text:
The coffee shop that Vanessa Hudgens has picked to meet in is jammed: wall-to-wall girls scarfing down French fries, red-velvet cake, and giant coffee drinks with extra whip. The holidays are approaching, and everyone seems to be eating their feelings, looking for clarity in the calories, finding solace in the buttercream. Outside, here in Los Angeles, it's been raining for days. Mud is sliding. Vanessa and Zac just broke up.
Zac—in case you slept through the first decade of this century—is Zac Efron, and up until now, Vanessa Hudgens, his costar in three Disney High School Musical movies, has been best known as his girlfriend. Since the two split, Hudgens has been spotted around town, looking both liberated and insane, wearing a sheer black slip dress, brown thigh-highs, and a head covering, complete with ears, reminiscent of an Ewok pelt. "Furry things are my favorite," she says. She has shown up today in a far less dramatic fur hat, black tights with a cross running up each leg, and a see-through shirt that looks like a collaboration between Snuggie and Victoria's Secret. She orders a rice-milk chai latte and skips the desserts—she just likes to be near the sweets. "I gain weight really easily," she says.
Sitting in front of a chubby stone Cupid, Hudgens is close to her base: those sugar-shocked almost-adults who fell hard for her Mouse-manufactured innocence and, even after two separate nude-photo scandals, continue to see her as the equivalent of a singing cartoon deer. For Hudgens, this perception isn't necessarily a bad thing. It has allowed her some room to breathe. While her fellow Disney matriculants struggle to squirm out from under Mickey's long shadow—Demi Lovato went to rehab, Miley Cyrus is hitting a bong, even Zac Efron looks a little bar-mitzvah-awkward as he tries to transform himself into a leading man—Hudgens, now 22, has instead internalized the strict and soapy image-control politics impressed upon her by the studio of youth. We mostly know her only from movies. And face-wash ads. And paparazzi shots of lots of hand-holding. Symbolically—save for the occasional salacious Google search return—it's as if her virginity is still intact.
Hudgens props her feet up on an adjacent potted plant, takes her feet down, kicks them up again. She runs her hand through her long black hair, pokes at the wad of blue gum she's affixed to the lid of her coffee cup. She raps her silver fingernails on her iPhone, then throws her arms in the air, retracts her shoulder blades, stretches, and grunts. Excessive fidgeting usually betrays some pathology. "I'm not nervous," she says. "I'm excited. I get excited. I'm, like, a very hyper, energetic, crazy type of crazy. I have a lot going on. Always. I'll dance on a table sober."
Which is exactly the kind of reasonably burlesque thing Hudgens is doing in this month's Sucker Punch, a Zack Snyder film about five female inmates escaping from an asylum that mashes up The Lord of the Rings, Showgirls, and Girl, Interrupted—meaning we get a lot of crazy chicks wielding phallic weaponry and fighting dragons. "We trained with Navy Seals," says Hudgens, who stands five feet four and weighs (I'm guessing) 100 pounds soaking wet. "We were machines. You could not fuck with us. We'd all go running around Vancouver, where we filmed, to restaurants and bars and karaoke, like we owned it. We'd intentionally cruise back alleys, knowing that if anything did happen, we'd be all right. Taking the safest way home at that point was just boring."
More recently, Hudgens has been filming the sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth in Hawaii, improbably bonding with Michael Caine. "He's uh-mazing," Hudgens says, habitually stretching that one word into two. "Not only is he uh-mazingly, stupidly talented, but he still kind of hits on me. All the time. If it was anybody else, I'd be like, 'Who the hell do you think you are?' But because it's Michael Caine, I'm like, 'Sock it to me more, baby, come on!' Throughout this whole movie we're trudging through the jungle. So, of course, we're sweating. I can't tell you how much time is spent putting oil on my chest. And Evian. Spraying Evian bottles on my chest and my arms and my forehead, but mostly my chest. Just to look like I'm sweating. But your boobs don't really sweat, cleavage doesn't sweat. So it's kind of funny. But Michael's always telling the makeup artists that he'll take over and do it. I. Frickin'. Love. Him."
Asking Hudgens about Efron yields a less detailed response. The way she delivers those nice-girl-just-got-hit-by-a-truck, post-breakup lines—"We're still friends," "Who knows what the future will bring," "We're figuring things out"—makes her sound like all the rest of the cake-eaters in here: hurt but hopeful. The difference is, Hudgens, with her Disney boot-camp training, knows there are better uses for this interview than to treat it like a slumber party (maybe she also knows more than she's saying; reportedly, she'll be dancing and making out with Zac in an L.A. nightclub in three weeks' time). Regardless, she'd rather talk now about the kinds of fully developed men who can help her career—not by dating or breaking up with her, but by putting her in more non-G-rated movies.
"After the Oscars we were at Madonna's party. Quentin Tarantino was there, and I was talking to him for a while, probably after a few drinks, and I told him, 'We've gotta do something together.' And he was like, 'I would love to. That would be really great.' So it's been put out there," Hudgens says. "Slowly, I've gained balls. I used to be very shy."
Despite several overtures, Hudgens refuses to share a cookie; she craves a favorite California Cabernet instead, but she'll have to seek it elsewhere. "Nothing has happened with Tarantino yet," she says. "But I definitely tried to plant my seed. Hopefully he won't look back and think, 'Oh my God. That crazy bitch.' "
Read More:
Video: Vanessa Hudgens Like You've Never Seen Before
More Hot Photos of Vanessa Hudgens
The Agony of Zac Efron
Tron: Legacy Star Olivia Wilde
In Bed With Malin Akerman


text:
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Meeks Madness, I'm considering running a two day event. Saturday, March 10 would be the traditional Meeks C tier singles event. Sunday, March 11 would be a seperate doubles C-tier event. This format allows for people to play either event or both events.
I've also thought about making Meeks Madness a two day, four round singles event to celebrate our long and rich history. Or, I could leave it the same, 1 day c-tier, two rounds. Not sure how many of you care, but if you have input, now is your chance to chime in. This site and Atlanta disc golf have been good to our little park, so we will either go big or stick with what works...
Thanks for your input.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Weld Fume Management: Evaluating Environmental, Source Capture and PPE Solutions and Choosing the Best for Your Application
While process changes are the first step in reducing welding fumes, fume extraction and respiratory solutions are critical tools for employee health and safety.
Always work with a certified industrial hygienist to determine the best fume extraction solution for your application.
As you talk with different welding operations, each one has a different reason for weld fume management. Some companies have tested their environment and have particulate saturation above and beyond the permissible exposure limits (PEL) deemed acceptable by OSHA. Others simply want to limit the amount of particulate emitted into the environment for employee wellbeing.
The methods each company takes to reduce its weld fume exposure will be different, but there are a number of common factors to take into consideration when selecting a solution. Process and behavioral changes are the prescribed first step, but are not always feasible due to weld requirements and the processes involved. It is then that engineering controls, such as building ventilation and source capture, as well as personal protective equipment (PPE), may need to be implemented. In this article we'll take a look at the pros and cons of some of these solutions and factors to consider when selecting a solution.
A note: every welding environment is different and needs to be evaluated by a qualified Industrial Hygienist to determine the appropriate course of action for fume controls. This article is presented for awareness and educational purposes only and should not replace professional consultation.
The First Wave of Defense: Work the Process
Before implementing any engineering or mechanical controls, the first step a company must take in weld fume management is changes to the welding process itself. These may include:
- Changing base materials
- Enclosing the process
- Switching wire types (changing from a Flux Cored wire to a solid wire, for instance)
- Change the welding process (from Stick to MIG, for instance)
- Change transfer methods (example: change from short-circuit or globular transfer to Pulsed MIG)
- Change deposition rates and/or weld settings
- Change welder behavior
While not the focus of this article, each of these factors affects change on fume levels but needs to be examined thoroughly in the context of your welding application. Some of these will require testing and certification to ensure welding tolerances are maintained, and in some cases recertification may need to take place. Behavioral change is one of the more immediate changes a welder can make: don't position yourself directly above the weld (weld fumes rise). When possible, position the weld away from the welder, and never stand in between a fan and the weld — as that fan moves air, it will move weld fume right through the breathing zone of the welder.
Engineered Solutions: Environmental and Source Capture
Once the process has been evaluated, companies will then look at ways of removing the fumes and particulate that result from the welding process. With this, the main goal is to capture the fume.
Environmental solutions, such as industrial HVAC and ventilation systems, may be an option for some but lack the efficiency of source capture through a fume extraction device. These systems are designed to protect the whole shop, which is important when you have other workers in close proximity to the welding activity. These systems, however, are not without inefficiencies. They do not protect the welder's immediate breathing zone. They can be extremely expensive to implement with changes to the building. While weld fume tends to naturally rise, it eventually levels out and falls back down to the surface — buildings with tall ceilings may prove inefficient at actually removing the particulate.
Source capture through fume extraction is ultimately the best method for eliminating the weld fume from the air. Fume extraction solutions come in multiple shapes and sizes:
- Portable/mobile floor models
- Stationary/wall-mounted models
- Fume guns (welding torch with built-in fume extraction)
- Centralized industrial (multi-cell) systems
Source capture is preferred because it removes contaminated air at the source before it reaches a worker's breathing zone. One of the key disadvantages of some source capture solutions is that they are difficult to position over large weldments or other obstructions within the weld cell. You also have a number of additional factors to consider:
- Filter ratings: All weld fume extraction equipment filters should have a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV). Many filters are not designed to handle the submicron particles (95 percent are .3 to 1 micron) found in welding fumes. Standard cellulose filters rate a 7 to 10 on the MERV scale, which means they are not rated to capture particles smaller than 1 micron. Another common filter material is spun-bound polyester; it is rated an 11 on the MERV scale. An 11 rating indicates that these filters are not very efficient at capturing particles smaller than 1 micron, either. FilTek™ XL filters, with MERV ratings ranging from 13 to 16, offer some of the highest MERV ratings for fume extraction systems. Filters with MERV ratings of 15 and 16 immediately capture up to 95 percent of submicron particles found in welding fumes and quickly begin to filter out up to 99.998 percent of submicron particles.
- Filter media cleaning: You have a number of options to choose from: disposable, manual cleaning, self-cleaning, and automated/online cleaning. Self-cleaning and automated model options are going to cost more upfront, but ultimately have a greater long-term value than models with disposable filters when you factor in the costs of the disposable filters you are continually paying for.
- Airflow: All fume extraction systems are rated based on the amount of cubic feet of air they extract each minute (cubic feet per minute or "CFM"). Each manufacturer ranks CFM differently. CFM should be tested at the hood for the most true/effective rating.
Welding fume extraction systems come in all shapes and sizes. Systems are divided between low-vacuum/high-volume solutions and high-vacuum/low-volume solutions. With low-vacuum/high-volume you are processing a larger volume of air but at generally lower vacuum pressures. Think of the HVAC system in your house, large ducting with high volumes of air. Advantages to these systems include greater capture distances (compared to a high-vacuum system). With high-vacuum/low-volume systems the capture distance is much closer to the weld. High vacuum is typically through a fume extraction gun or a smaller attachment, such as a nozzle. The airflow in these systems are more like a vacuum cleaner. The smaller hoses and ducting helps get into confined spaces and removes the fume much closer to the weld itself. Here are a few examples and considerations:
- Portable: FILTAIR® 130: extremely quiet and extremely portable, this high-vacuum fume extractor features a small footprint on wheels that allows the operator to maneuver into small spaces and hard to reach areas. Ideal for contractors, MRO applications and operations where welding occurs infrequently, the FILTAIR 130 features numerous attachments, a nominal airflow of 132 CFM and is designed for capturing submicron particles found in weld fume.
- Mobile: FILTAIR MWX Series: The self-cleaning model in this high volume series features a FilTek XL surface-loading filter (the weld particulate does not penetrate deep into the filter which makes it easier to pulse clean). Ideal for industrial applications, the MWX Series features an Accu-Rated airflow of 875 CFM at the hood and a MERV 15 rating.
- Stationary/Wall Mounted: FILTAIR SWX Series: Similar to the MWX Series (FilTek XL filters, 875 CFM, MERV 15), a wall-mounted version can be expanded to two arms and takes the footprint off the shop floor—ideal for dedicated weld cells.
- Stationary/Floor: FILTAIR 400 High Vacuum System: Four-port access allows this unit to be centrally located while providing a mobility of nozzle attachment accessories, including a fume gun. Miller's MERV 16 FilTek XL filter technology (surface loading) captures submicron particles, and the unit features automated filter cleaning for very low maintenance and lower operating costs.
- Fume Extraction Guns: Bernard® FILTAIR Fume Extraction MIG Gun Series (coming soon): Captures the fume right at the torch and connects seamlessly to the FILTAIR 400. Comes in 300- and 400-amp models that feature adjustable extraction control, a smaller vacuum chamber and a 50-degree neck for better joint access.
- Industrial Stationary/Multi-Cell: FILTAIR Industrial Centralized Weld Fume Extraction Series: five models range from 2,000 to 12,000 CFM and can be customized for a wide variety of welding environments and applications; system can also be matched with Miller's new Automation Hood for PerformArc™ Robotic Welding System cells. Ideal for heavy industrial applications with multiple welding cells, this system combines Miller FilTek XL filter technology with a MERV 15 rating to guarantee superior performance while taking up to 65 percent less floor space than traditional cartridge collectors. CFM varies depending on the size of the unit, with the highest rating reaching 13,440 CFM.
Respiratory Solutions
As previously mentioned, there are cases where source capture may not be an optimal solution, such as large weldments where it is not practical or possible to constantly have an extraction hood or attachment right at the weld. Constantly moving hoods and attachments around large, complicated parts may not be physically possible. In applications where companies are not able to get the PEL below acceptable levels with process changes or source capture, then a respiratory solution is required. There are a number of respiratory options for welders, including Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), half masks, and supplied air solutions.
To determine the proper respiratory solution, one must calculate the Maximum Use Concentration (MUC). This is done by multiplying the material's PEL by the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of the respirator. If the resulting number is higher than the material of concern's concentration found during testing, then the solution will suffice. For instance, if you test your facility after the other process and engineering controls have been implemented, and you have a hexavalent chromium rating of 65 µg/m3, you will need a device with a MUC that exceeds that. Multiply the PEL of hexavalent chromium (5 µg/m3) by the APF of a PAPR (APF 25) and you get a MUC of 125 µg/m3. This indicates the PAPR will adequately protect the welder in this environment. As we stressed before, it is critical to work through this with a certified industrial hygienist – this article is simply intended to be educational.
Here are a few respiratory options for welders:
- PAPRs: Miller's PAPR features an APF of 25 and is lightweight with shoulder straps that evenly distribute the weight of the system for optimal comfort. NIOSH certified, Miller has matched the PAPR with its Titanium 9400i auto-darkening welding helmet (with an integrated grinding shield) so that welders can perform all welding and related functions without ever removing the helmet/device.
- Half-masks: Miller will soon be offering an LPR100 Low Profile Respirator P100 Half Mask that features an APF of 10 and fits easily under most welding helmets.
- Atmosphere Supplying Respirators: These systems provide clean air from an uncontaminated source and are often larger and more cumbersome than are necessary in most welding applications. However, with APFs ranging from 1,000 to 10,000, it is an extremely safe option.
One interesting trend we see with PAPRs, in relation to our model with the integrated grinding shield, is that companies are looking at the product as a way to prevent eye injuries. Having the head completely sealed up prevents any outside contaminants from getting into their eyes and causing injuries. While PAPRs are intended for respiratory protection, this is another valuable benefit from the use of the PAPR technology.
Weld fume extraction and employee safety do not have to be complicated endeavors – working with a certified industrial hygienist to determine the best way to manage welding fumes will ensure your employees are working in a healthy environment that they feel good about working in. This will not only ensure that you're meeting safety requirements, but that you're also keeping your welders happy and feeling good about coming to work everyday—an important factor in productivity and quality.


text: With the final clue in hand, Jane attempts to gather the remaining Red John suspects in one place in hopes of finally revealing his identity, on THE MENTALIST, at a special time, Sunday, Nov. 3 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/CT, 10:00–11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Malcolm McDowell as Bret Stiles. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2013 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Uji Gyokuro "Fujitsubo" - O-Cha.com is honored to offer gyokuro "Fujitsubo", supplied to us from the Tsuen family who operate Japan's oldest tea shop located on the banks of the Uji river. A very high quality, authentic first-flush gyokuro, this tea is a proprietary blend of Saemidori and Yabukita green tea with the Saemidori being prominent. Gyokuro is shade grown before harvesting, giving it a greener color and sweeter taste. Once you learn to make it properly, you will be hooked for life! Make sure to read our brewing instructions, as it is brewed differently than sencha.
Available in 100g packaging.
Compare product with:


text:
2014 ladies lounge entry:ariel meredith
Going to be ****ing Epic!
Last edited by ROADRUNNER; 05-01-2012 at 04:49 PM.
- Hall of Fame Safety Rod Woodson on Dan Marino playing in today's NFL:
"...the best quarterback I believe is Dan Marino..."
"If he played with these rules, he'd throw for 100,000 yards."
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ciscoholgate
Already looking to be a good year for movies. Cabin in the Woods was amazing. Avengers looks like it will be too. Dark Knight Rises, The Dictator, Prometheus, Piranha 3DD (drunk!), Brave, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Amazing Spider-Man (still undecided about this one), Savages, Bourne Legacy, Expendables 2...
And a properly R-rated Judge Dredd, but that will probably suck.
looks like 08 all over again.yup
This looks great. I have enjoyed this guys remakes of Batman.


text:
The Peace Pastor
Pursuing Peace through Faith with the Rev. Marty Troyer
Posts filtered on Tag
The sacred link between faith and work
Today we celebrate the sacred link between faith and work. God seems to genuinely care about workers and the work that they do. As I've said elsewhere, "over and again we find Godself at work: at work in creation, at work in redemption, at work in the lives of God's people… According to Eugene Peterson, we find the dignity […] [Read More]


text:
Saint Clara (Clara Hakedosha)
The love story between a 13-year-old Israeli boy and a 13-year-old Russian immigrant girl with a very special talent provides the basis for this energetic youthful outing. Clara is the new girl and soon becomes quite popular when she uses her psychic powers to help everyone in her class ace their math tests. Her teacher and the administrators nearly go frantic trying to find out who cheated. Later two rebellious classmates devise a scheme to exploit Clara to start a revolution in school, but Clara has a few plans of her own and they involve being alone with Tikel, one of the conspirators.~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Produced by:
Directed by: Ari Folman, Ori Sivan
Written by:
Running time: 1hr 25min
|Theaters for Today
Pick a day
on this day.


text:
In a matter of just a few tumultuous months last year, Aquille Carr was a member of four different schools ranging from New Jersey to Jacksonville to Baltimore to Prince George's County. At the end of this year, Quince Orchard's Adam McLean will have attended his third high school, as will Wheaton's Michael Patterson, DuVal's Michael Cunningham, and dozens more. Still others will be at their second, some even their fourth.
Transferring at the high school level, what was formerly a last-resort practice, has ostensibly become the new norm, rampant to the point that, as ESPN high school basketball writer Dave Telep put it, "it's almost abnormal if kids are not transferring, which is really sad. We're in this cycle where guys are looking for the next best opportunity."
But why now?
"Times are changing," he elaborated. "Things are going downhill and there's no stopping it. With private schools and prep schools and charter schools, it really is the wild wild West."
In 2010, for a full 75 minutes, a 25-year-old LeBron James sat in front of a platoon of ESPN cameras broadcasting to 13.1 million viewers to announce one sentence: where he would be "taking is talents" the next season.
The Decision, as it has come to be known, has had obvious effects, most notably the consecutive NBA Championships James has lead the Miami Heat in winning. But there has been a quiet one begat down at the grassroots level: the "LeBron effect," as one Montgomery County football coach labeled it. "Everybody wants to take their talents elsewhere."
"I think a lot of it has to do with what they see in the media," Seneca Valley football coach Fred Kim said. "Look at the NBA, it's the cool thing to do. LeBron James with The Decision. Back in the '70s and '80s, you saw guys stay with a team for their entire careers."
Kim argues that James created a 'Look at me generation' of athletes who go not where their loyalties lie, but where the best incentives — recruiting options, exposure, championships — are offered.
"Sometimes they're seeking a better academic situation, sometimes it's where they are athletically," said former Princeton Day Academy basketball coach, Van Whitfield. "Some are looking for a higher level of competition and some are looking for a better match for their skill set."
Whitfield should know. He took in six transfers just last season alone. This, in turn, has led to public school coaches resorting to a strange practice: recruiting their own kids.
"We're just trying to keep our kids in our school," Henry A. Wise football coach DaLawn Parrish said. "I don't think when you get into coaching a public school your mind is set on recruiting kids. If you wanted to do that you would go to a private school or a college."
But with cluster systems, the rise of private schools, consortiums, magnet programs, shared housing and various other loopholes, transferring has become a far less arduous process, and a far more common one.
"They're no longer loopholes if everybody's doing it," Telep said. "It's a way of life."
When Seneca Valley running back Kevin Joppy made his move to Quince Orchard for his senior season, there were certain inevitable drawbacks. But for the most part, "everybody still hangs out with Joppy," Kim said. "We still love him, the kids still talk to him every day."
If that were to happen when Kim was suiting up in a Seneca uniform, "it was 'Oh my God,'" he said. "He'd have the scarlet letter on him and he'd get his butt kicked. When I was at Seneca, the only time there was a transfer was when someone came in from out of town. Seneca Valley was the only team I ever wanted to play for. If you wanted to play for Gaithersburg, that was sacrilegious."
What saddens Telep is that "you used to hear 'I want to win a state championship,'" he said. "Now you hear 'I want to maximize exposure.'"
If that sense of community, or even family, pride has not vanished altogether, it has certainly dwindled. Ten years ago, when Parrish was coaching DuVal, there was a member of a family on his team while his brother competed for Eleanor Roosevelt.
"I said 'That's crazy,'" Parrish recalled, laughing. "Back in the '80s, everybody wanted to play where their uncle played or their father played. You didn't think about moving around. Now there's so much moving around where I don't know how much loyalty to a school there is, which is unfortunate. It's rare you see a community school anymore."
Kim could only point to two in Montgomery County that he would count as traditional, community schools: Damascus and Poolesville.
"You don't ever hear a Middletown kid going to DeMatha or Bullis," Kim said. "You'd get your [butt] run out of town." Middletown, Kim said, "is an anomaly."
This past season, former Sherwood basketball coach Dondrell Whitmore took on more transfers than he ever had in his seven years at the Warriors' helm — three, two of which came by way of private school.
"A lot of these guys came from privates and times are hard, man," said Whitmore, who has since stepped down. "I noticed [the transfers] along with the recession. I see it happening more this year."
Many of the transfers, says Whitmore, are opting for the cheaper public schools in lieu of the more expensive private schools such as DeMatha. Kim reported a similar theory, pointing to the recessed economy as a major factor in the increasing movement among high school athletes.
"People are moving," he said. "People are looking for more affordable places to live, using shared housing. The economy is down, and that's had an effect. With the economy so tough, people aren't buying houses. When you bought a house, you'd be rooted, you couldn't just pick up and go, whereas if you get an apartment with a one-year lease as opposed to a mortgage, you can move again."
And when that lease is up, and the parents are raising a budding football player, what's to stop them from moving into state finalist Quince Orchard's district? Say it's a basketball player, why not traditionally powerful Springbrook?
"I think a lot of times it is and often appears to be that student athletes want to be in line with programs receiving scholarships," Whitfield said.
Maybe it's in the name of that coveted scholarship to help offset the cost of college. Maybe it's a generational thing or parents wanting what's best for the kids. Maybe it's a desperate exposure grab or a loss of pride in the local system.
But "sometimes," says Parrish, "the grass is not always greener on the other side."


text:
As an eighth-grader at Creston Junior High, Thelda (Bender) Williams was surprised to win a special award.
"I won the 'I Dare You Award,' which said to the recipient — I dare you to go do something extraordinary with your life," Williams said.
The 1959 Creston High School graduate did just that. She is serving the second of two stints as a member of the Phoenix, Ariz., City Council. In 1994, she was elected by the council to serve as interim mayor of the city of nearly 2 million residents after the resignation of Mayor Paul Johnson.
She served out that term, then chose to return to her council duties. She was defeated in the 1995 election and returned to work at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department, continuing her work in prisoner rehabilitation and development of a unit for inmate care of abused and neglected animals.
Having retired from the sheriff's department in 2007, Williams was again elected to the Phoenix City Council and continues to hold that position, representing a population of 200,000 residents.
In recognition of her many accomplishments in Phoenix city government, as well as the local sheriff's department, Williams will be inducted Friday in the Creston Community Schools Hall of Fame in the Distinguished Alumni category.
"I was stunned," she said, when asked about her reaction at being informed by Bill Messerole, Creston High School principal. "I didn't even know they had a hall of fame. I'm very honored, very proud of it."
She and fellow inductees Tim Kenyon and the late Curt Olson will be honored during homecoming ceremonies 12:15 p.m. Friday at Creston High School. They were selected by a committee of school personnel and community members earlier in the year.
Early years
Retired Southwestern Community College math instructor Dee Ann Stults was a CHS classmate with both Williams and her husband, Melvin Williams, a retired Phoenix police officer.
"Thelda and I were the two girls in advanced math class with all the boys," Stults said. "She always had ability."
Williams did not enter politics that early. She was not a part of CHS student government. But she was active in vocal music, theater, GRA (Girls Recreation Association) and the school's first Peppers dance team.
She was working in an Omaha meatpacking company's office, where Melvin had a position with JC Penney Stores, when Melvin was transferred to Phoenix in 1971. He soon after switched careers to law enforcement there.
Political start
With her husband often working evenings, Thelda began coaching their daughters' ball teams, and saw a need for better facilities. That was the seed that sprouted the career in public service she still maintains.
"I started lobbying the parks department and the city of Phoenix for ballfields," Williams recalled. "Once I made a couple of appearances at city council meetings, I got involved as a neighborhood advocate, and it went from there."
She already had leadership experience, serving as the first female member of the Nebraska State Teamsters Board while living in Omaha.
In Phoenix, she was soon involved in numerous boards and commissions while working for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department. The department gained national notoriety under the direction of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who promoted himself as "America's Toughest Sheriff."
There were some controversies in Arpaio's regime, including a well-publicized decision to require inmates to wear pink underwear. The use of pink soon spread to other facets of the county jail, including pink handcuffs.
"The inmates were stealing the underwear," Williams said, "but (Arpaio) discovered they didn't like stealing pink underwear. It saved about 300,000 pair a year that didn't have to be replaced."
Inmate programs
Williams was the department's custody support division commander, supervising more than 100 employees and 35 contract employees, as well as 650 jail volunteers.
The division provides more than 80 education, treatment and behavior-modification inmate programs. Among the programs Williams introduced was a MASH program that involved an in-jail, small-animal shelter for live evidence in animal cruelty cases. It also provided foster care for overflow animals from community rescue organizations.
"The sheriff and I were both animal lovers," Williams said. "We got involved in abused animals, and had a special squad of detectives for animal abuse investigations. I created the inmate program to care for them. We converted an old jail into housing for the animals, and it's still going today."
Williams' efforts to curb animal abuse also involved successful introduction of legislation to curb "horse tripping."
"That was a practice in some off-sanctioned rodeos where the horses would run full-gallop and people would lasso their front feet," Williams said. "It often killed them, and broke their legs. We got Arizona's animal abuse laws strengthened."
Another passion for Williams was gaining international air service to the greater Phoenix area.
"We worked very hard to achieve that for Sky Harbor (Airport)," Williams said. "We approached major airlines from Canada, Great Britain and Mexico. Now we're one of the busiest airports in the world."
Named mayor
During her first stint as a Phoenix councilwoman from 1989 to 1996, Williams became vice mayor in 1992 and found herself in the unexpected role of interim mayor in 1994.
"When Paul Johnson resigned, the council chose me to serve for nearly a year as interim mayor," Williams said. "It actually happened a second time, but that was just for a week or two when I happened to be vice mayor."
Williams did not feel inclined to run for mayor as a candidate for a full term.
"The big difference between being a council person and a mayor is, as a council member you are kind of the mini-mayor of your district," she said. "But as mayor, you're kind of on a bully pulpit with much greater responsibilities. It was a fantastic experience, though, and we accomplished our goals."
Those included a small business office for the city of Phoenix, passage of a desert-preserve ordinance, an extensive child-abuse campaign and the strengthened animal-abuse legislation.
Williams was again elected to the Phoenix City Council in 2007.
"I still have two years left on this term, and I can run for another four-year term," she said, explaining there is a three-consecutive term limit.
But, even then, there will likely be many city boards and commissions that will benefit from Williams' contributions. She's not one to sit idle at home, if there's something that can be done to improve the local quality of life.
"I like to make things happen," she said. "I believe strongly in neighborhoods and helping people. I enjoy solving problems."
Her message to current high school students is to believe that paths to success can run from a small southwest Iowa school to one of the nation's largest cities.
"Appreciate the education you're getting in Creston," she said. "You can use it anywhere in the world."


text:
Evisors is changing how people prepare for their next career move.
Evisors is an Edtech company on a mission to democratize the access to great careers. We combine the world's largest network of career advisors with a career services platform that allows job-seekers to access personal career coaching and webinars from advisors with relevant professional backgrounds.
We're turning privileged knowledge about employers, industries and career paths into common knowledge. In the process, we're helping job-seekers land their dream jobs and helping employers hire the most qualified and motivated candidates. Our technology is also allowing universities to seamlessly connect students and alumni advisors.
Evisors was founded at Harvard Business School in 2010, inspired by the realization that even the world's best endowed career office couldn't afford enough career coaches to cover the needs of its students. Today, Evisors is backed by VC investors Vocap Ventures, Nebula Ventures, and the New York Angels. So far, we've helped 10,000s of job seekers land their dream jobs and partnered with 50 top universities (including Oxford, Cambridge and Georgetown), but our journey is just beginning.


text: Clubs & Organizations Academic goals cannot be achieved without the development of the student's total personality. Since the majority of a student's time is spent outside of the classroom, extracurricular and co-curricular activities serve as valuable partners with academics in the enhancement of the total college experience. Clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to meet and interact with others who share their interests. They also provide opportunities for students to explore new interests. Click an area to learn about different clubs and organizations. Arts and Entertainment Clubs Service and Social Action Clubs Student Media and Publications Academic and Professional Organizations Literature and Graphic Arts Clubs Honor Societies Campus Life and Student Government Clubs Games, Sports and Recreation Groups Multicultural Organizations


text:
Posts Tagged 'steampunk'
BRR: The Leviathan Trilogy by Scott WesterfeldAugust 20, 2011
Series: The Leviathan Trilogy
Titles: Leviathan – Behemoth – Goliath
Author: Scott Westerfeld
Illustrator: Keith Thompson
Genre: Steampunk, Alternate History
First Impressions: What an awesome concept! The story takes place in an alternate World War I. The main difference? Steam engines evolved early and in a big way, and are used by the Central Powers (mostly the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire), called Clankers in this series. Whereas the Entente Powers (mostly Britain, France and the Russian Empire), here called the Darwinists, developed genetic engineering, and used it to create animals for war—an example being the Leviathan, which is basically a whale hydrogen airship with a delicate ecosystem.
Last Impressions: Leviathan moved a bit slower than I would have thought, given that it's a war novel, but then you have to remember that it's the first book—the world and characters need to be set up! The two main characters, Deryn/"Dylan" (a Scottish girl posing as a boy to get into the British air force) and Alek (the son of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his commoner wife, Sophie—you may know them from their assassination that is thought to be the straw that broke the camel's back and started WWI) don't even meet until well into the first book. Behemoth is where the story really takes off. The final book in the trilogy, Goliath, is coming out September 30th of this year, and I cannot wait! On a final note, you certainly don't have to be a World War I aficionado to enjoy this series. In fact, Scott Westerfeld definitely takes some historical liberties—such as the fact that Alek is not a real person.
Thoughts on the book covers: LOVE the artwork of the first cover!! It's easily the reason I even looked at these books in the first place. And then, randomly, they decided they were going to redo the covers with people on the front. Now, I do like the cover for Goliath, but still not as much as the initial artwork. I mean, don't they ask a sample group or something about these things?! Arg, oh well. Anyway, can I just say I'm totally in love with Keith Thompson's Darwinist vs. Clankers map (pictured at top)? Go on, click on it; it's awesome! In fact, saunter on over to his website and click around (be aware there is some creepy slight nudity). It reminds me a bit of something Guillermo del Toro (director of Pan's Labyrinth) might put into a movie.
Favorite Moment (POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT): Probably when Deryn gets a kiss, and it's most likely not who you think it's from!
Least Favorite Moment (POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT): Not really a huge spoiler, but it was a little disappointing that Alek still doesn't know Deryn is a girl by the end of Behemoth.
Dream Cast: Carey Mulligan as Deryn; Alexander Ludwig as Alek.
People who should read this: Anyone looking for a YA novel that's a little different. Boys, this means you, too!
If you like this book, you may also like: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman, Boneshaker by Cherie Priest, Airborn by Kenneth Oppel.
Please enjoy the following book trailer:


text:
What's for Dinner #230-Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! - 4th of July Edition (Thru Jul 10, 2013)
Here in the US, we are celebrating Independence Day, the day when we traded bangers and mash for hot dogs and burgers. It will be another steamy day in our area, so the traditional grilling will definitely be happening.
What's for your dinner?
Someone decided to crank the heat up in our neck of the woods and temperatures of 100F or a bit more are expected over the next couple days, riding in on a sticky and humid southwest wind. So tonight will be chicken kabobs glazed with honey and served with a satay dip. Sadly I own no barbecue, although I am pondering the idea of building a fire (or rather my SO building it) on the beach to cook on and enjoy a nice cold drink.
Not sure what other sides to make, maybe a potato salad is in order.
The "Independence Day Edition", as all countries have a 4th of July on their calendars, but not everyone is so lucky to have an Independence Day. :-)
My personal thanks to those who fought for our independence in the past, are serving their country now, and to those who will be there to fight for us in the future.
I was invited to a cookout, but I think I'm staying home today. Pulled pork from the freezer with additional BBQ sauce, deviled eggs, a red cabbage and carrot Asian slaw to go on top of the little slider rolls with the pulled pork, and a "chopped salad" of sorts similar to this one from Tom Douglas:
Mine will consist of CSA sugar snap peas, TJ's roasted corn, CSA radishes, CSA scallions, CSA lettuce, basil I'm growing, bacon, and some goat cheese crumbles instead of Parmesan (unless I get up and go out for little boconccini).
Picked up some local strawberries and hope to make some biscuits for fresh strawberry shortcake for dessert.
And there's vodka and lemonade.
Happy Independence Day, everyone!
re: LindaWhit
Your menu sounds great, especially the vodka and lemonade combo. I occasionally have a vodka cranberry, but that sounds delicious. I am with you, I ran errands early early this morning and now staying put. Enjoy your holiday.
re: LindaWhit
re: ludmilasdaughter
I'm a fan of Arnold Palmer's so will have to try the spiked version. Why didn't I think of that?
re: twodales
Lemonade and Sweet Tea Vodka (Jeremiah Weed and Firefly both make tasty ones) = a John Daily
re: ludmilasdaughter
That's what I call my drink made with the Firefly Sweet tea vodka and lemonade. I've decided I need to make a blended drink, throwing a little of the mint simple syrup I made in.
I just took a rack of baby back ribs and two turkey thighs out of the smoker so we may have either of those tomight (there's just the two of us). Usually when I smoke something by the time I get done with the smoke part I'm pretty saturated with the albeit lovely smell of smoking wood so I leave the steaming/grilling part until the next day, but it is so hot here that I got them done early. Now while these are getting cool enough to get wrapped up and put into the fridge, the question is What's for lunch?.
For lunch, it's Popeye's. I have been craving it and I figured Independence Day was a good excuse for a trip to properly honor American food greats. I wasn't in the mood for typical BBQ food for dinner tonight (i.e. hamburgers and hot dogs) so I went a similar BBQ route and picked up a few bratwurst and gigantic steak and chicken kebabs from Whole Foods. I couldn't decide on a marinade so I decided on a mix and match of a few different - Teriyaki steak, Jerk chicken, chicken Asada and BBQ chicken. Apparently, the butcher who assembles them has never tried them so she requested we keep a report card to give her feedback. The grill is out of commission due to uncooperative weather, so I'll probably just broil them. The brats will be boiled in beer and onions and served with German mustard (and of course whatever anyone wants on them which for SO includes loads of ketchup and often Ranch...whaa??)
re: fldhkybnva
re: fldhkybnva
I'll have to give Popeye's a try one day fldhky. They're not as abundant here in Canada however someone mentioned that there's one not too far from our office so when it's nicer walking weather, I'll have to pop by one day.
re: Breadcrumbs
It's my favorite fried chicken take out when I can't get grandma's good ol' Southern fried chicken. I also enjoy the red beans and rice, and the mashed potatoes which really are a poor rendition of mashed potatoes but for some reason I can't get enough of them with the gravy with little pork bits. I was inspired by suzigirl who likes to dip the bright-yellow-butter-laden biscuit in the red beans and rice to dip it in my mashed potatoes the other day and boy was it oh so good.
re: fldhkybnva
Mmmm, my stomach is growling! I MUST go here soon!!
re: fldhkybnva
I admit it. I am a biscuit dunker from way back. I also have been seen dragging them through the mashed potatoes and gravy. How can a dunker resist?
re: fldhkybnva
Interesting. I like dipping the crispy fried skin into my mashed potatoes and gravy.
re: ludmilasdaughter
What isn't good dunked into those mashed potatoes and gravy? Oh great, now I want Popeye's again.
Happy Independence Day my fellow "mutts"! Cooking for 6 tonight and will get into the details later. But the star of the show is USDA grade prime beef prime rib. We are going to watch the movie Stripes while snacking before dinner. Very appropriate for the 4th of July...
"John Winger: Cut it out! Cut it out! Cut it out! The hell's the matter with you? Stupid! We're all very different people. We're not Watusi. We're not Spartans. We're Americans, with a capital 'A', huh? You know what that means? Do ya? That means that our forefathers were kicked out of every decent country in the world. We are the wretched refuse. We're the underdog. We're mutts! Here's proof: his nose is cold! But there's no animal that's more faithful, that's more loyal, more loveable than the mutt."
Enjoy and be safe today!
re: Fowler
LOVE it, Fowler. :D
re: Fowler
Prime rib!!!! [Drool, Drool, Drool] I want to come to your house. As for the movie, I saw it years ago and I think I laughed so hard I peed my pants! Good choice.
re: Fowler
Tonight will be BBQ. Beer Can Chicken on the grill, along with grilled corn on the cob. On the side is cole slaw with my "secret sauce". Munchies this afternoon is chips with guacamole dip. It's a good day. Staying home and off the roads seems like a safe bet. And yes, there will be wine.
Happy 4th to all and Happy Independence day to all our US hounds.
re: boyzoma
Give up the "secret sauce."


text:
April 4, 2013 / 6:30 PM
Nominated for 2010's Best Documentary Academy Award, Waste Land follows renowned artist
Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest
garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs
an eclectic band of "catadores" -- or self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz's initial
objective was to "paint" the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring
characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the
dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker
has great access to the entire process and, in the end, offers stirring evidence of the transformative
power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.
Lucy Walker, director
98 minutes / not rated
Levitt Auditorium
FINGERMAN LECTURE 2013: Vic Muniz
Join the Art Center for a lecture with Muniz on April 25. The lecture is free, but space is limited
and reservations are required. Click HERE for more information.


text:
Speedboat Adventure 2012 / Euromast
This package deal allows you to discover Rotterdam from the air, from the Euromast, and in an incredibly fast speedboat along the Maas.Attractions, Groups, Tip (Places to Go), Various
Mother's Day Cruise in Style / Raderstoomboot De Majesteit
Stroll across the deck in the spring sunshine and dine in style without having to cook or do dishes. A perfect way to pamper your mother! Sweep her off her feet and onto the dance floor with live music.Attractions, Groups, Boat Tours, Mothersday, Tip (Places to Go), Food & Drinks, Water, Various
Summer Bike Tour Rotterdam / Het Nieuwe Instituut
Bike through the city that never stands still. During the tour a guide from Rotterdam ArchiGuides will tell you all about the infamous architectural history of the Rotterdam as well as the latest development.Architecture, Attractions, Excursions, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), Various
Filtered by
- Date: 03-05-2012 - 03-06-2012
- Category: Attractions Remove filter


text:
Pros: Feel, weight and looks
Cons: none
I have one and the kit of weights. Don't bother getting the kit, the putter is great as it comes stock. I played with the weights but kept going back to the original weights. I may play with them again but for now I'm stroking the putts just fine. I would recomment this putter.


text:
Home > Kitchen & Dining > Appliances > Waffle Makers > Professional 1200-Watt Single Belgian Waffle Maker
Professional 1200-Watt Single Belgian Waffle Maker
Waffle Maker will bring out the waffle lover in you.
Create savory, mouthwatering waffles that come out thick and crispy every time.
Making waffles with this Waring Pro Waffle Maker has never been easier.
With the ability to flip the waffle plates, the batter is evenly distributed across the plates. This even distribution makes perfect waffles every time. This Waring Pro Waffle Maker rotates so you can flip your waffle while it's cooking. The advantage of flipping your waffle while cooking is it gives the waffle a crispy brown exterior.
Features Include:
- Professional quality for home use
- Extra-deep waffle pockets to produce thickest Belgian waffle in the industry
- Rotary feature ensures even baking on top and bottom
- Power and ready extra-large LED Indicators
- Audio beep tones indicate when waffle is ready
- Includes measuring scoop
Professional 1200-Watt Single Belgian Waffle Maker
Professional 1200-Watt Single Belgian Waffle Maker
Our innovative products will provide you and your family with years of enjoyment. And with the Brookstone Protection Plus service and replacement plans, you'll have the added peace of mind knowing that if the unexpected does happen, we will simply repair or replace your covered product. Our enhanced coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty, saving you time and money.
Shopping Cart


text:
Montgomery County Police are looking for the public's assistance in investigating a series of vandalism incidents in Bethesda.
Around 3:15 a.m. on Feb. 17, officers responded to the 6700 block of Melody Lane for a reported vandalism.
They found that a vehicle and a Montgomery County Police K-9 vehicle were spray-painted with profanity, explicit images, a swastika and anti-gay comments.
In the 8200 block of Wahly Drive in Bethesda, officers responded later that morning to two other vandalism incidents involving a light post and a large landscaping rock.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incidents to contact the 2nd District Investigative Section at 301-657-0112 or email a tip to email@example.com. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible.


text:
Legal Resources
Use the filters to find legal resources like cases, reports, staff opinions, and events. You can sort by topic, type or industry.
Displaying 551 - 600 of 1882
Case: Facebook, Inc.
Closing Letter: OpenFeint, Inc.
July 31, 2012
Press Release: FTC Staff Comment to CFPB Supports Protection of Consumers Who Use General Purpose Reloadable Cards
In a comment submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), staff of the Federal Trade Commission expressed support for protecting users of general purpose reloadable (GPR) cards and for the CFPB's proposal to solicit information about the costs and benefits of extending additional...
In response to a request by the Federal Communications Commission for comment, the Federal Trade Commission said that the "cramming" of unauthorized charges on wireless phone bills poses a serious problem for American consumers . The FTC said in its comment that wireless providers should be...
Closing Letter: K9 TheraLight
July 10, 2012
Closing Letter: Michaels Stores, Inc.
July 6, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission today released an FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products , many consumers are likely to believe that they will achieve the maximum "up to" results. The study describes what a test group of consumers...
Case: Spokeo, Inc.
May 30, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission hosted a one-day public workshop to consider the need for new guidance concerning advertising and privacy disclosures in today's online and mobile environments. The workshop addressed online disclosure challenges, including making clear and conspicuous disclosures in...
Public Event: The Economics of Drip Pricing
May 21, 2012
Drip pricing is a pricing technique in which firms advertise only part of a product's price and reveal other charges later as the customer goes through the buying process. The additional charges can be mandatory charges, such as hotel resort fees, or fees for optional upgrades and add-ons. Drip...
Case: THV Holdings LL
Closing Letter: Green Genius, LLC
May 18, 2012
Case: Long Fence & Home, LLLP
Closing Letter: Walgreen Company
May 18, 2012
Case: Serious Energy, Inc.
Closing Letter: Summer Infant, Inc.
May 8, 2012
Press Release: FTC Joins Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Filing Brief Supporting the Constitutionality of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Federal Trade Commission has joined the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in filing a memorandum brief in support of the constitutionality of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) , the 1970 law that is designed to protect the privacy of credit report information...
April 26, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission hosted a workshop to examine the use of mobile payments in the marketplace and how this emerging technology impacts consumers. This event brought together consumer advocates, industry representatives, government regulators, technologists, and academics to examine a wide...
Closing Letter: Direct Marketing Concepts, Inc., et al.
April 25, 2012
Press Release: FTC Conducts Undercover Inspections of Funeral Homes in Nine States to Press Funeral Homes to Comply with Consumer Protection Law
Investigators working undercover in nine states detected significant violations of Federal Trade Commission consumer protection requirements in 23 of 102 funeral homes they visited during 2011. The FTC conducts undercover inspections every year to make sure that funeral homes are complying with the...
Public Statement: Letter to CARU re Clearwater Aquarium (seewinter.com)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Press Release: FTC Orders Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers to Provide Data for Agency's Fourth Major Study on Alcohol Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission has required 14 major alcoholic beverage advertisers to provide information for the agency's fourth major study on the effectiveness of voluntary industry guidelines for reducing advertising and marketing to underage audiences by beer, wine, and distilled spirits...
Case: Upromise, Inc.
Case: RockYou, Inc.


text:
-Where is the practice located?
-Are office hours convenient?
-Does the provider accept my insurance?
-Which hospital is the doctor affiliated with should I need hospital care?
-Where are routine laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging performed?
-How soon are appointments available?
myMcLarenchart (Patient Portal)
Online Pre-Registration
Pay Your Bill Online


text:
Monday, February 04, 2002Boone, N.C. (Feb. 4, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Lady Buc basketball team lost their second straight heartbreaker, this time falling to Appalachian State, 77-74, Monday night from the Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, N.C. Appalachian led out of the gate with a three-pointer by Tiffani Johnson with just 15 seconds elapsed off the clock. ETSU came back, hitting a succession of free throws to take the two-point lead. They did not relinquish the lead for most of the half, but never held more than a four-point advantage. ASU tied it up for the fifth time at the 6:55 mark, and then a jumper by Ashleigh Fuller spurred the Mountaineers on a 10-2 run. At the break the score was 37-30, Appalachian, with ASU's Aisha Bryant leading all scoring with 17 points. The Bucs hacked away at the Mountaineer lead out of the lockerroom, and managed to tie the game at the 15:52 mark thanks to a Megan Jackson (Paris, Tenn.) free throw. The contest was tied seven times, with the Bucs leading at times by as much as five points. Appalachian took the final lead of the game at 3:03, when Bryant's layup gave the Apps the one-point advantage. From the 5:00 mark, the last 16 Mountaineer points were scored by the combination of Bryant and Jaymi Wilson. Four free throws from the duo in the waning seconds of play cemented the 77-74 win for ASU. The Lady Bucs were led by Misty Copas (Kingsport, Tenn.)with 14 points. It is the fourth time in the last five games that Copas has led the Lady Bucs in scoring. Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C.) recorded her seventh double-double outing of the season, picking up 12 points and 11 rebounds. Jackson contributed 13 points and Jessica Lonon (Sylvania, Ga.) added 11. Bryant set a new school record tonight, becoming the first women's basketball player in Appalachian history to score over 30 points in back-to-back outings. Bryant scored 33 points tonight and 30 last Saturday against Furman. Bryant, who has averaged 17.4 points over the last 10 games, also contributed eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals for the Mountaineers. Joanie White had a double-double with 10 points and rebounds, her first since Dec. 19. The Lady Bucs will return to action Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. as they face SoCon rival College of Charleston.
|Copyright ©2015 East Tennessee State Athletics. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Frederick police are trying to identify several people involved in an exchange of gunshots Tuesday in the Lucas Village area near the city's fairgrounds.
Around 5 p.m., witnesses reported that several people, wearing masks and riding in a white car, drove down Pennsylvania Avenue and fired shots in the direction of Hope Circle, police said.
The car then traveled toward East South Street, police said.
A man, described as a teenager about 6 feet tall with a thin build, wearing a windbreaker jacket, fired shots at the car from Hope Circle, police said.
Police are trying to identify both the people in the car and the man seen shooting from Hope Circle, said Detective Sgt. Joe Hayer of the Frederick Police Department.
Investigators aren't sure how many people were in the car, he said.
Hayer declined to say how many shots police believe were fired in the exchange.
No one was injured in the incident, although police reported minor property damage.
Police asked that anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn't already talked to investigators to contact Detective Jorge Garcia at 301-600-1247 or leave an anonymous tip at 301-600-TIPS, or email investigators at email@example.com.


text:
There's a problem loading this menu right now.
Learn more about Amazon Prime.
Save up to $100 or More on Qualifying Nikon COOLPIX Digital Cameras
For a limited time, save up to $100 or more on qualifying Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras when purchased from Amazon.com. Discount does not apply to purchases made from other sellers on the website. Current Amazon.com price includes manufacturer's instant savings. No additional discount will be applied. Offer is valid through November 17, 2012.
For over 75 years Nikon has designated NIKKOR lenses as their highest-quality imaging optics. Today NIKKOR optical glass is offered as standard and is integrated into all of Nikon's imaging products. The lenses have many useful features to capture a variety of subjects.
DX-NIKKOR lenses are engineered specifically for Nikon DX-format cameras. DX lenses can, however, be used on Nikon FX-format cameras (in the camera's DX Crop Mode). DX lenses are not compatible with Nikon 35mm film cameras.
Compensates for camera shake, resulting in sharper images.
Delivers fast, accurate and quiet autofocusing.
Extra-low dispersion glass that combats chromatic aberrations.
Exclusive coating that further reduces ghosting and interior lens flare.
Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens.
›Learn more
›Learn more at dpreview.com


text:
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
Contact Information
Forest Supervisor's Office
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays.
PLEASE NOTE: The Forest Supervisor's Office is an information and administrative office located in Roanoke, VA. This office is NOT located in the forest.
District Offices
Employee Search
Contact Us
Where is this Forest?
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests stretch along the ruggedly beautiful Appalachian Mountains, extending from one end of Virginia to the other and even crossing into parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. Whether you are driving a back-country road, enjoying our glorious fall colors, using binoculars to spot colorful neo-tropical birds, or savoring the peacefulness of wilderness, remember that national forests are special places.
For additional information on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, go to the About the Forest section.
Surveys at Lake Moomaw show the brown trout populations are improving. Read more here.
(Updated: June 8, 2015) - The following webpage contains information for the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Trail Realignment:
January 21, 2015 - The Forest Service is currently evaluating two special use applications to survey two proposed pipeline routes on portions of the George Washington National Forest (GWNF), Jefferson National Forest (JNF), and Monongahela National Forest (MNF).
Public Comment Deadlines:
Subscribe to this feed
Release Date: Aug 25, 2015
Learn more about Virginia's Resource Advisory Committee and their roll in recommending projects to the U.S. Forest Service as part of Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act...
The Lower Cowpasture Restoration Project is a collection of multiple forest management projects managed as one large landscape level project. The emphasis...
View More Features
Learn how to make your community Firewise...
Special Places on the GWJ National Forests...
Quick Links
Alerts & Warnings
View All Forest Alerts
Outdoor Safety in the South
Hazard Tree Safety Poster
Forests to Faucets
PDF Map App
Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov
Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality


text:
I have seen both
だそう and
そう written at the end of a sentence to convey "apparently". Do you use だそう when trying to convey "according to" (によると)?
Take the 2-minute tour ×
Japanese Language Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for students, teachers, and linguists wanting to discuss the finer points of the Japanese language. It's 100% free, no registration required.
I have seen both
If the sentence ends in a verb or -い adjective, do not use -だそう. Here's an example:
If the sentence ends in a -な adjective or a noun, use -だそう:
The rule is this: take the plain form of the sentence (as if you're speaking informally), and add そうです.


text:
Single concentration confirmation of uHTS hits from a small molecule antagonists of the APJ receptor via a luminescent beta-arrestin assay
Currently there are no small molecule tools to investigate the biological functions of apelin and its receptor. Apelin is the endogenous peptide ligand for the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) APJ (angiotensin II receptor-like 1, AGTRL-1 and APLNR). Until the discovery of apelin, APJ was an orphan GPCR. APJ is coupled to Gai, and has been shown in cell culture to inhibit adenylate cyclase. The more ..
BioActive Compounds: 622
Related Experiments
Data Source: Sanford-Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics (SBCCG)
Source Affiliation: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute(SBMRI, San Diego, CA)
Network: NIH Molecular Libraries Production Centers Network (MLPCN)
Grant Number: 1R21NS059422-01
Assay Provider: Dr. Layton Smith, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
Currently there are no small molecule tools to investigate the biological functions of apelin and its receptor. Apelin is the endogenous peptide ligand for the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) APJ (angiotensin II receptor-like 1, AGTRL-1 and APLNR). Until the discovery of apelin, APJ was an orphan GPCR. APJ is coupled to Gai, and has been shown in cell culture to inhibit adenylate cyclase. The APJ gene encodes a receptor that most closely resembles the angiotensin receptor AT1. However, the APJ receptor does not bind angiotensin II. Underscoring the emerging importance of the apelin/APJ system, recent studies have shown that apelin reduces the extent of atherosclerotic lesions in ApoE-/- mice, and opposes the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Additional research has revealed that APJ forms a heterodimer with the Ang II receptor AT1, and that this complex facilitates antagonism of Ang II signaling by apelin. Despite these exciting results, there remains a multitude of unanswered questions regarding the role of apelin and APJ in physiology and pathology.
The project goal is to identify a chemical probe of apelin receptor function that transiently and reversibly activates the receptor. An antagonist or inhibitor receptor activation would provide a novel research tool to evaluate the role of apelin in cardiovascular and metabolic disease pathology.
In this description we utilize enzyme-fragment complementation to directly measure GPCR activation. Unlike imaging or other second messenger assays, the DiscoveRx b-Arrestin assay allows for a direct measure of GPCR activation by detection of b-Arrestin binding to the APJ receptor. In this system, b-Arrestin is fused to an N-terminal deletion mutant of b-gal (termed the enzyme acceptor of EA) and the GPCR of interest is fused to a smaller (42 amino acids), weakly complementing fragment termed ProLink. In cells that stably express these fusion proteins, ligand stimulation results in the interaction of b-Arrestin and the Prolink-tagged GPCR, forcing the complementation of the two b-gal fragments and resulting in the formation of a functional enzyme that converts substrate to detectable signal. Antagonists would be expected to inhibit agonist activation of the receptor resulting in the inhibition of signal formation in this assay.
This assay is a follow-up to "uHTS identification of small molecule antagonists of the APJ receptor via a luminescent beta-arrestin assay", AID 2521.
A. Brief Description of the Assay:
The purpose of this assay is to detect antagonists that inhibit the activation of the Angiotensin II receptor-like 1 (Apelin receptor) in the CHO-K1 AGTRL-1 beta-Arrestin Cell Line in 1536-well plate format in uHTS mode.
B. Materials:
Angiotensin II receptor-like 1 (AGTRL-1) Cell Line (DiscoveRx, Cat# 93-0250C2)
F12 nutrient mix HAMs (Invitrogen, Cat# 11765)
Fetal Bovine Serum, heat-inactivated (Hyclone, Cat# SH30396)
100X Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (Invitrogen, Cat#15140-122)
Hygromycin B (Roche, Cat# 10843555001)
Geneticin (MPBiomedicals, Cat # 1672548)
Trypsin-EDTA 0.25% (Invitrogen, Cat# 25200-056)
Cell Dissociation Buffer (Invitrogen, Cat# 13151)
DPBS (Hyclone, Cat# 30028.02)
T225 TC Flask (Nunc, Cat# 159934)
Cell strainer, 40 um (BD, Cat# 352340)
1536-well, white, solid-bottom, Kalypsys compatible, TC plate (Corning)
Apelin-13 (Sigma-Aldrich, Cat# A6469)
PathHunter Detection Reagents (DiscoveRx, Cat# 93-0001)
Galacton Star
Emerald 11
Cell Assay Buffer
C. uHTS Procedures:
Day1 Cell Seeding
1) Plate 1000 cells/well in 4 uL of assay media into columns 1-48 of a 1536-well assay plate, using straight tip dispense on a Kalypsys dispenser.
2) Centrifuge plates at 500 rpm for 1 minute on a Vspin centrifuge. Use Kalypsys metal lids.
3) Incubate overnight at 37 degrees, 100% relative humidity, 5% CO2 for 16-18 hours.
Day2 Compound Addition
1) Centrifuge compound plates at 500 rpm for 1 minute on a Vspin centrifuge.
2) Using LabCyte Echo, transfer 60 nL from a 2 mM Echo qualified plate containing test compounds into assay plate Col. 5 - 48 (final concentration of test compounds is 20 uM, 1% DMSO). Transfer 60 nL of DMSO to positive and negative control wells in Columns 1 - 4.
3) Immediately following compound/DMSO transfer via the Echo, using the Kalypsys Dispenser, transfer 2ul/well of Assay media to Col. 1-2 for the positive control wells.
4) Using the Kalypsys Dispenser, add 2ul/well of 30 nM Apelin-13 (FAC = 10 nM) in assay media to Col. 3-48 for the negative control and test compound wells .
5) Centrifuge plates at 500 rpm for 1 minute on a Vspin centrifuge.
6) Incubate plates at 25 degrees in the dark for 90 minutes.
7) Following 90 minute incubation, deliver 3.0 uL of Detection Reagent solution to each assay plate (Columns 1 - 48) using a Kalypsys dispenser.
8) Centrifuge plates at 2000 rpm for 3 minute on a Vspin centrifuge.
9) Incubate plates for 60 minutes at 25 degrees in the dark.
10) Read plates using the Viewlux using a luminescence protocol.
D. Recipes:
Growth Media
F12 nutrient mix HAMs supplemented with 10% hi-FBS, 1X Penicillin/Streptomycin; selection reagents: 300ug/ml Hygromycin B, 800ug/ml Geneticin
Assay Media
Same as Growth Media without the selection reagents
Dilute 0.25% Trypsin/EDTA to 0.05% Trypsin/EDTA using DPBS
Positive Control
Growth Media with 30 nM Apelin-13
Detection Reagent
Use the following ratio to prepare the detection reagent:
Galacton Star : Emerald II : Assay Buffer = 1 : 5 : 19
In this assay selected hits from the initial screen (AID 2521) were retested 4 times. The highest result is reported. Compounds with >50% activity are defined as "active" in this assay.
To simplify the distinction between the inactives of the primary screen and of the confirmatory screening stage, the Tiered Activity Scoring System was developed and implemented. Its utilization for the assay is described below.
Activity Scoring
Activity scoring rules were devised to take into consideration compound efficacy, its potential interference with the assay and the screening stage that the data was obtained. Details of the Scoring System will be published elsewhere. Briefly, the outline of the scoring system utilized for the assay is as follows:
1) First tier (0-40 range) is reserved for primary screening data. The score is correlated with % activity in the assay demonstrated by a compound at 20 uM concentration:
Scoring for the primary screen is not applicable in this assay.
a. If outcome of the primary screen is inactive, then the assigned score is 0
b. If outcome of the primary screen is inconclusive, then the assigned score is 10
c. If outcome of the primary screen is active, then the assigned score is 20
Scoring for Single concentration confirmation screening is applicable to this assay.
d. If outcome of the single-concentration confirmation screen is inactive, then the assigned score is 21
e. If outcome of the single-concentration confirmation screen is inconclusive, then the assigned score is 25
f. If outcome of the single-concentration confirmation screen is active, then the assigned score is 30
This scoring system helps track the stage of the testing of a particular SID. For the primary hits which are available for confirmation, their scores will be greater than 20. For those which are not further confirmed, their score will stay under 21.
2) Second tier (41-80 range) is reserved for dose-response confirmation data and is not applicable in this assay
3) Third tier (81-100 range) is reserved for resynthesized true positives and their analogues and is not applicable in this assay
Result Definitions
** Test Concentration.
Additional Information
Grant Number: 1R21NS059422-01
Data Table (Concise)


text:
- 5
- people in the U.S. have this name View Leonard Curiel on Whitepages
Meaning & Origins
From an Old French personal name of Germanic origin, derived from leon 'lion' + hard 'hardy, brave, strong'. This was the name of a 5th-century Frankish saint, the patron of peasants and horses. Although it was introduced into Britain by the Normans, Leonard was an uncommon name during the Middle Ages. It was revived in some areas towards the end of the 1400s, and in the 19th‐century became very popular. It is now also common as a Jewish name (compare Leon).
|287th in the U.S.
Spanish: habitational name from a place named Curiel, in Valladolid province.
|4,859th in the U.S.
Nicknames & variations
Leonardo, Leonarda, Leonhard, Leonardi, Leonord, Leonerd, Leonrd, Leonarde, Leonires, Leonards
Carillo, Cirillo, Curington, Cirilo, Curiale, Coriell, Ciriello, Curie, Curi, Cyril


text:
Description: Add some sequin sparkle to costumes, bridal gowns, prom dresses, and any other special occasion garment with these flat sequins on a string. You can easily stitch the strand to your project, or pull the sequins off for individual application. ...
go to product
Description: This sequin metallic braid trim is great for embellishing clothing, costumes, accessories, and even home decor items. The trim measures approximately 1.25'' in width. Roll contains 20 yards.
Description: This metallic braid trim measures approximately 3/4" in width. This trim is great for embellishing clothing, costumes, accessories, and home decor accents. Roll contains 20 yards.
Explore Fabric.com
We're here to help
Discover Fabric.com
Sewing Center
Give the gift of creativity.
A Fabric.com gift certificate is the perfect gift! Gifts from $10 and up.
#MadeWithFabric #SewInLove


text:
Welcome to our Through These Gates documentary film project!The entrance to the University of Nebraska's football stadium reads "Through These Gates Pass the Greatest Fans in College Football." This film puts that statement to the test. It is an exploration of a state, of a town, of people's relationships, of thousands of students, of the power of a strong leader and mentor and the love of countless athletes who came into contact with a football. It is a glimpse into the world of the Cornhuskers....the self proclaimed greatest fans in college football....and by all assessments the claims they make on their stadium gates may be right. This film follows several individuals associated with the University of Nebraska football community through different life lessons including the mother of a player who passed away and continues to be supported by the football community, the Defensive Coordinator who gave footballs to Husker fans all over the country, a former player struggling with drug addiction, a child with brain cancer who gets to suit up with the team, even an astronaut who is able to see a packed stadium from space on game day. The stories are remarkable, and beyond these, the personal accounts of countless fans are truly inspiring. Through These Gates examines true sportsmanship, genuine community, and unconditional love. It's not just a film about watching football. It's a film about people needing one another.
Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory.


text:
I assume this is a soloution to being able to slide one size square tube inside another. If so where and what would the shims look like. ?
Results 11 to 20 of 68
ShimsMillermatic 251
Lincoln AC/DC "Tombstone"
Milwaulkee Grinder 4 1/2"
Clark Grinder 4 1/2"
12-28-2007, 04:34 PM #12Junior Member
- Join Date
- Dec 2007
- Posts
- 16
Very Nice . . .
That table is very good looking . . . . I have a thread on several sites trying to gather accessory ideas for welding tables . . .Millermatic 251
Lincoln AC/DC "Tombstone"
Milwaulkee Grinder 4 1/2"
Clark Grinder 4 1/2"
I wanted to post some pics of some of the welding/work tables I've made (I've made 7). My original table was 4'x6' with a 1/4" welded to the top. I quickly discovered that that warps the top. The tables I'm using these days are are 2x2x.125 square tubing monsters that are designed to hold 1000+ lbs of concrete countertops. Since they have melamine tops on them, I've discovered the best way to weld on them is use 4 large rect. tubing pieces to clamp to and keep the piece off the wood top and also keep the piece level. Anyway here's some pics.
The way I made these tables was to make the top and bottom a mitered square. then I welded 3 cross-pieces in the top and one in the bottom and welded the top and bottom together with 6 verticle pieces (8 on the 10' tables).
As a self-taught welder I've developed a technique that may or may not be correct, but it works for me. I tack-weld everything into place first (two welds at each contact point for sq. tubing). I have a set of cast aluminum 90" braces that I got for $25 each. I clamp onto these braces and tack-weld. I try to do all 4 corners clamped at once if possible. Once THE ENTIRE pieces has been tack welded together I go back and weld strategically to create the greatest strength but not welding enough welds to make it warp. I have never had a weld break on these tables and we use them pretty roughly. I'll weld symmetrically to cut down on warping. Sometimes I'll weld to make it warp in a certain direction.
12-28-2007, 05:35 PM #15Ken
What else is there besides welding and riding. Besides that
Miller Thunderbolt XL 300/200 AC/DC
Hobart Handler 187
Dewalt Chop Saw
4" Air Grinder
Die Grinder
Rigid Drill Press
Kellogg 10hp Air Compressor
12-28-2007, 06:32 PM #16Junior Member
- Join Date
- Jan 2007
- Location
- San Marcos, TX
- Posts
- 13
apply heat on table top to undo the weld warp
couldn't you heat up the table top with a torch to undo the warp you have on your table top? BTW, it's looking excellent. Also, I think if you weld opposite sides and keep your welds small, you can minimize warpage.
12-28-2007, 07:12 PM #17Senior Member
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- West Georgia
- Posts
- 103
table stuff
Thanks, guys.
couldn't you heat up the table top with a torch to undo the warp you have on your table top?
I wanted to post some pics of some of the welding/work tables I've made
Receiver tube ain't exactly cheap, but that's how I would do something on this level. It's not like you need 50' of it.
Shims would be made out of whatever you wanted to make them out of. You could use regular steel flat stock, or you could use bronze (spendy), or you could even use aluminum.
The easy way to do it is with steel and drill a few holes along the path where the shim is to be placed. Put your shim stock in, then put the other tube in there to locate the shim and fill in the holes with rosettes. You'll need to shim two sides of the hole and might need to shave a little off the shim stock depending on how loose or tight you want it.
If using dissimilar metal shims, you'd do the same drilling of holes, but then you'd drill and tap the shim to accept a screw to keep it.Syncrowave 250DX
Invison 354MP
XR Control and 30A
Airco MED20 feeder
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81
Smith O/A rig
And more machinery than you can shake a 7018 rod at
12-28-2007, 08:48 PM #20Senior Member
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- West Georgia
- Posts
- 103


text:
Carrie Underwood has it all, and in the June issue of Marie Claire she reveals that she always had an inkling that fame was in her future! The 30-year-old shot to success in 2005 when she won "American Idol." Since her days on the TV talent competition, she has racked in six Grammy awards, sold more than 15 million albums, and married a hockey hunk, Mike Fisher.
[Read More from the Carrie Underwood Cover Story in Marie Claire]
But just 12 years ago, the blond beauty was a small-town girl in Checotah, Oklahoma, dreaming a big dream of fame, fortune, and romance. And it seems that at just 18 years old, Carrie had a clear direction of where her life was heading! The "Blown Away" singer told the mag that she foretold her fate in her high school yearbook.
Check out the vid to hear Carrie's super-accurate high school predictions!
More Celebrity Features on Yahoo!:
- Carrie Underwood: 'I Don't Feel Old Enough to Have Kids'
- Carrie Underwood Turns 30: Her Style Evolution
- Carrie Underwood's Down-to-Earth Favorite Date Spot
- Arts & Entertainment
- Carrie Underwood
- Marie Claire


text:
Hartmann Reserve Saddle Backpack
The Belting Leather Collection represents the pinnacle of refined style and superior quality.
Constructed from ultra durable Belting Leather with a water and stain resistant textured lining. The exterior features a front ticket pocket, one elastic mesh pocket for a water bottle and one zippered pocket for small items. The front pocket features an organizational panel for business cards, pens, etc., and a key fob. The middle zippered section contains a large packing area with a mesh zippered pocket. The back pocket contains a built in padded computer sleeve that holds up to a 17" laptop. It also features ergonomic padded shoulder straps for comfortable carrying. The antique brass hardware is a great finishing touch.
Lifetime warranty.
Dimensions: 14" L x 5" W x 16.5" H; 4 lbs.
Hartmann Reserve Saddle Backpack
Hartmann Reserve Saddle Backpack
Brookstone-branded products are backed by a one-year limited warranty. Some massage chairs are backed by a two-year limited warranty (see massage chair product pages for details).
Our innovative products will provide you and your family with years of enjoyment. And with the Brookstone Protection Plus service and replacement plans, you'll have the added peace of mind knowing that if the unexpected does happen, we will simply repair or replace your covered product. Our enhanced coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty, saving you time and money.
You May Also Like
Shopping Cart


text:
This country code will remain if no action is taken to change it.
Our website uses functional cookies that do not collect any personal information or track your browsing activity. When you select your country, you agree that we can place these functional cookies on your device.
We have developed an exceptionally sensitive assay for the proteases calpain I and II. The Calpain-Glo™ Protease Assay is a rapid, homogeneous assay with a luminescent signal that is proportional to the amount of calpain present in the sample. The Calpain-Glo™ Assay uses a recombinant thermostable luciferase, Ultra-Glo™ Luciferase, that dramatically improves sensitivity and detects calpain over a broad range of activity.
Promega Notes 91, 6–9.
Martha O'Brien1, Mike Scurria2, Kay Rashka1, Bill Daily2 and Terry Riss1
Download Article
We offer a range of services to help you succeed using Promega technologies. From product training to set up of automated systems and development of custom applications—our scientific support goes beyond the basics.
Ask us! We are here to help you.


text:
Carson S Shaped Adjustable Bar Stool
A seamless "S" design that is both eye-catching and hip.
With its ultra contemporary styling, the Carson Barstool features a stylish "S" design that will add sophistication to your home. With a rich finish, this stool would be an easy addition to any modern, contemporary setting. The ability to adjust the stool, makes this piece even more appealing. Some assembly required.
Dimensions: 16.25"L x 19"W x 27.63"-36.25"H (Seat Height: 21.5"-30.13"); 20 lbs.
Carson S Shaped Adjustable Bar Stool
Carson S Shaped Adjustable Bar Stool
Our innovative products will provide you and your family with years of enjoyment. And with the Brookstone Protection Plus service and replacement plans, you'll have the added peace of mind knowing that if the unexpected does happen, we will simply repair or replace your covered product. Our enhanced coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty, saving you time and money.
You May Also Like
Shopping Cart


text:
Fact-checking vs. political tussles
The editorial "Forget 'fiscal cliff,' an avalanche is coming our way" fact-checked, generally speaking.
Two points are in order. First, this debt was approved by Congress, yet the Republican-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate, via the filibuster, are planning to hold government hostage once again in an attempt to get their way, if they do what they have already said they are going to do.
Second, the statement that "100 percent of money from payroll taxes for Medicare and Social Security is spent the same year it comes in" implies that the millions of dollars that come in daily and are spent daily by the government are spent on Medicare and Social Security.
Not so! These funds were spent (and are currently spent) on Bush's two wars and his nonfunded Medicare prescription plan. Social Security is not covering the deficit, and neither is the Medicare, but Bush's unfunded tax cut did.
Finally, the uncomfortable question for The News-Sentinel: With the news cycle overwhelmed by the headlines of the nanosecond, and with the Speaker of the House ignoring or openly challenging the truth cops, how much does the much-heralded political fact-checking industry really matter? The Speaker even claims the Congressional Budget Office is partisan! The Speaker treats the truth cops and the CBO not as arbiters who must be heeded, but as participants in the political tussle.
B.J. Paschal


text:
To Catch a Predotter…and Terminotter Too
What did the Predator say to the otter? In all likelihood, it probably didn't say anything - it simply flipped up its shoulder-mounted laser cannon and blew the poor creature to smithereens. But in an alternate universe, the Predator said something to the effect of, "Hey, Otter, let's join forces and have ourselves a baby, dig?"
Thus, the Predotter was born.
I wish I


text:
Description:10 x HP 72.8GB Ultra320 3.5-inch SCSIHot-Plug 15K Hard DriveIn HP Hot-Plug Hard Drive tray (as pictured)Genuine HP serial number and firmwarePart Number(s)
Option Part# 286778-B22
Spare Part# 289243-001
Assembly Part# 360209-004
Model# BF07288285
Overview:HP Compaq Hard Drives undergo an intense qualification process that eliminates data integrity problems firmware and O/S incompatibilities and other causes of data corruption or premature failure. HP Compaq Hard Drives are specifically designed and tested for flawless operation in your equipment.
CategoryProliant HardDrive
Part Number360209-004-10Pack
Products ID454668
Height1.0 inch/2.54cm
Width4.0 inch/10.16cm
InterfaceUltra320 SCSI
Data Transfer Rate320MB/s
Single Track Seek Time0.55ms
Average Seek Time4.9ms
Full Stroke Seek Time10.0ms
Rotational Speed15000RPM
Data Storage Device TypeSAS (Server Attached Storage)
Hard Drive Device TypeHard Drive for Server/Storage Unit (HP)
ApplicationServer Storage
Server TypeHP/Compaq Proliant
Backward CompatibilityU2 and U3 Speeds
Pre-Failure WarrantyYes
Hot Swap TrayIncluded/Attached
[ Replacement Video ]


text:
hungryhouse ExpressDelivered in 45 or your next meal free!*
How does it work?
How does it work?
The Bombay Palace in Worcester
4.3 5
4.3 Stars29 ratings
Sorry, online ordering is unavailable
Sorry, The Bombay Palace is closed today
We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
Please choose from one of our other restaurants in your area.


text:
Roadside Emergency Kit
60 roadside tools and first aid supplies, color-coded for fast access.
A travel companion you'll feel good about.
- Compact and easy to store, folded into 3 sections
- Supplies for repairs, treating minor injuries, summoning roadside help and more
- Contents neatly stored in clear individual pockets
- Color-coded–red for first aid, yellow for tools
If you commute or take long car trips, emergencies are bound to happen–often when you're by yourself or cut off from immediate help. This handy kit can help you deal with the consequences quickly and safely, so you're back on the road fast. It's also a great utility resource while camping or working around the house.
Tools to summon help or make repairs.
A high-visibility safety vest, reflective triangle and help sign reduce the hazards of being stopped roadside, so you can get assistance safely. Jumper cables, a multi-tool, pliers and an emergency guide help with repairs. Also included are glow sticks (2), compass/whistle, 9-foot rope, crank flashlight, work gloves, duct tape, zip ties (10), tire gauge and hand cloth.
First aid supplies for quick treatment.
The first aid section includes a rain poncho, blanket, first aid pouch, cotton swabs (4), antibiotic ointment (4) and antiseptic wipes (4). There are also bandages in assorted sizes: 2.25" x 4" (2), 1" x 3" (5) and 0.75" x 3" (5), plus 5 butterfly bandages.
Drive with peace of mind. Order the Roadside Emergency Kit today from Brookstone!
Roadside Emergency Kit
Shopping Cart


text:
The highest quality, 100% Grade A asparagus cut to a uniform 6" length ensuring no waste as they are tender from top to bottom. Each spear has been picked fresh from the field and individually frozen to lock in superior flavor. The perfect choice to accompany any meal or use as a quick, healthy snack!
Exchange calculations based on Choose Your Foods:
Exchange Lists for Diabetes ©2008 by the American
Diabetic Association & The American Diabetes Association
Note: Ingredients may change as our product recipes are updated.
You may also want to see your product packaging for ingredients.
Product reviews are submitted by our online shoppers; they do not reflect our opinions
and we have no responsibility for their content. We do not permit any obscene, libelous,
infringing material on our website.
Next Service Date is determined at checkout.
Earn 5% back from every online purchase. On this order you could earn
0 points / $0.00
FREE Sign Up
About Us
Customer Service
Connect with Us!
© 2015 Schwan's Home Service, Inc. | Copyright Policy | Privacy Policy | Security Practices
Script section containing code for Liveperson Chat Solution


text:
Congratulations, Bruins Nation, your baseball boys did what the experts though impossible, beating back all higher-ranked comers to become the 2013 National Champions!
This rare piece, published to commemorate the University of California - Los Angeles' dramatic dance through the field to the top of the heap in Omaha, features
amazing artwork and the bold championship title, celebrating the achievement of Adam Plutko, David Berg, Zack Weiss, Pat Valaika, Nick Vander Tuig, Kevin Williams, Ryan Deeter, Eric Filia, and the rest of the Bruins greats of 2013. With the official UCLA Bruins logo, and the final scores of all their tournament victories leading to ultimate victory over Mississippi State, this rare commemorative item is the ultimate poster for the wall of any fan of college baseball, UCLA sports, NCAA athletics, and America's
Note: this poster was produced in extremely
limited quantity, and is now out-of-print; available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Product Specifications:


text:
Similar Jobs
Service Coordinator
Entry-level sales professional
Locate this job
You are passionate, motivated and independent. You thrive on helping customers achieve their financial goals, objectives and lifelong dreams. You are a person that customers can count on to help them meet their financial needs. Are you an experienced financial service professional looking to spend more time selling and less time prospecting? As an Allstate Personal Financial Representative you'll soar to new heights with the following sales support:
- Consumer-centric product portfolio including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and more
- Extensive marketing and product materials
- Nationwide Marketing support to reach new customers through the Allstate brand
- Telemarketing campaigns designed to generate immediate sales leads, qualify prospects and set up appointments
Why Allstate?
We'll help you get off to a fast start through comprehensive sales education, while providing financial incentives designed to help you get established. Proven business installation processes and local support will allow you to focus on existing customers, all while providing you the resources necessary to help partner agencies identify the right time to introduce you on a favorable basis to Allstate customers.
How Will I be Rewarded?
- Unlimited money-making potential through commissions, bonuses, expansion and more
- Provides you with comprehensive training — at no cost — to help get you up and running quickly
- Offers strong brand recognition and a solid reputation as a leader in the industry and in local communities
What Do You Need?
- At least 3 years of life insurance of financial services sales experience
- State Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- FINRA Series 6 and 63 Securities Licenses
- A strong track-record of success
Visit our website at http://www.allstatepfr.com to learn more becoming an Allstate Personal Financial Representative.
More About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America. Allstate was founded in 1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol ALL. Allstate is widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate ®" slogan. We have approximately 70,000 professionals made up of employees, agency owners and staff. Among Allstate's employees, nearly 60 percent are women, and more than 30 percent are minorities.
Apply on company website


text:
Head Speed Pro II Lite Low White Shoes (272702WHBK)Size 9.0 Only
$77.94reg: $99.95 bang for the buck: $$$
Head Speed Pro II Lite Low White Shoes (272702WHBK)Size 9.0 Only
$77.94reg:$99.95 bang for the buck: $$$
- Product Details
Product Specs
Weight: 13.5 ounces Height: Low
Description of the Shoes
The HEAD Speed Pro II Lite Low Indoor shoes feature HEAD's TRIENERGY Technology. The Speed Pro II has a new upper material for better wear in the toe area. These shoes are slightly wider then HEAD's past shoes for true to size fit. Color White/Black.
- HEAD Vi-Pod: Integrated in the heel, the HEAD Vi-Pod Technology absorbs the energy of impact and distributes it to the entire foot, eliminating vibration & maximizing comfort.
- HEAD Energy Bridge: Strategically placed between the heel and forefoot the HEAD Energy Bridge provides torsional stability and conducts a transfer of energy form the heel to forefoot.
- HEAD Lateral Control: Integrated in the outsole, HEAD Lateral control is a squared edge of hard rubber that provides lateral stability and enables quick response.
- HEAD Radial Contact: Radial Contact ensure a constant point of traction for optimal stability with maximum flexibility and maneuverability.
- HEAD Cooling System: Provides state-of-the-art moisture management and maintains ultimate breathability by absorbing and releasing excess heat buildup.
- HEAD Comfort Grid: HEAD CXG Technology guarantees fantastic shock absorption in every step.
- Hidden HEAD HeelStab System
- Breathable Air Mesh
- Injected TPU frame
- Half Sock Construction
- Highly Responsive Heel Foam
- 6-Month Out-Sole Warranty
- Low to the Ground
- Non-Marking Rubber Gum Sole
- EVA Midsole
- TPU Shank
- Related Products


text:
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Best buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark are twelve year old boys looking forward to a summer of fun in 1970. When Dustin mows the lawn of seventy-five year old Jonathan Sperry, a man he has seen at church, a unique friendship develops. What happens the rest of this summer is something Dustin and his friends will never forget!
Cast: Gavin MacLeod, Mary Jean McAdams, Jansen Panettiere, Frankie Ryan Manriquez, Robert Guillaume
Produced by: Rich Christiano
Directed by: Rich Christiano
Written by: Dave Christiano, Rich Christiano
Running time: 1hr 36min
Opens: Sep 18, 2009 Limited
|Theaters for Today
Pick a day
on this day.