 24 hours.
Please add "email@example.com" to your address book to ensure delivery.See Today's E-Blast Promo


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Charcuterie said...
No, I *THINK* what was being said is that there's no reason if you have 3 or 4 other healers that you couldn't allow 1 super-specialized shield machine to be in the mix.
As evidenced by the amount of chat on my server about "what's the best spec for _____ class," I think people are too hung up on "winning the game". Thankfully Blizzard is working to change the need for "the one right spec," but it'll be a while before people accept them.
I look at it this way: If you are running dungeons or instances, I understand the need to minimize repair bills/wipes/etc. However, my goal in the game is not "to never die ever, so I need the cookie cutter spec with *these* exact enchants and *these* exact gems." Cherish this time right now with nerfed dungeons and let people experiment. If wiping in a dungeon or having a group fall apart ruins your entire day, maybe you should take a deep breath and step away from the computer for a second.


text:
XPrice: more than $help.php
Bottle $50.64
12 bottle $48.44
Bottle $32.54
12 bottle $30.34
Rated 90 - The 2012 Chardonnay is raised in Burgundy barrels. It has an orthodox, creamy, slightly buttery bouquet that does not own the energy of the unoaked version, but is nicely controlled. The palate...
Search again:


text:
Sew is Life is written by E. It is a little space of blogging bliss inspired by art, design, craft, fashion, beauty and wellness. Based in Perth, Western Australia. Read about the daily ramblings of me being a mother of three and wife to an amazing creative man. The second me makes fresh skincare at SELF Organics. These are my stories sewn together with love.
*'Sew is Life' has been shortlisted in the 'Best Women's Lifestyle Blog Post' category of the Beauty Heaven BlogStar Awards 2012. Please vote for me and be in the running to win a Rimmel prize!! Thanks guys xo
A few weeks ago, my friend and I decided that because we were going for the BIG push fairly soon that we should combine our super hormonal powers and host a joint baby shower! This is her first baby and I'm on my third! So I know too well what to expect at a baby shower…but was only too happy to share the festivities.
Is it that obvious? You can tell one of us is having a boy and the other is having a girl just from the theme.
It is becoming more common now a days, it's great the singled out pregnant lady isn't left to sit alone in a circle of friends where they admire how 'large' she has grown. It is nice to share the limelight, so everyone can bounce pregnancy jokes off the both of us. Maybe some women out there love the individual attention and being queen bee of the day. But not me.. *looks for the escape route and bounds towards it*
The spread of food on the day
I believe it was when I was carrying my second child that I had hosted a 'kitchen tea' baby shower at my house and the beverages on offer were tea, water and champagne! I knew I couldn't drink…so I thought someone should. But of course they didn't…they probably felt sorry for leaving the poor pregnant girl out.
Design a bib' game (I sewed all the bibs by myself with terry towelling and ripstock), you might be able to pick out Sofia's creations from the pack ;)
Party favours in green (suits the boy/girl theme)
Overall it was a great day with friends, fun and food. I was honoured to have shared it with my close friend.
Here are some benefits of holding a joint baby shower:
Joint baby showers and bridal showers…do you think it's a good idea?
E x
Shopping for the perfect baby shower gift? Check out Best Baby for some great ideas for Mum and bub.


text:
Come out to the Shaolin Jazz listening party at Rogue Space Chelsea tonight to hear what DJ 2-Tone Jones has been piecing together for a while now. The Revivalist got an exclusive listen from a few tracks and we can guarantee the listening party is going to be bumping with intriguing sounds intertwining the likes of traditional jazz with Wu-Tang Clan acapellas. Along with the music, there will be a visual art aspect released at the party as well.
Venue: Rogue Space Chelsea
Time: 5PM-9PM
Complimentary Chairmen's Reserve and Vitamin Water will be served


text:
Notice anything interesting about the woman pictured here?
Does anything ... poke out at you?
Admit it. You're not looking at her face.
But what you might not know about this woman is that those are not her nipples. Oh no.
They are silicone "nipple enhancers," and according to Bodyperks, the website selling them, they were "crafted to produce just the right amount of perkiness."
"Give bodyperks a try," the site urges. "You'll be amazed at the reaction."
I can only imagine ...
Would you wear them?
What's really surprising to me about these silicone "accessories" is that they seem to be catching on.
British department store Selfridges is selling them, citing the memorable incident when Samantha wore them on Sex and the City as incentive to buy a pair for yourself.
Personally, my nipples don't need any enhancing. I've been trying to hide them from public view for years, and if anything, I have trouble finding bras that cover them up without adding any more extra padding than is absolutely necessary. In fact, now that I think about it, I do have something similar to Bodyperks. They're called Dimrs.
Yes, Dimrs cover up what Bodyperks "enhances." And perhaps our choice between these two types of silicone says a lot about who we are as a person.
So tell me, ladies ... are you Team Bodyperks? Or Team Dimrs?
Images (top to bottom): Bodyperks, Selfridges, Dimrs
wow,now this is sad. i would definitly not wear these,but i cant wait to laugh at the woman that puts them on crooked!
OMG!! LOL I would definitely NOT wear those! WOW how much more loudly can you scream LOOK AT ME!! without actually screaming it??
team dimr.
Yeah, no. I wouldn't wear these.
However, I'm not on Team Dmrs, either. Can we all stop worrying so freaking much about our nips?! Who cares?
oh, i could have gone all my life without seeing this… yikes. what in this world?? i'm a team dmrs. i'd be on team reduction, too, but that doesn't exactly come in a box.
LOL, Kimberly!
The only reason I worry about them, Karen, is that I get unwanted stares if they're showing. And that's embarrassing.
What the hell? No!


text:
As I've mentioned, I recently began investing in the Vanguard 500 as an individual investor outside of the "walls" of a retirement plan. Prior to this, my experience with such plans was with retirement accounts: put in the money before it was even taxed, let it sit there and earn, and not really think about it. Now the situation is a bit different.
On Thursday, I checked my account and noticed that my number of shares had gone up by a fraction of a share. I looked around a bit and noticed that I had been paid a dividend, which I had instructed to be rolled over into more shares of the Vanguard 500. It was a small amount, but still quite interesting, so I began to research how dividends work. You'll either find this information painfully basic or interesting, depending on where you are in your investments.
Dividends are monies paid out by companies to their shareholders out of their after-tax profits. Basically, if you own a share of stock in a company and they pay a $0.20 dividend, you get $0.20. Pretty basic. In a mutual fund, you get a dividend based on the combined dividends of all stocks owned by the fund; the fund adds up all of the dividends it earns, then divides it by the number of shares of the fund outstanding. Thus, for a Vanguard 500 share this month, the dividend was $0.65.
Most countries tax dividends, but at a lower rate than normal income tax. The reason for this is that any taxes on dividends are in fact a double tax: the dividend money has already had taxes paid on it by the corporation. In the United States, the dividend tax is currently 15% for almost everyone, so I'll have to pay a very tiny dividend tax this year (a few dollars).
In the United States, dividends are usually paid out quarterly. Of course, quarterly merely means every three months, not necessarily the same day for every company. Most mutual funds seem to pay dividends near the end of a calendar quarter, thus dividends appear near the ends of March, June, September, and December.
I won't get into the business implications of whether or not to pay out a dividend or how much of a dividend to pay other than to say there are widely different philosophies and thus different stocks that seem to have roughly the same value may pay dividends at wildly different rates.
I could also see that a frugal investor could end up with several million in stocks and could use the dividends to cover living expenses, particularly if they focused on buying stocks that paid good dividends. This, presumably, is yet another way for your money to make money for you.


text:
Forward Unto Dawn episode 3: War gets real
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Oct 19, 2012 9:00AM PDT
Episode 3 of the live-action Halo 4 video series Forward Unto Dawn is out today, with Cortana talking to herself, the cadets getting an unauthorized look at a Spartan, and war finally hitting the UNSC military academy.
There will be two more episodes released before Halo 4 hits shelves on November 6. If you don't want to watch the videos in segments, the complete series will be available in the Limited Edition, and available separately in December.
Related Games
- Halo 4Release 11/5/2012


text:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALEB FOLLOWILL x
i like the way you make me bop
I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you learn to appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself…and sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together— via ahashake-heartbreak.tumblr.com
— Jared Followill
You gave up the dream [to be an anesthesiologist] to learn how to play bass….
Yeah, totally. And then I kind of wanted to be a photographer, and then the whole soundtrack thing came along and then my asshole brothers made me get into this fucking stupid band.
(Source: kolquotes)
Hottest thing i have ever seen
I love photo booths.


text:
You see, kids, right from the moment I met your mom, I knew…I have to love this woman as much as I can, for as long as I can, and I can never stop loving her, not even for a second. I carried that lesson with me through every stupid fight we ever had, every 5:00 a.m., Christmas morning, every sleepy Sunday afternoon, through every speed bump. Every pang of jealousy or boredom or uncertainty that came our way, I carried that lesson with me.
(Source: lightsofmay, via rule-one)
"Friends could have been great to you as a child, but if they no longer hold the value and inspiration that is needed for you to thrive in life, then cut them loose."
- six word story (via tammy-pham)
(Source: crles, via trinhrosalyn)
Me at the club.
(Source: orangetigger, via thefuuuucomics)
no offense but i want to set you on fire
(Source: dontcomethru, via jeeennyy-jayz)
Happy Valentine's Day, Bitches.
(Source: comicbookcollages, via jeeennyy-jayz)
avengers skit on Saturday Night Live starring Jeremy Renner
(via batmanismyboyfriend)


text: Teenagers, these days, have a hard time dealing with peer pressure, school schedules, family, stress and so many other things. Anger and depression is usually the result and parents are finding it hard to deal with their teenager's bad attitude and angry outbursts. Learn how you can cope with and help your teenager to get through those difficult teenager years.


text:
Map It
Map City Services
Metro Newsroom
LouisvilleKY.gov Links
Wednesday October 14, 2009
For Immediate Release:Majority CaucusLouisville Metro CouncilContact: Tony Hyatt 574-4137/526-3622Chief Vincent Smith of the Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department will be the featured guest of the October District 12 Dialogue on Tuesday, October 20th.
"October is generally the month that fire departments focus on fire prevention throughout the United States," says Smith. "It is also a way for residents to learn more about the various programs the PRP Fire Department is involved in."
The meeting will take place at the Beechland Baptist Church, 4613 Greenwood Road beginning at 7:00pm.
Joining Chief Smith will be representatives from Louisville Metro Police, the Division of Licensing and Permits, Neighborhoods and MSD to answer questions about programs or concerns. A representative of Congressman John Yarmuth's office will also be in attendance.
For more information about the October District 12 Dialogue, contact Councilman Blackwell's Office at 574-1112. Sponsor:Rick Blackwell (D) 12


text:
On Thursday, a hearing by the House Committee on Homeland Security will investigate "the extent of radicalization in the American Muslim community and that community's response". On Monday, Tell Me More host Michel Martin spoke with one Muslim Congressman who voiced reservations about the scope and tone of the hearings. On Tuesday, Martin speaks with the founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser whose testimony will be a centerpiece of the probe.
Audio Archives
The Roy Green Show- CHED Canada- "Oklahoma passes referendum outlawing shariah law"
Zuhdi speaks to Roy about the new Oklahoma law and amendment to their constitution prohibiting shariah law.
The Mark Levin Show
Dr. Jasser discusses the controversy over the Ground Zero mosque with Mark Levin.
Voice to America with Tony Femino- The President Weighs in on the Ground Zero Mosque
Dr. Zuhdi Jasser speaks to Tony Femino about possible fallout from the President's take on the Ground Zero mosque controversy.
The Roy Green Show- CHED Canada- "The President Weighs inon GZ Mosque Controversy"
Dr. Zuhdi Jasser discusses the President Obama's comments at the White House Iftar dinner on August 13, 2010 in defense of the Ground Zero mosque project.
The Roy Green Show- CHED Canada- "The Ground Zero Mosque Controversy"
Dr. Zuhdi Jasser speaks about the GZ Mosque controversy with Roy Breckenridge filling in for Roy Green.
WABC 77 Radio NYC- Rich Zeoli
Dr. Jasser speaks to Rich Zeoli about his American Muslim viewpoint about the mosque and Islamic Center planned near ground zero.
Religion on the Line- with Rabbi Potasnik and Deacon McCormick
Rabbi Potasnik and Deacon McCormick discuss the latest on the controversy surrounding plans for a $100 million Islamic center near Ground Zero.
The Frank Pastore Show
Frank and Zuhdi discuss the latest on the Obama administration's plans to use NASA for Muslim outreach and more on the mosque planned at Ground Zero
Kilmeade and Friends
Brian Kilmeade of Fox News speaks to Zuhdi Jasser about the latest on the planned Islamic Center and mosque near Ground Zero.


text:
How to Find God in the Middle of Your Mess
I stood in the entryway of my middle-class home in my above-average neighborhood, and my eyes scanned my lovely surroundings. I took in my leather sofa, my overstuffed chair, and the large portrait of my beautiful family.
And I wept.
I didn't cry because it wasn't nice or good enough.
I cried because it was too much.
It was my first day back from a life-wrecking trip to Africa, and I was burdened with more than the heavy luggage at my feet or the desperate need for a bed and shower. I was burdened with my mess.
At a glance, my home looked neat and tidy. Everything had a place; there was order. I've always been one of those irritating neat freaks, organized almost to a fault, and friends would scoff at my so-called mess.
But then sometimes we discover that we are the mess.
I traveled to Kenya in 2010 as a blogger with Compassion International. I knew it would be a life-changing trip, but I had no idea just how much it would alter my family and our future. I added new words and phrases like slums and orphan-led home and prostitution-for-food to my vocabulary. I stood on garbage floors where children slept, I walked through sewage on my way to cardboard shanty homes, and I inhaled smells I will never forget. I met the poorest of the poor—people who had nothing, not even enough to eat.
One of the people I met that day was a boy named Vincent, a sponsored child who was an orphan and also served as parent to his little brother. While we were standing there, I was startled when water began dripping through the cracks in the tin roof and hitting me on the head. I tried to move out of the way. I blocked out the sounds coming through the community toilet's walls, one that Vincent and his brother shared with their neighbors. I closed my eyes and listened to Vincent tell us how he walked miles to school every day, coming and going in the dark.
When I opened my eyes and looked at Vincent, he looked so peaceful. The light that radiated from his eyes filled the dark room of his hovel. How can he be so content with so little?
I couldn't stop the questions from coming out of my mouth. "Why are you so happy? Why aren't you afraid?"
He looked at me as if I'd missed it entirely. "Because I have Jesus."
He didn't say anything else. He didn't have to. It was enough.
He was right; I had missed it. Entirely.
I said I lived for Jesus but the truth was that Jesus really wasn't enough for me. Not like he was for Vincent.
not a subscriber?
Next Steps
Witness to Your Family
Vacations for the Frugal Family
ratings & comments
Average User Rating:
Displaying 13 of 5 comments
Hannah Hartsfield
I think that sometimes we have the clearest view of God in the midst of our messes. In moments of need, we become well acquainted with our own nature and we call out for Him desperately. After my husband's affair, we clung to the hope of redemption through Christ because that's all we could do. We write about our testimony on our blog.. check it out here: www.themeaningofrepentance.blogspot.com
Arlene Pellicane
A wonderful reminder that God wants our yes. Little is much when He is in it. Love your story...and it's continuing unfolding!
Donna Buck
In our fast and crazy world we all have messes that we do not slow down to recognize. Some of the messes are of our making. The triune God calls us to love Him alone. With that accomplishment we can love others even better because we become godlike and not selfish. Much easier said than done even when we daily try to focus on Christ and his mission through the Holy Spirit for us on this earth. Loving God, family, and others is not as easy as we would like. All good things take time and effort......the most important priorities take much work! May God slow us down to see the needs of others, but most of all to see God and feel comfortable enough to shine his love to others.


text:
Ever wished you had a money coach to help you make better decisions about spending, saving, and borrowing money? Whether you're a current student trying to keep enough dollars in your pocket to enjoy the occasional recreation, or a recent alumnus wondering how you'll repay all those student loans, chances are money is on your mind—a lot. Now, you have a free resource to help you "Get on the Money," thanks to the new educational program SALTSM.
Holy Names University has joined a growing list of higher education institutions nationwide to join SALT, a dynamic, multichannel educational program that supports students and alumni as they finance higher education and successfully manage student loans, through the many financial decisions they face after they leave school. SALT will educate, empower and engage you to truly own your finances, by making it immediately rewarding, easy and fun to make smarter student loan and financial decisions.
By now, all Holy Names University students and recent alumni (2011, 2010 and 2009 graduates) should have received an email invitation to join SALT for free. Here are five ways SALT can help you:
1. Demystify student loans. The choices you make now in borrowing for college can affect your financial wellness for years to come. At SALTMONEY.ORG, you can learn the difference between federal and private loans, or subsidized vs. unsubsidized interest. Making better borrowing decisions now can put more cash in your wallet later.
2. Get money smart. Learn all about banks, budgeting, credit reports, and more with SALT's online interactive education My Money 101TM courses. Holy Names University has customized the My Money 101 lessons specifically with its students and alumni in mind.
3. Crunch your numbers. When you log on to SALTMONEY.ORG, you can access a personal dashboard where you can track all your federal and private student loans in one place. Find the right repayment fit by comparing the pros and cons of various payment options. Then plan for the future and figure out how far your money will take you based on your projected income and where you'll live.
4. Get loan advice from an expert counselor. As a SALT member, you have access to chat with a student loan expert one-on-one via email or phone.
5. Find a job or internship. SALT offers members a searchable database of over 50,000 job and internship opportunities from more than 23,000 employers.
SALT was created by American Student Assistance®, a 56-year-old nonprofit that empowers college students and alumni to successfully manage and repay their student loan debt. With SALT, ASA® is revolutionizing the way that students and alumni learn about money and sparking a movement to incent financial savviness in young adults. ASA has had proven success in lowering student loan delinquency and default through its previous programs of proactive and targeted communication to student loan borrowers. Visit https://www.saltmoney.org/ for more information.
Holy Names University students and alumni who did not receive the SALT email or misplaced their PIN are invited to contact SALT member support at 855.469.2724 to have their activation information re-sent. For more information, contact Holy Names University or SALT or follow SALT at Facebook.com/SALTMONEY or @SALT_MONEY on Twitter.


text:
This sale is for 10 one ounce coins of genuine USA minted, .995 fine nickel bullion
Design 1 is derived from the famous 1899 $5 Silver Certificate Indian Chief
Design 2 is inspired from the US $100 bill with Ben Franklin
Both pieces are limited edition minted by the oldest private mint in the USA
You will get coin 5 of each of the 2 designs, housed in thick archival coin flips
These very finely USA minted nickel rounds are the highest quality and best price
Due to rising nickel prices, most countries that formerly used nickel in their coins have abandoned the metal for cost reasons. Many countries use a nickel alloy or plating to mint coins. Avoid low content nickel!
Shop around and see that our price for these fine one ounce nickle rounds is the lowest online or anywhere on the planet
Get just 1 or as many 10 coin lots of these 1 ounce pure nickel rounds as you can get today just go here http://www.copperbullioncoin.com/nickel-bullion/


text:
Anonymous said: I have always been too scared to tell you just how gorgeous I think you are. When faced with so much beauty, even I can be left speechless. Sincerely, Hannah's anon.
Are you the one that always says nice things about me and makes me blush?? I mean either way I am blushing now and love you lots, but I'm curious =]


text:
AAR is expanding its parts inventory for the European market, stocking more high-demand airframe and engine-related components, along with bulky, difficult-to-move items such as aircraft surfaces and nacelles at its main distribution center in Amsterdam. . The move is designed to ensure that customers' parts and inventory needs can be supported quickly and more economically.
The Dutch government has decided no charges will be brought against Turkish Airlines in the 2009 accident of a Boeing 737-800 on approach to the Netherlands Schiphol Airport, which claimed the lives of nine people and injured 84 more.
Bombardier Aerospace on Saturday opened its newest wholly owned service center, located at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The $8 million facility's 45,339 sq ft can accommodate eight Learjets, four Challengers and two Globals, and it offers repair work on airframes, engines and avionics. An initial staff of 37 is expected to increase to 50 by year-end.
Dutch investigators have found that a faulty altimeter likely played a role in last week's crash of a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 on approach to Amsterdam Schipol International Airport, killing nine aboard.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will get a new business aviation terminal next year. The modestly sized 7,850-sq-ft building is to be constructed by the airport authority on the east side of the Dutch gateway, replacing the existing executive terminal. The facility could be open by the first quarter of next year.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has shelved long-standing plans to build a new business aviation terminal on the east side of the Dutch gateway. According to an airport spokeswoman, the development has been postponed due to financial constraints but is expected to be resumed before the end of this year.


text:
Tagged: skyline skyscraper Empire State Building Architecture new york nyc photography
Posted on February 2, 2012 with 3 notes
Tagged: skyscraper skyline Architecture art photography buildings nyc new york empire state building
Posted on January 30, 2012 with 11 notes
Tagged: freedom freedom tower skyline skyscraper soho new york nyc
Posted on January 26, 2012 with 4 notes
Tagged: nyc new york skyline skyscraper building
Posted on January 22, 2012 with 7 notes
Tagged: architecture new york skyscraper
Posted on January 9, 2012 with 3 notes
Field Notes Theme. Designed by Manasto Jones. Powered by Tumblr.


text:
Ahhh Thanksgiving. Is there anything more American than Thanksgiving? Overindulgence. Booze. Football.
Specifically terrible football featuring the Detroit Lions.
Year after year, teams wait for the schedule to come out to see if they will be the lucky team that gets to pound the Lions in front of a national audience.
Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they won't get to pound anyone until Sunday when they travel to Seattle.
Still, there is Chiefs news and we'll have a few post for you to peruse throughout the day before you slowly slip into a food coma.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone and here is your Morning Fix!
Tags: Kansas City Chiefs


text:
Siesta Chamber announces 2013 Crystal Classic
Date: June 3, 2013
by: Alex Mahadevan | News Editor
The dates for the 2013 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition are set in sand for Nov. 15, through Nov. 18, according to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
Ten teams of master sand sculptors will craft creations in the viewing area and more than 50 vendors will surround the site on Siesta beach.
New features at this year's event include offsite parking and shuttle service from Riverview High School and a Mobi-Mat to allow wheelchair access to the sculpture viewing area, according to a chamber release.
Currently 0 Responses
- Sep
24 Food Fight
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Sep
26 Lakewood Ranch Republican Club Luncheon
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Sep
27 KidsCreate: Outdoor Pinting for Children
9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Sep
27 Health & Wellness Expo
10:00 am - 1:00 pm


text:
When the patients come in, you want to be communicative. You want to put them at ease — also explain everything that you're doing before you do anything because some of the patients never had this exam before.
The most rewarding aspect of delivering babies is that after you deliver the babies, patients bring them to your office, and they point out to you saying that, "See, this is the first face you saw." So that's gratifying.


text:
Got a Tie? Dont bother.
Got blue jeans?
Thats more like it.
So you are welcome, just the way you are.
Monday Evening - 6 PM - at the church.
Thursday evening - 6 PM - at the church
Friday evening - 6 PM - at 911 S Bluffview DR
Free Ask a Lawyer service - twice a month. (Second and Fourth Wednesday) See calendar for dates and times. Appointment required. Please call office in the morning One Day in ADVANCE for appointment. (686-2131)
Thrift shop - closed permanently. We suggest you donate to World Impact's Second Blessing Store (267-3333)
Hilltop Urban Church is all about "financially challenged" folks who because of our past, disabilities, problems, race- whatever, you name it - have a hard time finding a place to be accepted and belong, a place where we can grow in Jesus and be somebody in the Kingdom of God!
Are you in control?
Nearly all of life is out of our control. We can't control others, the weather, our bosses... We can't even control ourselves.
What if God could take care of things. Is God able to?
That's our focus these days: God is Able.
Join us Sundays as we look at how God comes through in life's hopeless situations.
@ 911 S Bluffview DR. Begins with a meal. All are welcome. Bilingue en caso de necesidad.
Click on the links below:
910 Bluffview St Wichita, KS 67218 (316) 686-2131


text:
This was the first boss I ever beat as a kid. It took me forever and my brother kept yelling at me. I was 7..
al momento en que mi espada alcanza a gohma solo 10 seg son suficientes para vencer este enemigo… que recuerdos… =)
A few weeks ago I lost a quarter of a heart to Queen Gohma. That's how I knew it had been too long since I had played...
Gohma is my BITCH.


text:
We currently have no biography for this artist. You can contribute biographical information for Puma to Wikipedia, the user-contributed encyclopedia. If you know that a biography for Puma already exists in Wikipedia, you can add a link to Puma's entry in MusicBrainz.
Links & Information
- Last.fm page on Puma
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/996524
- MusicBrainz entry on Puma
Links & information come from MusicBrainz. You can add or edit information about Puma at musicbrainz.org. Find out more about our use of this data. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
BBC Reviews
Half Nelson Courtship 2010Reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
The trio possesses great emotional depth as well as cogent sonic drama.


text:
Welcome to the 'Return To Fleet' Image Hub of inspiration. Come here to see what motivates us to boldly go.
Various Sci-Fi and Fantasy Block-Buster Poster Designs by Matt Ferguson Website | Blog | DeviantART
Visit Return To Fleet
Follow Us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Home • Archive • RSS •


text:
How Big Are Polar Bears?
Polar bears are more and more turning into threatened due to many factors including industry projects, ice in their natural environment melting, and human interaction. By far the greatest root cause is the change in the natural environment of the polar bear. Countless life-threatening conditions are actually produced for these cool climate bears when the ice melts. Global warming that is actually associated to industrialization as well as ventures such as driving a vehicle, burning coal, and other human projects creates the ice melting.
The Bear Basics
Polar bears are a substantial animals that make their homes on the frozen Arctic marine. The bears will certainly spend the majority of their lives on the ice. Males can easily grow up to ten feet in period and weigh in at over 600 kilograms! The bears are carnivores, suggesting they eat the meat of additional Arctic pets. At current there are actually estimated to be merely 20-50,000 polar bears left in the wild. They are on the Endangered Animal List.
Why They're At Prospect
The best risk to the survival of the polar bear animals is the noted warming of the Arctic marine which is leading to the melting of the ice these bears call residence. Although the bears utilize the ice for breeding and relaxing as well, it's crucial element is to offer a cover for the bears as they hunt seals. Without sufficient ice, the bears are able to not prolong far sufficient from land to hunt sufficient food to endure. The bears are emerging as malnourished as well as numerous are dying of starvation. This dynamic is actually effecting female bears with cubs in a terrific number creating lesser survival rates of the newer generations. Additional dangers to polar bears feature enhanced run ins with humans due to the forced time spent on land, as well as spills, improvement as well as freight processes relating to oil in the Arctic.
Interference in the form of government controls to diminish human impact has been actually highlighted as a main concern in America as well as other countries. In addition, private companies as well as interest collections proceed to lobby as well as perform by having the government to safeguard this beneficial animal in its natural environment. Aside from government interference, further groundwork concerning international warming is valuable so that the climate change can be actually put a stop to or turned around. There are agencies that are actually raising money for this incredibly reason. One more way communities are actually assisting the polar bear is to make use of experienced bear patrol agents to keep the land bound polar bears from folks as well as to make sure that the bears are not competing too strongly with the people for the food sources on land.
Expertise is power. Come to be more informed concerning this valuable subject by dropping by Polar Bears at World Wild Life.


text:
Doubles with Melodamyus, Canon AE-1 and Canon FTb, Kodak 400 CNThis photo was shot on film. Taken by lislisdotnet with a Canon FTb loaded with Kodak Gold 400 (35mm) film in ellicott city, md, United States. These tags describe this photo: doubles, double exposure, iso400, canon, sunset, flowers, butterfly, self, woods, ftb, cn, ae-1, melodamyus, and kodak. Date: 2011-07. This photo can also be found in the album Doubles with Melodamyus.
Please login to get more out of this site
You are currently not logged in, do so now to add comments, like articles as well as photos, submit to competitions, translate articles and gain access to unlimited photo upload! If you are not registered yet, go here to find out more about Lomography and join now! If you just want a limited account for now you can use Twitter or Facebook. We would love to have you as a member here!
3 people like this photo
Liking photos helps us to present the best ones to you and others. 3 people like this photo. 3 people like this photo: 08thzolt, hankerkizia, and amandadepperschmidt.
No comments yet, be the first
Where is this?
Nearby popular photos – see more
Nearby LomoLocations
Virgin Mobile FreeFest: Bringing Music to Economically-Strapped Times
Check out Virgin Music's North American all-day music festival, with an economical twist.


text:
In the early 1990s, as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Jon Huibregtse was part of the team that determined how human papillomaviruses (HPVs) promote the development of cervical cancer.
UT Home > Know > Health & Wellness > Jon Huibregtse
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014
Health & Wellness - Jon Huibregtse
Tagged for destructionBy Daniel Oppenheimer
Daniel Oppenheimer
Published: Jan. 11, 2010Comments disabled No Comments
Health & Wellness TopicsAthleticsCommencementGraduationH1N1Health CareHeidi RitterJay RossJoe MalacaraMid-term ElectionsNutritionResearchRonen AvrahamStudents
More Health & Wellness Topics
Today's Events
- Volunteer: Caucasian American Men Needed for Research Study
L. Theo Bellmont Hall (BEL)
- International Socialist Organization Meeting
7 p.m. -9 p.m.
Congregational Church of Austin, 408 W. 23rd St.
- Volunteer: Adults Needed for MRI and Cardiovascular Health Study
Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Building (SEA)
- What Motivates Me: Aligning Your Work with What Makes You Happy
11 a.m. - noon.
- Volunteer: Caucasian American Men Needed for Research Study
Social Media Directory
Support UT
PolicyPhoto Gallery: Civil Rights Summit Go up-close and behind-the-scenes at the historic Civil Rights Summit,...Comments OffNo comments
ArtsAlumni Artist Brings Skater Culture to VAC Artist-in-residence Michael Sieben, BFA '99, has created an underground...Comments OffNo comments
ScienceFrom Idea to IPO: Entrepreneurship at UT Looking to start a business? Have a new technology? You're in the right...Post a commentComments (5)
VideoHow Do You Reinvent Health Care? Start by re-imagining medical education, says Dell Med School Dean Clay...Post a commentComments (12)
VideoResearch: Where Knowledge is Created Undergraduates' projects are the focus Research Week (April 14-18). We've...Comments OffNo comments
WorldPhoto Gallery: International Road Trip Browse this stunning photography collection and see the world through the...Post a commentComments (6)
TexasMLB's "One-Year Experiment" is a Step in the Right Direction One thing you will see less of this MLB season is home plate collisions...Comments OffNo comments
Know is a publication of University Communications | About Know
Last updated on Oct. 1, 2014 | Site Comments
Emergency Preparedness, Safety and Security
Copyright | Privacy | Web Accessibility
UT System | State of Texas | Statewide Search
Last updated on Oct. 1, 2014 | Site Comments
Emergency Preparedness, Safety and Security
Copyright | Privacy | Web Accessibility
UT System | State of Texas | Statewide Search


text:
September 20, 2010
For the fifth consecutive year, Rollins College is honored to host the Global Peace Film Festival (GPFF)! The 2010 festival kicked off Sunday, September 19, at the annual street fair, and films will be screened Tuesday, September 21 through Sunday, September 26.
The street fair featured a number of vendors set up to promote peace in their own unique way, as well as live music and the international pet parade. The fair was a great success, and set the perfect tone for the week.
The GPFF has become a major asset to the Central Florida area and holds a special place in the heart of Rollins College. The festival brings to light major social justice issues that we face today, and gives a stronger voice to those who deserve to be heard. It brings together many unique individuals from all over the world who are inspired and motivated to make a difference in today's society.
Many classes are incorporating the festival into their coursework and students are encouraged to attend any and all films that grab their attention. As members of the Rollins community, we pride ourselves on being knowledgeable global citizens, and the festival is the perfect window of opportunity for growth and experience.
Major themes of the festival include cross-cultural understanding, immigration, spirituality, sexual orientation, environment and sustainability, world peace and so much more. In addition to film screenings, a number of free panel discussions will feature special guests, filmmakers and Rollins faculty and students. These discussions give students a chance to meet influential and interesting people, as well as participate in open conversations about some of the most controversial and important topics that our society faces today.
Some of the major highlights of this year's festival are: Throw Down Your Heart, 13 Pueblos, Illegal Dreams, In Anita's Wake, Just Like Us, and the panel discussion, Peace Pitch.
Most of the films and discussions are located at Rollins in either the Bush Auditorium or the SunTrust Auditorium, but other venues for the festival include the Gallery at Avalon Island (downtown), the Plaza Cinema Café (downtown) and the Winter Park Public Library. For the full list of films and panel discussions, visit www.peacefilmfest.org or check out the campus calendar daily.
Come and join members of our community for this unique opportunity to celebrate global and community awareness of peace and social justice in our world today!
Megan Bailly (Class of 2011)


text:
Yoga & Meditation Teacher (RYT 200), Amateur Cyclist, and Clergy
Loading Tweet...
"The earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that in glory and in triumph they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of the dot on scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner of the dot. How frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity — in all this vastness — there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. It is up to us. It's been said that astronomy is a humbling, and I might add, a character-building experience. To my mind, there is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly and compassionately with one another and to preserve and cherish that pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."
"Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear."
We don't have anywhere else to go. No other planet in the solar system is a suitable home for human beings. It's this world or nothing. That's a very powerful perception and, so again we're messing around the global environment in a very serious, very stupid way. It's not enough to say that corporations can do whatever they want as long as they make a profit, not if they're putting at risk people all over the world. They can't.
I think there's a certainly a chance of us getting out of this mess, but not by business as usual. Not by the idea that we shouldn't plan ahead. Not by the idea that anybody can do whatever the hell they want and it doesn't affect the environment. So, there has to be a new way of looking at the future and that is that we are all humans and that we are the same species on one fragile little planet.
We are all in this together, and we have to work together."
"A new consciousness is developing which sees the earth as a single organism and recognizes that an organism at war with itself is doomed. We are one planet. One of the great revelations of the age of space exploration is the image of the earth finite and lonely, somehow vulnerable, bearing the entire human species through the oceans of space and time."
Loading posts...


text:
When the sun stops shining, it's time to diversify the business beyond selling ice-cream.
Take a Financial News trial today:
- Breaking industry news & commentary
- 10 year searchable archive
- FN Powerlists & Special Reports
- FN on mobile and iPad
Does your company already have an FN licence? Email us now
Most Read
Most Emailed
Banco Santander's scrip dividend diet is unhealthy
Spanish banks have been compensating for a lack of capital by feeding investors an unhealthy diet of sweet-tasting scrip dividends
From The Wall Street Journal


text:
i just wanted to point out that the number of posts i have on my tumblr is 1066, which is the year of the Norman conquest of England. This event forever changed the English language and culture. This post is itself # 1067, but i wanted to celebrate my number of posts :)
- vote-anglosaxon likes this
- paxtonfearless likes this
- skaspid posted this


text:
Bennnington man charged in alleged choking incidentJuly 24,2013Man faces charge
in choking incident
BENNINGTON A local man is facing a felony assault charge after police said he choked a man in Bennington.
Miguel E. Maisonet, 34, of Bennington pleaded innocent Monday in Bennington criminal court to a felony count of aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct.
Officer David Faden of the Bennington Police Department said police responded to a report of a fight June 22 around 9 p.m. on Depot Street.
Joseph and Kristie Pratt told police they were walking on the corner of Depot and River streets when they came across Maisonet petting a dog. Kristie Pratt told police she said excuse me to get around Maisonet but he became agitated and yelled at her, spit in her face and punched her, according to Fadens affidavit.
Joseph Pratt said Maisonet then hit him and pushed him up against a metal fence and choked him, the affidavit said.
Joseph Pratt said he was able to get away, but that when Maisonet was choking him he couldnt breathe, police said.
Another witness, who didnt know any of the people involved, gave police a similar statement.
Faden said he had many past professional encounters with Maisonet and that he was unusually aggressive June 22. The officer said Maisonet threatened his life and urinated on the floor of the holding cell at the Bennington Police Department.
Maisonet was released without bail but ordered to check in daily at the Bennington Police Department and not to have contact with the Pratts.MORE IN This Just InA Rutland judge has denied Christopher Sullivan's motion to exclude an expert's testimony from... Full StoryMayor Christopher Louras endorsed Rutland County State's Attorney candidate Rose Kennedy Monday. Full StoryCaramelized leeks bring flavor to mashed to potatoes. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 1776, as Nathan Hale is hanged by British military authorities for spying, he utters his famous last words — or does he? In 1975, Sara Jane Moore attempts to kill President Gerald R. Ford in San Francisco.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: Patrick McArdle reports and the theft of an $89,000 shotgun, police release a video of the Monday Castleton robbery, O'Gorman reports a lawsuit by a local man claiming his vehicle unlawfully seized, police leave him in cold.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: Giles Corey of Salem, Mass., is pressed to death during the Salem witch trials; on this day in 1952, film comedian Charlie Chaplin, while traveling to England, is denied re-entry into the United States by U.S. attorney general.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: Dutch father of microbiology Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovers the existence of one-celled organisms; in 1967, The Doors are booked to play the Ed Sullivan show; in 1858, freedom fighter Dred Scott dies on this day in St. Louis.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: No money this year for western rail project, Lola Aiken memorialized in Montpelier, Supreme Court Castleton murder suspect will remain in jail, Shaftbury man fires shots from his AK-47 into neighbor's home.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev arrives in U.S. for historic 13-day visit; in 1987, Secretary of State George Shultz and Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze sign nuclear reduction agreement.


text:
Southern Living NOVEMBER 2006
1. Combine carrots and 6 cups water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm.
2. Cook vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in brown sugar and butter until smooth.
3. Pour vinegar mixture over warm carrots, tossing to coat. Stir in thyme and next 3 ingredients. Serve immediately.
Go to full version of
Balsamic-Butter-Glazed Baby Carrots recipe


text:
Using Response-Time Constraints to Control for Differential Speededness in Computerized Adaptive Testing
Linden van der, Wim J. and Scrams, David J. and Schnipke, Deborah L. (1999) Using Response-Time Constraints to Control for Differential Speededness in Computerized Adaptive Testing. Applied Psychological Measurement, 23 (3). pp. 195-210. ISSN 0146-6216
Restricted to UT campus only: Request a copy
|An item-selection algorithm is proposed for neutralizing the differential effects of time limits on computerized adaptive test scores. The method is based on a statistical model for distributions of examinees' response times on items in a bank that is updated each time an item is administered. Predictions from the model are used as constraints in a 0-1 linear programming model for constrained adaptive testing that maximizes the accuracy of the trait estimator. The method is demonstrated empirically using an item bank from the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
|Item Type:
|© 1999 Sage
Behavioural Sciences (BS)
|Research Group:
|Link to this item:
|Official URL:
|Export this item as:
HTML Citation
Reference Manager
Show download statistics for this publication
Daily downloads in the past month
Monthly downloads in the past 12 months
Repository Staff Only: item control page


text:
- Shopping Bag ( 0 items )
Kirkus Reviews★ 2014-01-07
Recovering from a nasty fall down a flight of stairs, Detective D.D. Warren, of Boston Homicide, tangles with a pair of sisters who put her pain in a whole new perspective. Forty years ago, Harry Day, about to be arrested for killing eight prostitutes, got his wife to slit his wrists before the police closed in. He left behind two young daughters: Shana, a sociopath who followed so closely in her father's footsteps that she was jailed for life when she killed a neighborhood boy at age 14, and Adeline, not quite a year old when her father died, who's grown up cursed by an inability to feel physical pain. Naturally, Adeline went to medical school and became a psychiatrist specializing in pain management, and it's in that capacity that D.D. consults her after an accident at a blood-soaked crime scene leaves her with an impressive set of injuries. Christine Ryan, the victim who's been smothered and flayed by someone who left behind a bottle of champagne, a pair of fur-lined handcuffs and a long-stemmed rose, is followed distressingly quickly by a second victim, occupational therapist Regina Barnes. Even worse, the handiwork of the Rose Killer is gruesomely linked to the criminal careers of Harry Day, dead these 40 years, and his daughter Shana, who's been in the Massachusetts Correctional Institute for over 25 years. Alternating as usual between third-person chapters following D.D.'s investigation and first-person chapters dramatizing Adeline's point of view, Gardner (Touch & Go, 2013, etc.) paints an indelible portrait of two troubled sisters so closely bound together by blood that they agree: "Blood is love." If you think Gardner pulled out all the stops in D.D.'s previous cases (Catch Me, 2012, etc.), you ain't seen nothing yet. Better fasten your seat belt for this roller-coaster ride through family hell.


text:
Last Surviving "Nazi" Who Tried To Kill Hitler Dies
The last surviving man who conspired to kill Hitler is dead.
Ewald Heinrich Von Kleist was the only remaining member of the group that tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944, the story that inspired the movie "Valkyrie."
Von Kleist came from an aristocratic anti-Nazi family but enlisted in the army, where he was recruited for a suicide mission to blow up Hitler.
Claus Von Stauffenberg, the mastermind of the plot, asked Von Kleist to wear a suicide vest underneath a new Nazi uniform he had been asked to model for Hitler.
Von Kleist said yes but Hitler canceled the meeting. Months later Von Stauffenberg recruited Von Kleist again. This time they were going to bring a briefcase full of explosives to a meeting with Hitler.
The briefcase was moved by someone in the room at the last minute and it minimized the blast. Hitler survived. Von Stauffenberg, Von Kleist's father, and dozens of others were shot to death and hung with piano wire.
Von Kleist was arrested, grilled by the Gestapo, and sent to a concentration camp but then somehow let go and went back into the army.
He died at home in Munich at age 90.


text:
- Report: #452548
Report - Rebuttal - Arbitrate
Complaint Review: ID THEFT PROTECTION,. Last Chance Cash Advance
ID THEFT PROTECTION,. Last Chance Cash Advanceidprosup.com Internet U.S.A.
ID THEFT PROTECTION , Last Chance Cash Advance - Internet
*Author of original report: Last Chance Cash Advance and Their Slippery/Slimey Friends
Ripoff Report
About you?
Ripoff Report
A business' first
line of defense
on the Internet.
If your business is
willing to make a
commitment to
customer satisfaction
Click here now..
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
I called the company and they directed me to go to www.idtheftrefund.com and it said that if money had been taken from my account it was because i had recently filled out an application with Last Chance Cash Advance. I never applied with this company.
My personal info was sold to this com[pany i assume. But there is no Last Chance Cash Advance website, you cant get to it. If you go to www.idprosup.com they have a link where you can see the last chance website but you cannot connect to it. It's a big rip off and i did not authorize anyone to take any money from my account ,nor did i purchase any id theft protection.
When i called the company, ID THEFT PROTECTION and asked for an address they would not give it to me and they hung up on me, twice they did this.
Hemet, California
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 05/16/2009 04:40 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/ID-THEFT-PROTECTION-Last-Chance-Cash-Advance/internet/ID-THEFT-PROTECTION-Last-Chance-Cash-Advance-Internet-452548. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report.
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on ID THEFT PROTECTION,. Last Chance Cash Advance
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
- Keep the name short & simple, and try different variations of the name.
- Do not include ".com", "S", "Inc.", "Corp", or "LLC" at the end of the Company name.
- Use only the first/main part of a name to get best results.
- Only search one name at a time if Company has many AKA's.
#1 Author of original report
Last Chance Cash Advance and Their Slippery/Slimey Friends
AUTHOR: Natalie_nance - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, May 16, 2009POSTED: Saturday, May 16, 2009
I also had the bank representative stop payment on anything that comes thru from ID Protection services. Now i do know that they have some partners that will probably try debitting my bank here in the near future, but i will deal with them then, as i really don't know who they are yet. There are several names that i keep catching in alot of rip-off reports. They are all connected to payday search warehouses, who are mostly connected to USA Credit/Commonwealth Marketing Group.
USA Credit/CommonwealthMarketing Group is the main culprit behind all these. These are the people that are selling our personal info to other companies, that are ALSO owned by,guess, Comonwealth Marketing, INC
It's hard to track a physical address on this company, but i won't give up until i do. Then it's all about filing a police report. That's what we have to do if we want to put a stop to these sorts that are causing chaos in our lives.
One other thing, don't expect your bank to tell you what your rights are and what you can do about this, because they won't. They are only going to tell you to come in and change your account number. You see, these companies don't have your debit card numbers, they only have the account numbers to your checking accounts that you disclosed on your payday advance applications. So there is no need to change your debit card, only the account numbers. That's all the bank is going to suggest to you. They aren't going to tell you that you can file a fraud claim by calling their 1-800 number., I don't know, maybe some will, but please folks, do that! You MUST call their 1_800 number to get anything done. And ask to file a FEDERAL REGULATION E complaint form. They will pursue a forgery case against these crooks that stole our money and continue to steal our money.
Are you an owner, employee or ex-employee with either negative or positive information about the company or individual, or can you provide "insider information" on this company?
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.
- Business's (11)
- Lawyers and Law Firms (5312)
- Administrative Law (11)
- Admiralty & Maritime Law (27)
- Agricultural Law (2)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (10)
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation (1)
- Appellate Practice (72)
- Aviation & Aerospace (11)
- Banking Law (90)
- Bankruptcy (380)
- Business Law (232)
- Civil Rights (55)
- Class Actions (30)
- Commercial Law (13)
- Communications Law (1)
- Constitutional Law (1)
- Construction Law (83)
- Contracts (7)
- Corporate Law (75)
- Criminal Law (668)
- Debtor & Creditor (51)
- Education Law (14)
- Elder Law (77)
- ElectionCampaign & Political (0)
- Eminent Domain (5)
- Employee Benefits (7)
- Energy (0)
- Entertainment & Sports (17)
- Environmental Law (43)
- Family Law (13)
- Finance (0)
- Government (14)
- Government Contracts (2)
- Health Care (1)
- Immigration (482)
- Indians & Native Populations (1)
- Insurance (90)
- Intellectual Property (526)
- International Law (33)
- International Trade (0)
- Internet Law (7)
- Investments (1)
- Labor & Employment (12)
- Legal Malpractice (92)
- Litigation (20)
- Media Law (1)
- Medical Malpractice (13)
- Mergers & Acquisitions (0)
- Military Law (5)
- Natural Resources (10)
- Occupational Safety & Health (0)
- Personal Injury (842)
- Products Liability (21)
- Professional Liability (0)
- Real Estate (361)
- Securities (169)
- Taxation (142)
- Technology & Science (0)
- Toxic Torts (0)
- Transportation (2)
- Trusts & Estates (368)
- White Collar Crime (1)
- Wills & Probate (7)
- Workers Compensation (242)
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use (10)
- Legal Services (32)
- Arbitrators/Mediators (7)
- Automotive Expert Witnesses (0)
- Bail Bonds (0)
- Court Reporters (1)
- Electronic Data Discovery (1)
- Expert Witnesses (1)
- Forensic Experts (1)
- Jury Selection (0)
- Legal Assistants (8)
- Legal Speakers (2)
- Litigation Support (2)
- Medical Expert Witnesses (1)
- Other (14)
- Paralegal (5)
- Private Investigators (6)
- Process Servers (7)
- Translators/Interpreters (0)
- Miscellaneous Business Services (19)


text:
Daily Journey - Jan. 7
January 7
Thought from Today's Old Testament Passage:
"If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse." Job ix. 20.
Suppose now for a moment that a command is issued to the beasts of the forest that they should become sheep. It is quite in vain for the bear to come forward and plead that he was not so venomous a creature as the serpent; equally absurd would it be for the wolf to say that though stealthy and cunning, and gaunt, and grim, yet he was not so great a grumbler nor so ugly a creature as the bear; and the lion might plead that he had not the craftiness of the fox.
"It is true," saith he, "I wet my tongue in blood, but then l have some virtues which may commend me, and which, in fact, have made me king of beasts." What would this argument avail? The indictment is that these animals are not sheep; their plea against the indictment is that they are no less like sheep than other creatures, and that some of them have more gentleness and more docility than others of their kind. The plea would never stand. Or use another picture. If in the courts of justice, a thief, when called up, should argue, "Well, I am not so great a thief as some; … and if there be one conviction in the book against me, there are some that have a dozen convictions against them." No magistrate would acquit a man on such an excuse as that, because it would be tantamount to his admission of a degree of guilt, though he might try to excuse himself because he had not reached a higher degree.
It is so with you, sinner. You have sinned. Another man's sins cannot excuse you; you must stand upon your own feet. At the day of judgment you must yourself make a personal appearance and it will not be what another man has done that will condemn, or acquit you, but your own personal guilt. Take heed, then, take heed, sinner; for it will not avail thee that there are others blacker than thyself. If there be but a spot upon thee thou art lost; if there be but one sin unwashed by Jesus' blood, thy portion must be with the tormentors. A holy God cannot look even upon the least degree of iniquity. (C. H. Spurgeon, Treasury of the Old Testament, Vol. 2, (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1962), p. 205)
The John Ankerberg Show | P.O. Box 8977 | Chattanooga, TN 37414 USA
(423) 892-7722 | For credit card orders only:
Recently on Daily Journey from the John Ankerberg Show
Follow us on Facebook
Get Daily Journey from the John Ankerberg Show devotionals directly to your News Feed.
Get Daily Journey from the John Ankerberg Show devotionals directly to your News Feed.
Editors' Picks
Have something to say about this article? Leave your comment via Facebook below!
Listen to Your Favorite Pastors
Add Crosswalk.com content to your siteBrowse available content


text:
Main Content
As a Wyoming fanatic, it's your duty to be thinking of the Cowboys every minute of the day. Time is precious, so don't waste your valuable seconds on thoughts that don't involve your favorite team. This Steel Sport watch will keep your mind on the right track. This sleek stainless steel is a proven winner, just like Wyoming. The water-resistant watch features a scratchproof crystal protecting a high-quality team logo. With a date calendar function and a rotating bezel, this watch will guarantee that it's always time to cheer on your Cowboys!
- Case included
- Date indicator
- Imported
- Japanese quartz movement
- Officially licensed Cowboys watch
- Stainless steel watch
- Three-year manufacturer warranty
- Water resistant
Cowboys Fanatics also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text: A group of local business and civic leaders are hoping to transform Monument Circle into a grand public space in the European model, a pedestrian-friendly piazza that draws crowds year-round to mingle and dine and watch performances in the shadow of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The group in July began a lively discussion of how to improve the Circle, including the possibility of closing it to car traffic. The Central Indiana Community Foundation commissioned a study of the Circle's potential from Project for Public Spaces, a not-for-profit based in New York. The group suggested a framework for turning the Circle into the "center through which Indianapolis can create its future and showcase itself to the world.� "Monument Circle is the focal point of the city and downtown and in many ways the entire state,� the report said. "It is one of a kind and means many things to many people, but does not yet provide the regular reasons to come and participate in the space.� To read about the group's recommendations, check out the full story. What do you think? Would you like to see the Circle closed to cars?


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Pablo del Olmo said...
I went to Blizzcon last year and I didn't experience any of the things mentioned in this article. People were generally very friendly and respectful.
Ringo Flinthammer said...
I don't know where you were sitting. I've been to all of them and the "omg, they aren't looking twice at my terrible fake ID" crowd has been blasted on pricy crap beer and basically needing to be thrown out.
The closer you sit to the presentation, though, the less of this crap you put up with.
I would have to agree that everyone was really nice and for the most part courteous last year. I think the biggest thing that people need to know is that everyone else camps out for anything big so be prepared to get to things early just so your not sitting in the back of the audience.
I am actually surprised. The reason Wow or any other MMO players (or the general internet users) are dicks is because of anonymity. I dare those same trolls to be jerks in their workplace, family, daily social circles.
But when there's anonymity and no one knows where you are and the worst thing they can do to you is to not group with you, the jerkiness level goes through the roof.
So I would expect in real-life gatherings, people would behave at least a little bit, but I guess some of them just forget that this is RL and not in-gae.
Having had first-hand experience with a group of nerds (Not to say I'm not a nerd, I am, but there are different kinds)- if you tend to "hang out with your own kind" a lot, you end up with sort of distorted views of what is acceptable, and it gets even worse if you're the type of person who hardly goes anywhere and just spends a lot of time playing WoW. Anonymity certainly brings out the worst in more people, but there's a different scale of what is acceptable when you're in vent with your guild and what is acceptable when you're at a convention in public.


text:
(To see Cal Grondahl's cartoon that goes with this post, click here.) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Handbook of Instructions, or at least the section that's for all inquiring eyes, are eagerly awaited as much by members as historians, reporters, and activists. A new release can be a quiet way for the church leadership to make a policy or priority change. Mormon historian and author Michael Harold Paulos has prepared an article on the history of the LDS General Handbook of Instructions, which includes its evolution, changes as well as information on leaders who had an impact its evolution. Paulos' essay is in the current Journal of Mormon History.
It's interesting to note that the first dozen-plus handbooks were mostly thin pamphlets "approximately 50 pages each." The first handbook, in 1899, was only 14 pages. It appears that a love for detail — and the growth and details-oriented obsession that comes with bureaucracy — contributed to the gradual growth of the LDS handbook. The 17th church handbook, published in 1944, was the largest ever at 274 pages. Paulos attributes the larger edition, with its many changes, to the efforts and influence of J. Reuben Clark, the first counselor to then-church President Heber J. Grant.
From 1940 to 1944, Paulos explains, Clark was often the only leader in the First Presidency's office for long stretches of time. Paulos writes, "Over this … period, Clark shrewdly used his administrative acumen to propose innovative ways to streamline auxiliary programs and instruction manuals. … his ideas later served as the inspiration behind the formation of Church Correlation."
As Paulos mentions, the 1944 handbook enjoyed a tenure of 16 years. One problem with that length, he recounts, is that handbooks became scarce, and leaders could not find copies to consult.
The scarcity underscores the tension over how much impact the handbook should have. Church leaders traditionally intend the handbooks as sources for leaders to consult. They don't want, at least publicly, to have the handbook supersede the spiritual guidance that a local church leader is supposed to possess. In fact, the first 11 handbooks were primarily concerned with tithing administration, rather than other functions. But, as Paulos notes, from the 12th edition on, the handbook "includes a large variety of instructions on general church policies and procedures for many topics …"
While the reason for specific changes in handbooks instruction can only be surmised, Paulos writes, "… it is my conclusion that most of the textual changes in the handbooks have been precipitated by membership growth or geographic expansion, societal and cultural changes both in an outside the United States, and technological advancements and innovations.
I (the author of this blog) speculate that any changes in the handbook, particularly on issues that might be described as controversial, such as how leaders are told to deal with gay members or discipline activities such as abortion, are influenced by the balance of control within hierarchies. Such issues's stances have likely evolved in the non-public "blue" church handbook available to limited ecclesiastical leaders. That "blue" handbook, also includes a substantial portion on how to assist church members seeking repentance and guidance on LDS disciplinary procedures.
The handbooks' importance to leaders cannot be underestimated. Paulos writes, "Because handbooks are the de facto training guide for Church leadership, lay leaders are encouraged to become intimately acquaintanted with the current handbook." As mentioned, however, church leaders have stressed that the handbooks are not designed to answer every question or dilemma that a church leader will encounter, Paulos adds.
This "contradiction" underscores how important the teaching of personal revelation — as well as a leader's specific revelation as it pertains to his or her ecclesiastical calling — is within LDS culture. The LDS faith may be associated as a mostly politically "conservative" religion, but its roots are very progressive. Members are still encouraged to seek guidance from God, following Joseph Smith's reaction to reading James 1:5 as a young teenager..
As for the evolution of terms in the handbook, Paulos notes interesting changes, such as the gradual switch from the more elitist term of "grades" to determine what is now regarded as degrees of the LDS priesthood.
As Paulos relates, the LDS handbook has an interesting history. It has evolved to a point that the Mormon church's stances on social issues are publicly disclosed within its pages. That candor guarantees that future revisions will always be greeted with keen interest from many diverse sources.


text:
Greenpeace was inspired by this to name the flagship of its fleet the Rainbow Warrior. This fall as part of celebrating its 40th anniversary, Greenpeace will launch its newest vessel: the Rainbow Warrior III.
On September 15th, the day Greenpeace was founded, the Mayor of Vancouver will issue a proclamation declaring the day "Greenpeace Day." The international executive director of Greenpeace, Kumi Naidoo, will accept the honour.
Come celebrate Greenpeace's efforts to protect our environment on September 17th, at the Rainbow Warrior Festival. Taking place from 11Am to 6pm at Jericho Beach, Vancouver, the free festival will include:
Action Zone
Greenpeace stands out in its willingness to peacefully stand-up to environmentally damaging activities. The Action Zone will give a taste of how we take part in civil disobedience and how we bring attention to environmental crimes. Action zone activities will include:
Kids Zone
The festival will incorporate a kids zone to entertain Greenpeace's youngest supporters with:
Campaign Zone
As a campaigning organization, Greenpeace supports its work with up-to-date science to determine the most pressing threats to the global environment. Our campaign zone will provide information about our campaigns, past and future, and allow attendees to take action.
Main Stage
Throughout the day, we will have multiple musical acts and speakers take the stage. The stage will be completely solar powered with the help of the local art collective EatART.
We rely wholly on donations from individuals like you to make our work possible.


text:
(CBS News) - Shopping malls are slowly turning into ghost towns, and that's taking a toll on the stores and restaurants inside of them.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the mall food court. Several fast-food chains that were once a primary source of sustenance for bored teens are crumbling, unable to stay in business as shoppers spend their money elsewhere.
The latest victim is Sbarro, the pizza and pasta chain that was a staple at mall food courts. The company could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as early as next week, The Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
In mid-February, the company announced it would be closing 155 of its 400 North American stores, most of which are located in malls and airports. The company is buckling under $140 million in debt.
Also struggling is Hot Dog on a Stick, an employee-owned chain with locations primarily in the West and Midwest, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. The company says that expensive mall leases were the main reason its business is failing, according to news reports.
The company "signed some very expensive leases during the booming economy of the mid-2000s," said chief executive Dan Smith, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. "Most of these leases were written for 10 years, and those that are really hurting us were written at the top of the market, 2004-2007, and they're really hurting us. The world has changed, and to be stuck paying the same rates has been painful."
Mall retailers are also hurting. Wet Seal (WTSL) reported dismal earnings last month, with net sales for the fourth quarter down nearly 23 percent from a year earlier. Chief executive John Goodman cited "ongoing softness in mall traffic" as one reason for the decline. Shares have plunged 28 percent from the start of the year.
Note: The above text is excerpted directly from an article appearing at CBSNews.com. Click here to read the full story.