text:
This must be a naive question, but I'm wondering about the definition of quasi-unipotent monodromy for general families, not only 1-parameter families. The problem is that usually, in the books of algebraic geometry, quasi-unipotent monodromy is only discussed over a disc $\Delta^{\ast}$, i.e. for a 1-parameter family. In this case we know that for a fibration $f: X \rightarrow \Delta$, with monodromy representation $\rho : \pi_{1}(\Delta^{\ast}) \rightarrow Aut(H^{i}(X_{0}))$, the image $\rho (T)$ of a generator $T$ of $\pi_{1}(\Delta^{\ast})$ is a quasi-unipotent matrix. What is the correct generalization of this to arbitrary families? For example, in the multi-parameter case, it could happen that there are several generators $T_{i}$ such that each $\rho(T_{i})$ is a quasi-unipotent matrix but, for example, $\rho(T_{1})\rho(T_{2})$ is not quasi-unipotent. So is the possible generalization that all of the matrices in the monodromy group (image of the monodromy representation) should be quasi-unipotent or does it suffice that the image of the generators be quasi-unipotent?
Quasi-unipotency is a well defined notion at any point of the discriminant. If we have a proper family $f : X \to S$ of varieties with a smooth total space and a smooth base, and if $p \in D \subset S$ is a point of the discriminant, then we say that the local monodromy of the family near $p$ is quasi-unipotent if we can find a small analytic neighborhood $p \in U \subset S$ of $p$ in $S$, so that if $o \in U - D$ is a base point, then the monodromy representation $mon : \pi_{1}(U-D,o) \to GL(H^{i}(X_{o},\mathbb{C})$ has an image whose Zariski closure $G$ is a quasi-unipotent linear algebraic group (that is, the quotient of $G$ by its unipotent radical is a finite-group).
In general it is rare for the local monodromy to be quasi-unipotent. If $p$ happens to be a very singular point of the discriminant, then the local monodromy tends to be big and is often as big as it can be, and not quasi-unipotent at all. However, if $p$ is at worst a normal crossing singularity of $D$, then the local monodromy is quasi-unipotent.


text:
Oops - something went wrong there. You may have followed an out of date link or bookmark, or we may have a temporary issue on our site. If you typed in a URL, please double check it.
We want to help you find what you were looking for, so try searching or using the options below.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
What does knee-jerk reaction mean?
From NYT article:
Another senior Socialist, who declined to be identified, said the party could not afford knee-jerk reactions.
What does knee-jerk reaction mean?
From NYT article:
A knee-jerk reaction indicates a reflexive response.
There are a couple of particular concerns with such responses:
These are benefits in nature (if falling, notice that arms automatically attempt break the fall, particularly protecting the head); when applied to speech and whatnot, such as in office, it isn't a recommended practice to work solely from 'instincts' (for example, if a suggestion strikes a nerve with one member, emotions may speak for him, as opposed to taking an objective standpoint.)
It's an expression/saying meaning:
It's origin is thus:
"Striking the tendon below the patella gives rise to a sudden extension of the leg, known as the knee-jerk."
The term began to be used figuratively from the early 20th century onwards. O. O. McIntyre, in his New York Day-By-Day column in The Coshocton Tribune, October 1921, wrote this:
"Itinerant preacher stemming Broadway on a soap box. And gets only an occasional knee-jerk."


text:
Ryu Connor wrote:The freezer trick for an HDD is a Hail Mary. It will further damage the drive. The condensation that forms on the platter forces the head to pass through water.
puppetworx wrote:There is a Schrodinger's cat scenario played out in that video, until he opened the drive there is no way of knowing if there is condensation forming inside of it or not and the act of opening it will expose the platters to humidity in the outside air.
nerdrage wrote:I would think it much more likely that a frozen drive would actually EXPEL air as it warms up, thus minimizing any condensation. Everything inside the drive (including the air) is at 0 degrees F when it's taken out of the freezer. As the drive housing warms up, the air inside the drive will gradually warm up as well, and as it does so it will expand and increase pressure inside the drive. In order to equalize pressure this expanding air will be released from the breather hole.
DPete27 wrote:You're ignoring the fact that the outside air will be warmer than inside the drive until equilibrium is met. If left on a bench without powering the hdd on (since the drive motor generates heat when running), the warm exterior air would be trying to get inside. Right?
nerdrage wrote:there would need to be something causing the pressure inside the drive to be lower than the pressure outside the drive.
nerdrage wrote:Can you explain why warmer exterior air would be "trying" to get inside?
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


text:
Is there a package or Notebook for Mathematica that can enable me to do some numerical calculations with octonions? Maybe a way to plug-in the octonion multiplication table?
Yesterday I posted THE comprehensive list of 480 octonions, Fano planes and multiplication tables here. You may be interested in the some of the code base for that, which you can find in this notebook.
It includes a Cayley-Dickson doubling of the built-in Mathematica quaternions to perform general octonion math. An interactive CDF is also available (but I suspect the users of this forum don't need that ;-)
This is the foundation for some of the visualizations used in an interactive visualization of Octonions, E8 Lie groups and particle physics here. While I have several related Wolfram Demonstrations on Dynkin Diagrams and E8 Particles, I have been unable to successfully publish that first Octonion visualization pane.


text:
Just when one of the Dorchester 's lifeboats was secured to the Escanaba 's side, one of the survivors fell in between the two. The man was covered with oil and the men in the lifeboat could not extricate him from his perilous position. Ensign Arrighi swam between the boat and the ship—placing himself in grave danger of being crushed between the two vessels—and pulled the man out, then held him up so a line could be put around him for rescue. Arrighi continued his efforts until his rubber suit became worn and filled with water, and he was hauled on board the Escanaba , where he was then treated for exposure.
Both Coast Guardsmen were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for their heroism that night, and both men perished four months later when the Escanaba was torpedoed off the coast of Newfoundland while protecting another convoy and went down with all but two survivors. Pictured above and on the far right is Ensign Arrighi in late 1942.
USS Melville (AD-2)
The first U.S. Navy ship built as a destroyer tender was the Melville (AD-2), named for the first Chief of the Bureau of Engineering and former Arctic explorer Rear Admiral George W. Melville. Laid down on 13 November 1913 by New York Shipbuilding Corporation at Camden, New Jersey, the Melville launched on 2 March 1915 and commissioned on 3 December of that year. The ship's first operational duty came with the U.S. entry into World War I, when she was deployed to Queenstown, Ireland, during May 1917 to act as tender to U.S. destroyers protecting Allied convoys and as flagship for the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, in Europe, Vice Admiral William S. Sims. The ship's ability to rig some 330 portable cots also made her useful as a troop transport when she returned home in January 1919. In May of that year, the 7,150-ton, 417-foot Melville deployed to the Azores to support the transatlantic flight of the Navy's NC-series seaplanes. The Melville deployed to the Pacific Fleet in July 1919 and arrived at her new home port of San Diego at the end of October, having undergone repairs in Panama after a boiler explosion that caused the only personnel casualties the ship ever suffered.
The Melville served the Pacific Fleet until November 1940, when she was detached to the East Coast to service the newly established Patrol Forces, U.S. Fleet; she was permanently reassigned to the Atlantic Fleet on 1 February 1941. During January 1942, the destroyer tender deployed to Londonderry, Northern Ireland, where she gave support to Allied convoy escorts. During 1942-1943, the Melville operated at bases established in Iceland, Brazil, and Scotland, and at U.S. East Coast ports. From May 1944 to the end of the war in Europe, the ship was based at Portland, England, primarily as a minesweeper and amphibious warfare craft tender. Her planned transfer to the Pacific was canceled by the Japanese surrender, and the aged tender was sent to Jacksonville, Florida, to assist in the mothballing of escort vessels. The Melville , now too small and too worn to serve with a much-reduced postwar fleet that had numerous newer and far better-equipped tenders, was decommissioned at Norfolk, Virginia, on 9 August 1946, stricken on 23 April 1947, and sold for scrap on 19 August 1948.


text:
Members of the media who wish to reach students, faculty, staff, or a spokesperson of the College, please email Media Relations or call 802-440-4399.
Bennington College
Office of Communications
One College Drive
Bennington, VT 05201-6003
Bennington faculty member Mansour Farhang and Maryland University professor Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak have received multiple grants—including $50,000 from George Soros's Open Society Institute—to convene a conference on "Toward a Culture of Civil Liberties, Human Rights and Democracy in Iran" at the University of Maryland's Roshan Center for Persian Studies, from October 28-31.
The conference will bring together intellectuals, academics, journalists, and rights advocates to "examine, interrogate and assess ... the possibility of a non-partisan and pluralistic discourse ... and, if at all possible, solidify its gains and chart its course in the foreseeable future," Farhang and Karimi-Hakkak said in a statement. "We believe strongly that non-partisan demands for political equality regardless of gender, religion or ethnicity stand a chance finally to bring about a paradigm shift in the consciousness of Iranians and lead to the establishment of a state that would respect and advance the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people."
More than 30 influential figures have volunteered to participate in the conference, including Shirin Ebadi, the 2003 Nobel Laureate for Peace, and Ambassador John Limbert, a former American Embassy hostage in Iran and currently a Distinguished Professor of International Affairs at the U.S. Naval Academy.
For more information, click here.
Farhang, a former Iranian ambassador to the UN, is Bennington's Catharine Osgood Foster Chair for Distinguished Teaching.


text:
All things Mother Earth Living
by Jessica Kellner, Editor
dinner gong, dinner bell, reclaimed materials, reclaimed project, pan lid, scrap lumber, Jessica Kellner
A friend recently told me she summons the family to dinner by sending them text messages. Hey, it's better than shouting through the house, right? It reminded me of the old-fashioned dinner bell, when the farm wife would clang a bell to call the family to the dinner table. What if we reclaimed some of that pre-meal ritual to begin our meals with the familiar sound of a dinner gong, which invokes a feeling of ceremony, instills harmony and calls people forth to a nourishing meal?
This fun dinner gong is made with a castoff pan lid (if you don't have an unmatched lid, you're sure to find one at a thrift store), but a secondhand cymbal, old hubcap or any resonant metal surface would do just as well. Hang the lid-turned-gong on a freestanding base made of reclaimed lumber, and whoever makes dinner can clang the gong, signifying the beginning of the evening meal. Supplies: Reclaimed scraps of 2-by-4Disposable wooden chopsticksWooden spoonAn old pan lid, cymbal, hubcap or other metal surfaceHow-To: 1. The gong stand's "legs" are 1/2- by 3-inch salvaged boards cut 12 inches long. Using a jigsaw, cut a 11/2-inch-square hole centered about 11/2 inches from the end. 2. Use chopsticks for the "pins" that fasten the pieces of the stand together. Cut the sharp tips off the chopsticks and use 21/4 inches of the tapered section for the joint at the base. Cut the top section 23/4 inches long and round the tips with sandpaper. 3. For the crosspiece, cut a salvaged 2-by-2 board 18 inches long with a 45-degree angle at each end. Then drill a 3/8-inch hole 5 inches from each end. Slide the legs onto the crosspiece through the square holes and stand it up. 4. The top pin will enter the drilled hole in the crosspiece from the outside of the leg and exit through the inside, pinning the structure together. You may need to enlarge the underside of the hole for the pin to get through; a hammer tap might help. 5. The base is a salvaged board, wider than the legs, cut 21 inches long. Set the stand on the base and mark the outside of the legs for a 3/16-inch hole. Tap in the bottom pin, which will keep the stand's legs from spreading outward. 6. A rat-tail file makes a notch where the wooden spoon striker sits atop the gong. The pan lid or tile blade can be suspended on a leather or nylon lace.
Project by Susan Wasinger. Buy her book Sewn by Hand here!
Subscribe to
Mother Earth Living
Welcome to Mother Earth Living, the authority on green lifestyle and design. Each issue of Mother Earth Living features advice to create naturally healthy and nontoxic homes for yourself and your loved ones. With Mother Earth Living by your side, you'll discover all the best and latest information you want on choosing natural remedies and practicing preventive medicine; cooking with a nutritious and whole-food focus; creating a nontoxic home; and gardening for food, wellness and enjoyment. Subscribe to Mother Earth Living today to get inspired on the art of living wisely and living well.
Save Money & a Few Trees!
Pay now with a credit card and take advantage of our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. You'll save an additional $5 and get six issues of Mother Earth Living for just $14.95! (Offer valid only in the U.S.)
Or, choose Bill Me and pay just $19.95.
Copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved | Ogden Publications, Inc., 1503 SW 42nd St., Topeka, Kansas 66609-1265
Special Interest Websites : Community Chickens • Good Things to Eat • Keeping Backyard Bees


text:
Subscribe to Ride email blasts to keep up on the latest products and be automatically entered in monthly product giveaways!
This item may be available for In-Store Pickup. Learn More.
Featuring rocker in the nose and a level micro-camber zone extending under the feet and through the tail.
This totally unique sidewall combines layers of Slimewalls® material and carbon strategically placed at the inserts out to the contact points in the tip and tail on a twin, and the back inserts to the contact points in the tail on a directional board. This exclusive tech enhances the charging riders' experience as we have moved the carbon pop construction to the outside edge for better stability and enhanced response.
This power distribution technology provides total board control in every stance location. 5 widespread carbon stringers placed at the binding zone gather input from any stance width and all pressure angles. Rider input is then channeled to the opposing contact point for maximum board control.
Purify the response from our Pop Glass, Carbon Arrays and Linear reinforcements by filtering out vibration for a super smoothed-out, snappy core.
Built to smooth the Ride and lighten the load. The UL Core has tip-to-tail full thickness silencer stringers, placed strategically within the wood core for high strength and less weight.
Weighing less than half of traditional plastic top sheets, Membrain® maintains a smooth feel by infusing urethane into fabric. Along with pushing limits in the world of lightweight, this process also allows us to push the boundaries when it comes to graphics by utilizing the textures and aesthetics associated with a variety of fabrics.


text:
Francis ineffective?
BREAKING: Francis has not reversed decades-long trends in Catholic practice over the course of one year.
A new Pew Research poll shows what many Catholics might expect: Francis is really popular among the faithful. And lots of them still don't go to Mass very often. (Also Catholics still disagree with a bunch of church teachings.) Still, you'll find plenty of news stories leading with the claim that for all the excitement the pope has generated, it seems not to have put more people in the pews. Catholics say they're praying more--just not in church.
Aggregated Pew Research survey data reveal "no change in self-reported rates of Mass attendance among Catholic," according to the new report. And "in the year since Francis became pope, 40 percent of U.S. Catholics say they attend Mass at least once a week, unchanged from the months immediately preceding the papal transition."
That's not surprising. Mass attendance has been holding steady for years. The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, for example, estimates the percentage of Catholics who attend Mass weekly somewhere in the mid-20s. CARA's data differ from Pew's because it uses both phone surveys, in which people tend to over-report socially desirable behavior, and self-administered surveys--respondents fill out a form--which seem to suffer less from over-reporting. (Read all about it.)
Of course, there's plenty of anecdotal evidence that Francis has energized Catholics, inspired the fallen away to return, and even made non-Catholics consider joining up. (Just yesterday, a Protestant friend told me he was thinking of crossing the Tiber because of Francis--and he's an ordained minister.) But I don't know many observers of the Catholic scene who expected Mass attendance to spike in the months following Francis's election. Catholics don't go to Sunday Mass for the pope. They go for several reasons: to worship God; to receive Communion; for spiritual edification; to listen to Scripture; to be with their prayer community; for a good homily (one hopes). Parishes succeed to the extent that they satisfy their members' spiritual needs.
A pope alone can't create good parishes. Sure, he can excite his people in any number of ways. But if they show up at Mass and find a limp liturgy, an unwelcoming environment, a dull homily, or a priest they can't relate to, there's a good chance they won't be back. That's where the men Francis appoints as bishops come in. They determine seminary culture, which means they determine parish culture--for years and years. If you're looking for a Francis effect, look no further than the Congregation for Bishops.
You know, the curial office he just shook up.
About the Author
27 comments
- All
- Editor Featured
Strange! Is George now pontificating?. He lost all credibility as far as I am concerned when he declared the "FIRST STRIKE" by George W. Bush on Iraq to be a "just" war. Since then I have ignored his declarations. He is the political hack. He should have reviewed the traditional checks that first had to be made. I expect he will soon feel very frustrated if Pope Francis continues returning our church to what Jesus emphasized would some day He would find most important. Remember Jesus said he would some day remark to each of us: "I was hungry and you gave (or did not give) me to eat;, thirsty and gave (or did not give) me to drink; etc." That is how He will decide who will be invited "into the house of my Father". When Jesus complained about the Pharasees he never said they were intellectually defective or did not go out of their way to be exact in doing what they believed they had to do to be "right". Being "right" is not as important and being loving. It smacks of pride.
It's not just about people going to mass. I think that no matter how popular Francis is or becomes, there is no way he can revive the dead doctrines/practices on birth control, LGBT issues, marriage/divorce, accountability for sex abuse and its cover-up. People may love him, bit that won't make them suddenly want to take up NFP or make them want to disenfranchise gays. As long as the church clings to those teachings, people will be leaving the church.
What Crystal said ... in spades!
Francis is interested in changing those within the church. Everything else will follow. Francis has nothing about NFP or disenfranchising gays. Why are you clinging to that? It looks like a desire to be mal-content at any cost. Going to confession more does not indicate a return to holiness. Just ask all those pedophiles who confessed frequently but changed nothing. Same with those who covered up.
I'm not attacking Francis. Just saying that the reasons why most people have left the church or don't want to become Catholics have been studied and many of them have to do with the church's teaching on contraception, marriage/divorce, women's ordination, treatment of gays, the sex abuse problem, etc. If those teaching and ways of procedding don't change ... and we can see they haven't yet changed, despite some words about mercy ... then it's really unlikely the number of Catholics will change due to Francis' popularity. Guys like the Dalai Lama and Bishop Tutu are very popular and revered for their compassion and wisdom, but as much as they are liked and listened to, most of those who appreciate them don't then become Buddhists or Anglicans.
In addition to what Crystal wrote, there's more. Pope Francis will not rejuvenate American parishes languishing with poor music, weak preaching, and a lack of genuine hospitality. The change of tone needs to seep down to every faith community.
There *are* some counterexamples, Todd. But, alas, they are precious few. Like Our Lady of Lourdes in Atlanta. A Dominican--and predominantly African American--parish. E.g., amazing music, and much less expensive than the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra!
As much as I prefer Francis and wish to forget JPII and B16, Francis' style (for lack of better word) is not going to get me back into the Church of Rome. His two predecessors inflicted enough damage on Vatican II's implementation to last a lifetime (or, in the case of Catholicdom, more than a lifetime). Francis could, for instance, request the world's English-speaking bishops to jettison the bastardized liturgical translation imposed by Rome and adopt ICEL's 1998 translation; the current one simply serves to remind disaffected Catholics of nearly 35 years of retrogression before March 2013. The pope could invite married presbyters to return to carrying out liturgical services for the church. Francis could appoint women to genuine leadership roles over the ordained in the Vatican curia. As others have noted, the issues of same-sex civil marriage, women's ordination, artificial birth control, etc. are not going to go away. There's a real possibility (probability?) that B16's desire for a smaller church will end up being the default position of the Francis papacy. If such occurs, what a waste!
I'm still holding out to see what happens with his commission and synod and however he's going to act collegially. I join others in great joy at his gestures and lifestyle changes, "The Joy of the Gospel," and "who am I to judge" approach - even if it is not consistent given some questionable disciplinary actions. I think recent episcopal appointments are not encouraging, but he didn't have much of a bench. Not sure if he can throw off the ballast in whatever time he has...but I'm still hoping.
But I've also had a historically confused thought of a Gorbachev scenario where an attempt at "perestroika" led to a great implosion...
The Vatican today announced the fifteen members of the new Council on Finance, to be led by Cardinal George Pell. The members named include eight cardinals and seven layMEN. What century are we in!
Many of the suggestions for a quicker pace offered so far call for the pope to act unilaterally, and I think unilateral ukases from the Vatican are what he is trying to stop. For instance, if he were to pronounce a single wiggle in the Church's position on the range of sex-related issues that agitate American Catholics, I and many of the complainers, would be among the first to holler, "Why didn't he wait for the synod? What happened to consultation?"
IMO, David Pasinski's spine-tingler about how Perestroika devolved into Putin should not be passed over without further thought. Many (most?) of the people who make the trains run on time in the Church are not convinced by Pope Francis's words and example so far. The pope is playing a long game, but the bureaucracy is used to outlasting threats.
And, finally, I agree with Mr. Jaglowicz that it would be awfully nice to have the Mass back in English.
Pope Francis strikes me as a holy man who reminds by example what a guardian of holy faith and tradition is supposed to be ... as opposed to many in the hierarchy who are mere guards or even goons in service to themselves more than anything else.
I don't think change is on the pope's agenda so much as trying to restore a sense of service to the faith (and the faithful) among the hierarchs. Doctrine won't change, but perhaps the spin will be more positive and encouraging. Sinners might be invited to Mass more often, to seek encouragement and correction in Reconciliation frequently, rather than being told to leave the table until they get their thinking in line.
That would be nice.
John Page:
What no women? Not even Mary Ann Glendon?
A few years ago I taught in a Teacher Training Program in Lagos, Nigeria. At the beginning of the year the students, all adults, elected their school officers. All candidates were men, except the Treasurer candidates who were all women.
I asked why. The answer? They considered women to be more honest with money.
Contraception is hardly a cause for people leaving the church. We know that practically all Catholics attending Mass practice contraception. If Francis officially changes the stance of Rome he will only be confirming what Catholics are doing.
As far as change is concerned there is already change happening. The biggest change is the turning away of adulation of the rich and regard for the poor. There is no more radical change than that. That is the essence of the gospel Read the anointing of Jesus. Luke 4:18
Secondly, the change in the Vatican bank. How monumental is that!1
Further there will be changes. Francis has been around Rome a long time. He knows the devils he is dealing with. They are lying in wait to ensnare him. So far he has been ahead of them.
Francis comes from South America, a continent, except for the careerist bishops, that has been clamoring for change. Principal among them is Cardinal Rodriguez. When reporters asked him several years ago how he handles dubious orders coming from Rome, he said: "Between Honduras and Rome there is a very big ocean." People like Oscar R are on most of the committes planning a long needed collegiality and other things.
It is just the beginning.
Pell anf his commission are not making changes in the Vatican Bank but in the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administration_of_the_Patrimony_of_the_Apos...
American parishes languishing with poor music, weak preaching, and a lack of genuine hospitality. The change of tone needs to seep down to every faith community.
That's where I have hope. The change of tone from the papacy could inspire clergy to preach better and faith communities to be more hospitable. It would be something of a miracle, why why couldn't it happen?
Perhaps Francesco is demonstrating to us what are the practical political limits to which he can go?
How can we expect Francesco to embrace a married clergy, women priests and/or same-sex marriage when these ideas are considered subversive by the very ideologues that elected him pope just a year ago?
I wonder if Francesco has really done about all he could do in the present moment and now he must pave the way for his sucessor, or sucessors, to further move the church along this new path. Remember, these hierarchs think in terms of decades and centuries - they don't call Rome the Eternal City for nothing.
The reform and renewal of the church is not going to come from any hierarch - including Francesco, who I suspect understands this more than he lets on in public. The hierarchy is dispirited, discredited and disappearing - their day is done.
It's up to the PEOPLE to take matters into their own hands. The PEOPLE are the only ones who have the capacity for reform and renewal of the church.
I think actually Francis *could* make significant changes if he actually wanted to. Let's look at the recnet past ... Paul VI decided, against the advice of his own pontifcal commission on birth control, that birth control was a bad thing ... JPII decided, against the advice of the pontifical biblical commission, that the church "could not" make women priests ... B16 decided, who knows why, to change the catechism to say that being gay was "disordered". No one's head exploded and there were no coups ;)
PS - and don't forget B16's decision that pope's could retire.
I think he has already made a huge change in the Church for the good by redirecting our priorities back to the poor and suffering. As important as many other issues are- and the ones we care most about varies among individual Catholics- how we treat our sisters and brothers is where the rubber hits the road.
But "how we treat our brothers and sisters" is what the issues of sex abuse accountability and women's ordination and gay rights and communion for divorced/remarried people are all about.
Yes, they are, and work remains to be done on those issues. But in looking at Francis' effectiveness, one can't look at only what remains to be done. I agree with Bill Mazzella, he has accomplished a great deal in the year he has held the job- and in ways that really matter. If I were doing his performance review, he would get a positive one.
For some context of what Francis wishes the church to accomplish, consider this sketch of the Millenial generation. Headline: "Millenials unattached to everything, including religion."
The "Francis Effect" if it ever comes to fruition, will be a journey, not an event.
Jim Pawels,
You are exactly right. And I would argue that one can't undo 25 plus years of damage in 12 months.
How about this from Drew Christiansen
"The carnival is over." http://americamagazine.org/content/all-things/francis-far-more-show-part...
Gotta love it.
And I would argue that one can't undo 25 plus years of damage in 12 months.
Actually, it's 35 years of damage - John Paul II was elected in 1978.
"A Pope alone cannot create good parishes." I couldn't agree more. And the same goes for the rest of Gramt Gallicho's comments. Maybe it is an American cultural thing that expects the New President down to the New Sherrif , who promises to do things differently - in order to get elected - that he will actually do things differently; that he (or rarely she) will make a difference. Admittedly a Cardinal doesn't campaign to be elected Pope. And we'll probably never know why a majority of the College of Cardinals chose Francis to be the successor of Benedict XVI. In what sense did they expect Francis to be effective? My belief is that enough of them saw a break had to be made away from the Euro-centric, if not Vatican-centric, thinking & staffing of the Curia. As well as recognition that the church in the Southern Hemisphere had been taken for granted for too long. A practical Jesuit of Italian extraction from Buenos Aires seemed to tick so many boxes if one was looking for a man prepared to take on the cleansing of the Augean Stables of church administration without resorting to Herculean force and cunning. It disappoints me that The Precepts of the Church are given the same status at The Decalogue. I was brought up to believe that not to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation was as serious as murder, grand theft, adultery i.e, all mortal sins. This is so obvious absurd morality that I am not surprised that the Moral Theology of the church has lost respect and many catholics just drift away.


text:
SDCC: Marvel: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Panel
Comic Books
Showing results 41-80 of 121
Thu, April 3rd, 2014
- Writing Under the Influence
This week, Ron draws inspiration from an interview with "Community" creator Dan Harmon, and catalogs his own creative influences.
Fri, March 14th, 2014
- Learning a New Format, One Half Page at a Time
Fresh off an acclaimed "Adventures of Superman" arc, Ron Marz explores the nuances of writing for the digital-first format versus print comics.
Thu, February 13th, 2014
- Different Artists, Same Page, Different Results
Ron's offer for artists to draw a page of his creator-owned series "Shinku" resulted in an avalanche of submissions, and a wealth of interpretations. See them all!
Thu, January 30th, 2014
- Artistic Questions and Answers with Laura Braga
Ron talks to Laura Braga, his artistic collaborator on "Witchblade," about her career, breaking into the U.S. market and being a woman in a traditionally male field.
Thu, January 23rd, 2014
- Paging All Artists
Artists are not interchangeable pieces in the creative process, and Ron Marz offers up one of his script pages and invites any and all artists to submit their version of it.
Thu, January 16th, 2014
- Taking Storytelling Directions From the Boss
With this week's release of a new Bruce Springsteen album, Ron Marz explores his discovery of Springsteen's work, and the influence of the Boss on his own writing.
Thu, January 2nd, 2014
- Like Someone Drifting Away on a Black Sea
This week, in a very personal column, Ron Marz reflects on the recent death of his mother, who had suffered from Alzheimer's for the last decade.
Thu, December 5th, 2013
- Just My Imagination, Running Away With Me
Ron talks to an art collector who is on a quest to collect all the original pages from a "Green Lantern Annual" that Ron wrote. What's so special about it?
Thu, November 14th, 2013
- Something Burroughs, Something New
This week, Ron Marz announces two new projects that hold special meaning for him, Sunday strip-style adaptations of works by Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Thu, October 31st, 2013
- Playing the Boycott Card?
With the "Ender's Game" movie in theaters tomorrow, Ron Marz says he's avoiding the film because of author Orson Scott Card's history of homophobia.
Thu, October 24th, 2013
- Diary of a Convention Visit
Ron shares his con diary from Cleveland Comic Con in a bonus column featuring a visit to the Superman house and time with Green Lantern collaborator Darryl Banks.
Thu, October 17th, 2013
- SWAPping Comics for Video Games
Ron Marz talks about spending some time away from comics, writing for Activision's "Skylanders: SWAP Force" video game and putting words in Patrick Warburton's mouth.
Thu, October 3rd, 2013
- Finding the Balance in Writing and in Life
This week, Ron Marz juggles answers to the question of how to properly maintain balance between your writing life and the rest of your life. Do you have what it takes?
Thu, September 19th, 2013
- The Kindness of Strangers
Fresh from the Baltimore Comic Con, and gearing up for three more convention appearances in the next month, Ron recounts some of the gifts he's received from generous fans.
Thu, September 5th, 2013
- A Few Thoughts About Ideas
This week, Ron Marz has some thoughts about ideas, including one particular idea that waited almost 20 years between origination and actual publication and the twists and turns in between.
Fri, August 23rd, 2013
- Off Model, On Our Own at CrossGen
This week Ron Marz talks about the unique creative freedoms of working for Crossgen, who did not have editors, and the "off-model" issues that resulted in some of his favorite comics.
Thu, August 8th, 2013
- Revealing the Secret Handshake Comics
This week Ron Marz breaks down an even dozen of his "secret handshake" comic books, single issues beloved by creators but that might not be as well known by readers at large.
Thu, July 11th, 2013
- My Unconventional Convention Story
With Comic-Con International: San Diego fast approaching, Ron Marz recounts one of the more... bizarre experiences he's ever had a convention featuring an unexpected dinner guest.
Thu, June 27th, 2013
- "Will You Read My Script?"
Aspiring writers often ask their favorite creators to read their scripts, and in his latest column Ron Marz examines the familiar question and provides an alternative avenue for feedback.
Thu, June 13th, 2013
- Super Anxious for "Man of Steel"
Just prior to seeing "Man of Steel" on the big screen, Ron talks about his near limitless affection for Superman as a character, including the thrill he felt writing several of his adventures.
Thu, May 30th, 2013
- Surfing a Wave of Triumph and Anguish
Looking back at the earliest days of his career, Ron revisits his time on "Silver Surfer" and laments the troubled history of "Dangerous Artifacts," a little-seen Surfer project with Claudio Castellini.
Thu, May 2nd, 2013
- A Day in the Writing Life
What's a typical day like for a working comic book writer? Ron Marz walks us through last Wednesday, when he was finishing a script, putting an FCBD issue to bed, prepping for C2E2 and more.
Thu, April 18th, 2013
- The Sublime Satisfaction of DIY
This week Ron Marz looks at the pleasures of DIY comic books and the sense of satisfaction that it engenders, specifically focusing on his early days and his new comic "The Protectors."
Thu, April 4th, 2013
- How Do You Know When It's Time to Go?
In light of recent creator departures from high-profile books, Ron examines the reasons why creators end their runs prematurely using his own work on "Thor" and "Superboy" as examples.
Thu, March 21st, 2013
- Suffering Through Stage Fright with "Doctor Strangefate"
This week Ron Marz looks back at the Marvel-DC mash-up, Amalgam Comics, and how his work on "Doctor Strangefate" with Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan gave him a case of stage fright.
Thu, March 7th, 2013
- Family Affair: Of Comics and Comrades
Recently returned from conventions in London and Seattle, Ron Marz discusses the upside of leaving family behind to travel to conventions so that you can catch up with and extend your convention family.
Thu, February 7th, 2013
- To Binge, or Not to Binge, That is the Question
With the entire first season of "House of Cards" available to stream on Netflix and the first "Ravine" graphic novel on sale now, Ron examines the increasing trend toward "binge" consuming.
Thu, January 24th, 2013
- License to Thrive
This week Ron Marz examines the stigma often associated with licensed comic book titles compared to company-owned books and the perils of dealing with licensors unfamiliar with the medium.
Thu, January 10th, 2013
- Writing Right... and Righting Writing Wrongs
To kick off 2013, Ron Marz breaks down his process for plotting a story including handy rules that make for better collaborations with artists and better reading comics in the end.
Thu, December 13th, 2012
- Welcome to My Fantasy
This week Ron talks about seeing "The Fellowship of the Ring" for the first time, his introduction to Tolkien and "The Hobbit," and his new fantasy series with Stjepan Sejic, "Ravine."
Thu, November 29th, 2012
- More Memories of Crossgen
Ron returns with more memories from his time at the ill-fated CrossGen Comics including the origins of titles, the mysterious office ghost and a prank played on artist Claudio Castellini.
Fri, November 23rd, 2012
- Giving Thanks for a CrossGen Thanksgiving
Ron takes advantage of the holiday season to look back on Thanksgivings spent with CrossGen Comics, leading him to recall other stories of the defunt company including a prank he played on then-rookie Steve McNiven.
Thu, November 8th, 2012
- The Sweet Art of Short Stories
Ron Marz loves writing short stories, and he outlines the reasons he relishes the challenges they present, as well as showcasing exclusive art from several of his recent shorts.
Fri, October 19th, 2012
- The Deadly Return of "Shinku"
Ron Marz and Lee Moder's Image Comics title "Shinku" returned this week, and Ron explains what happened to cause the long delay. Plus, exclusive art and a look at the official debut of the NSFW "Shinku" sizzle reel video!
Thu, September 20th, 2012
- Indiana Jones & the Life-Changing Experience
With "Raiders of the Lost Ark" on IMAX screens everywhere, Ron Marz looks back on his history with Indiana Jones -- as a fan and creator -- and how the franchise informs his visual storytelling.
Thu, September 6th, 2012
- Don't Feed the Troll
After Ron Marz and other creators teamed up to take down a misogynistic cyber bully last week, Ron takes a look at the nature of fandom, trolling, and strategies to deal with crazy.
Thu, August 23rd, 2012
- To Steal, Or Not to Steal?
People make mistakes in their youth, and this week Ron Marz looks back at one instance that still haunts him -- the time he almost stole -- and explains his thoughts on piracy.
Thu, August 9th, 2012
- Summer Sampler
Ron Marz muses on numerous topics including his current workload to abandoned projects, and what music he just can't stop listening to right now. After all, it's hot out there...
Fri, July 27th, 2012
- Searching for Answers Amid the Violence
In the aftermath of last week's Aurora shooting tragedy, Ron does some soul-searching over the violence found in his own work.
Fri, July 6th, 2012
- Ron's 10 Favorite Comic Runs
Despite the fact that he's not a fan of list articles, Ron Marz returns this week with a list of his favorite comic book runs of all time, including work by Howard Chaykin, Alan Moore, Jack Kirby and Matt Wagner.


text:
That's all about nuances
By Sveta Smirnova-Oracle on Sep 19, 2012
When I sent a proposal for session "Managing and Troubleshooting MySQL for Oracle DBAs" to MySQL Connect conference org committee it had not any mention of Oracle in its name, but later I was asked to provide more details for former Oracle DBAs who want to use MySQL. I was fast and I said "yes".
So my original aim to teach people to troubleshoot MySQL changed to teaching of how different is MySQL from Oracle in troubleshooting aspects. Although both RDBMs have very much in common they are definitely very different. So what I am going to speak about this time is nuances of how MySQL stores data, how it manages locks, why its high availability solutions: MySQL Cluster and Replication have same names as Oracle's, but work differently and more. And, of course, I will tell how to troubleshoot it all.


text:
WHEELING - Ohio head coach Mark Holenka has named his defensive backfield and kicker for the upcoming Rudy Mumley OVAC All-Star Charity Football Classic, July 28 at Wheeling Island Stadium.
And it's a versatile group of players who could help on either side of the ball.
"These guys are all great athletes," Holenka said. "They're quick, can cover and they're good against the run. Plus, they're all able to help us on offense, too, if we choose to do that. We've got two of our own (Shadyside) kids there, which should help because we use the secondary to make a lot of our calls."
Along with the defensive players, Holenka also has set Bellaire's Dalton Conroy as the Ohio side placekicker.
"He showed time and time again that he has a big leg and he made a lot of clutch kids," Holenka said.
Here's a capsule look at the players:
MATT PETRELLA, Steubenville - This former Big Red standout made numerous big plays for coach Reno Saccoccia's team last season.
The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder was a standout at wide receiver, making 37 catches for 500 yards. He also scored six touchdowns. Defensively, he had 32 tackles, a sack, two interceptions and a touchdown.
Petrella was named all-OVAC and second-team all-Eastern District.
The son of George and Janine Petrella plans to attend Youngstown State to play football.
IAN BAKER, Shadyside - This former Tiger was a standout in the defensive backfield for Holenka's team.
The 5-8, 170-pounder recorded 29 solos, 28 assists, three pass breakups and an interception. He also recovered a funble and blocked a kick. He saw time offensively as a wide out and was a kick returner.
Baker was named all-Eastern District and all-OVAC.
Along with football, Baker was a standout in wrestling, winning the OVAC title and placing in the Ohio State Tournament twice. He also lettered in track.
The son of Jerry and Davida Baker plans to attend Belmont College.
DALTON CONROY, Bellaire - This former Big Reds standout was a real weapon for coach Jose Davis' team as a kicker.
The 6-0, 235-pounder connected on 14 field goals and 76 point after touchdowns. He also had 137 kickoffs for 6,941 yards.
For his fine season, Conroy was a first-team all-Ohioan kicker in Division V. He was also all-Eastern District, all-OVAC, all-Buckeye 8 and he was named WTOV-9 Special Teams Player of the Year.
Conroy also won three letters in baseball.
The son of Christopher and Jana Conroy is undecided about his future plans.
CHASE KINEMOND, Shadyside - This former Tiger served as the quarterback on both sides of the ball for Holenka's team.
The 6-1, 175-pounder passed for 2,083 yards and ran for 1,154, while accounting for 47 touchdowns during his career. On the defensive side, Kinemond had 149 tackles and 11 interceptions.
For his efforts, Kinemond was twice named first-team all-Ohio as a defensive back. He was also all-OVAC.
Along with football, Kinemond was an OVAC wrestling champ and twice placed in the Division III state tournament.
The son of Scott and Bobbi Jo Kinemond plans to attend Ohio University-Eastern.
KOREY LAFFERRE, Monroe Central - This former Seminole did a little bit of everything for coach Jay Circosta's.
The 5-10, 160-pounder played quarterback and wide receiver and on defense played in the secondary. He ran for 1,000 yards as quarterback after serving as the Seminoles' leading receiver as both a sophomore and junior.
For his efforts, Lafferre was named third-team all-Ohio, first-team all-Eastern District, all-OVAC.
The son of Kasey Lafferre and Patty Shreve plans to attend West Liberty University.
SEAN McGEE, Martins Ferry - This former Purple Rider was a mainstay on both sides of the ball for coach Dave Bruney's team.
The 6-1, 265-pounder shined at middle linebacker and saw time both on the offensive line and some at fullback.
Along with football, McGee was twice an all-Ohioan in the shot put. He was also one of the area's top discus throwers.
He is the son of Jamie and Jeff McGee.
CODY SCHAU, Martins Ferry - This former Purple Rider made big play after big play on both sides of the ball for Bruney's squad.
The 6-2, 170-pounder was a wide receiver and safety for the Riders. He had 55 receptions for 950 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had 98 tackles and 11 interceptions.
Schau was honored for his efforts by being named first-team all-Ohio and all-Eastern District.
Schau was also a standout in basketball, helping to lead the Riders to the Division III regional. He scored better than 1,000 points in his career.
The son of Kris Schau and Sherry Dowdell plans to attend Hood College in Maryland to play basketball.


text:
Our Publications
- Aspen
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Dallas
- The Hamptons
- Hawai'i
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York
- Orange County
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Scottsdale
- Washington, D.C.
Tea Time
The beauty of Newport Harbor—sailboats included—and the waterfront setting of the Lido Isle Yacht Club made for a sublime backdrop for the Adoption Guild of Southern Orange County's 52nd annual Patroness Tea by the Sea benefit to aid potential adoptive and foster children throughout Southern California. As the ladies and gentlemen lunched and tipped their teacups, they listened to a heartwarming talk from a set of adoptive new parents and watched guild members model the season's latest fashions from Newport Beach's Tropez Boutique, with Lido Isle residents Cathy and Tim O'Neil serving as catwalk commentators. And a few lucky guests took home auction prizes that included a one-week penthouse stay at the Ala Moana Hotel in Hawaii. Aloha! Photography by Ann Chatillon


text:
Processing Time - Orders typically ship in 2-5 business days. Transit via UPS Ground can take up to 6 business days. Braided and custom-made products may take 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.
Free Shipping to Contiguous United States - We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or the Caribbean Islands at this time.
Oversized items - Orders that ship freight may take up to 2 weeks from shipment date to be delivered. You will be contacted by the trucking company to schedule a delivery appointment.
Shipping to Canada - Orders shipping to Canada will be subject to a 15% shipping surcharge fee. The shipping surcharge does not cover duties, customs, taxes or brokerage fees which may be charged to you by the shipping courier at time of delivery. At this time we are not shipping to Yukon and the Northwest Territories in Canada.
- Style Number: 126LMI2PALE
- Collection: Lil Mo Classic
- Brand: Momeni
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Weave: Hand Hooked
- Styles: Kids Rugs
- Origin: China
- Returns: Returns Accepted Within 14 Days of Delivery.
What happens when you blend a bit of nostalgia with a bit of today? You get a collection unlike any other…'Lil Mo Classic. Trains, whimsical bugs and a damask with a twist make this collection a must have. Hand-hooked of pure cotton, 'Lil Mo Classic features a cut-loop construction which gives the motifs a high/low effect and added texture. Just too cute!
Returns Accepted Within 14 Days of Delivery. For our full return policy and details click here
Please Note: The images we display have the most accurate color possible. Due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen. Please be advised that in some cases patterns and colors may vary according to size. Lengths and widths may vary from the published dimensions. We do our best to provide you with an accurate measurement, but please be advised that some variation exists and this is not a manufacturing defect.
Fill out the information below.


text:
As anti-immigrant groups continue to use immigration as a scare tactic to thwart progress on the health care debate, the Immigration Policy Center has provided factual information on why including legal immigrants in health care reform benefits all Americans. By including legal immigrants in health care reform, we can lower the overall costs. Refusing to accept people who want to pay into the system just doesn't make sense. Immigrants are the not the cause of the health care crisis, but they can certainly be part of the solution.
Who are legal immigrants?
- Each year the U.S. government generously admits immigrants into the country to live, work, reunite with their families, and pursue the American dream. Some have parents, children, or spouses in the United States who sponsored them. Others have been admitted to fill jobs. Still others arrive as refugees or asylees, fleeing persecution in their home country. Many immigrants eventually become U.S. citizens.
- Legal immigrants are citizens-in-waiting. Many legal immigrants are on a path to citizenship. Between 2006 and 2008 [1], over 2 million legal immigrants became U.S. citizens.
Excluding legal immigrants from health care doesn't make sense.
- Just like U.S. citizens, legal immigrants work and pay taxes [2]. Large numbers of legal immigrants are currently serving in the U.S. military. Legal immigrants are part of our communities, schools, workplaces, and places of worship. It does not make sense to exclude them from paying into the health care system for any amount of time.
- Many legal immigrants live in "mixed-status families" [3] and have U.S.-citizen children. These U.S.-citizen children are often uninsured because their parents work in jobs that do not offer health insurance, or because of fear and confusion about enrolling eligible children in public safety-net programs such as Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
- Including legal immigrants in the health care system not only strengthens the system, but is a critical part of their integration into U.S. society. In addition to working, paying taxes, and learning English, legal immigrants should be able to pay their fair share and have affordable health care like everyone else.
- Health care is not a zero-sum game. Including legal immigrants does not mean that U.S. citizens get less care. Making affordable health care available to everyone benefits everyone.
The more people who pay into a system of health insurance, the more everyone benefits.
- It is common sense that the more people who pay into the health care system, the more the costs are spread out over the entire population. Immigrants are eager to pay their fair share and contribute to paying for health reform. In return, immigrants should have affordable health insurance like everyone else in America. It's common sense to include immigrants' contributions.
- Access to health care, particularly preventive care services, not only improves public health, but is a cost savings. The Center for Science in the Public Interest [4] concluded that comprehensive prevention programs are the most economical way to maximize health and minimize health care costs.
As the U.S. population ages, more will be spent on health care for the elderly. The more people paying into the system, the more those costs are spread out.
- Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are age 60 or older, and that demographic is growing quickly.
- According to demographer Dowell Myers [5], the ratio of seniors (age 65 and older) to working-age adults (25-64) will increase by 67% between 2010 and 2030. Having more, healthy, working-age people paying into the health care system will help finance coverage for everyone.
Published On: Wed, Aug 19, 2009 | Download File [6]


text:
I have added Custom Fields to the Media Uploader in WP3.5. I am unsure of how to have that data displayed on the Attachment page.
There are a few different ways to get your values. One way is in the loop and another way is outside the loop. Here is a short code snippet that can be used to get them outside the loop
You will want to change the 'customField' in the last line above to the name of your custom field
You might also read up in the codex http://codex.wordpress.org/Custom_Fields
Here is another good source for you to look over http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/wordpress/custom-fields/
I would also try googling for some results on how to display them. There are tons of articles out there that will answer your question much faster than waiting for a response.


text:
Smoke Mountain (Paperback)
The Last Great Wilderness . . .
United at last, polar bears Kallik and Taqqiq, black bear Lusa, grizzly bear Toklo, and Ujurak, the mysterious shape-shifting bear, learn of a place they think must be the destination of their quest: the Last Great Wilderness. But getting there means crossing the burning Smoke Mountains, which hold obstacles more treacherous than anything they've faced so far. Signs and omens point in different directions, but each bear must follow his or her own star, and while one is pushed to the brink of death, another decides to leave the group forever. . . .
About the Author
Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astrology and standing stones.
Praise For…
"The resourceful cubs are given ample opportunity to prove their bravery as they face one danger after another. Hunter's fans will clamor for this."
-Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Praise for the Seekers series:"Hunter creates a richly sensuous world filled with cruelty, beauty, tenderness, savagery and just enough underlying legendary background to add mystery…fans of animal fantasies will haunt the shelves for the next volume."
-Kirkus Reviews
"These stories will be welcomed by the Warriors series' many fans."
-ALA Booklist
"The suspenseful conclusion will build in an eager audience for the next installment."
-Publishers Weekly


text:
The main issue of the problem is that i can't load Ubuntu 12.10 desktop - i386 after install near win7basic (windows 7 was preinstalled on my laptop). I've tried manual reconfiguring of file system, have tried automatic one. also tried to install ubuntu 12.04 - destop - amd64. None of errors were noticed during the installation process. But after install windows 7 starts automatically. seems to me that nothing changed within winloader. I know that not so much info i put in here, but i'll answer any questions.
Your problem is that you're attempting to mix BIOS-style and EFI-style booting. Windows 7 is installed in EFI mode, as indicated by the use of a GUID Partition Table (GPT) with an EFI System Partition (ESP) as
The cleanest solution is to wipe your current Ubuntu installation, download an AMD64 version, and install it in EFI mode. Unfortunately, the Ubuntu installer doesn't make it clear that you're running in EFI mode vs. BIOS mode. To make that determination, you should open a shell and look for the directory
Another solution is to install my rEFInd boot manager in Windows. Edit the
Yet another solution is to use your computer's own boot manager, which you typically access by pressing F2, F8, or some other function key during startup. You should have options to boot Windows in EFI mode or to boot from your hard disk in BIOS/legacy mode. (The exact names used vary from one installation to another.) This is likely to be the most awkward solution in the long run, but you might consider it acceptable, especially if your firmware has a better-than-average boot manager.
You didn't install Ubuntu bootloader to MBR.
To restore GRUB follow this link: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows
If restoring fails, see the first answer: How can I repair grub? (How to get Ubuntu back after installing Windows?)
If it still fails, try again but install GRUB to your Ubuntu partition: if it is in /dev/sda7 enter
and NOT
to install, then use EasyBCD and add an entry for your Ubuntu partition.
Helo Try this metode if you've grub installed: In Terminal:


text:
The book you requested is no longer published at Smashwords.
It's possible the book you're looking for has been republished as a newer title. Try searching by author name or book title in the search box above, or to view other books at Smashwords, go to the home page.
For other books by Felipe Adan Lerma, view Felipe Adan Lerma's Smashwords author profile page.


text:
Dean's List
Congratulations on making the Dean's List at Belmont University.
Belmont's Office of Communications now uses a cloud-based software called Merit to publish individualized stories online about our students' accomplishments, everything from making the dean's list to participating in study abroad to performing in a musical theatre production. This is a free service to our students intended to support the good work they're doing during their Belmont careers, and Merit automatically forwards the information to students' hometown media, relieving students and their families of that extra step. Dean's list recipients will receive their official Merit achievement badge via email within a few weeks of the end of a given semester, and their hometown newspapers will automatically be informed of their accomplishment. Click here to see an overview of Belmont's Merit awards.To opt out of the program, students may simply reply to the email they receive from Merit and ask to be removed. Or, email your request to email@example.com, and we'll make a note on your records. You may opt out at any time. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Communications at email@example.com


text:
Minn Kota Fortrex - 101 lb Thrust, 45" Shaft, 36V, US2 - Foot Control
This item is found in the following Product Families
Minn Kota Fortrex Bow Mount Series Trolling Motors
The Minn Kota Trolling Motors Fortrex Bow-Mount Foot Control is designed to withstand tough sea conditions. It features a Mono-arm design, and is …
With fewer moving parts, tighter tolerances and less give, Fortrex is the beefiest, meanest, quietest motor ever. Fortrex's innovative Mono-Arm Design features an extruded, anodized aluminum structural beam that operates with no metal-to-metal contact and 75% less torsion. Counter-Tension Stabilizer uses an integrated spring that applies force whether the motor's stowed or deployed. On the water, that translates to a motor with no play, no give, reduced steering torque and silent operation.
- Lift-Assist eases stow and deploy.
- Removable Bowguard 360° mount.
- Cable steer foot pedal.
- Variable forward/reverse speeds.
- Weedless Wedge 2 prop.
- Composite shaft. Digital Mazimizer.
- Cool, Quiet Power.
- With optional Universal Sonar 2, you get an uncluttered, interference-free sonar solution which features dual beam technology and advanced temperature sensing.
Add to Cart and enter your Postal Code to determine the shipping charges and estimated delivery date.
Most products and orders leave our warehouse in 1 business day. However, select items may take more processing time. Alaska and Hawaii orders please add 1 additional warehouse processing day.
Standard Shipping Policies


text:
$3 Off 12-Piece KFC Meal - Printable coupon
At participating restaurants.
11 Comments add a comment
Wonder if they'll magically run out of chicken now that this coupon has been made public? Like they did when Oprah let the world know about the free chicken meal they were doing a couple years back...
Fried chicken, you see, is coated in starches. The recipe for the KFC chicken batter is basically flour, sugar, salt, black pepper and monosodium glutamate (MSG). All by itself, this is a recipe for chronic degenerative disease because the flour and sugar are highly processed, and the MSG is an excitotoxin that Dr. Russell Blaylock links to obesity, cancer and neurological disorders. And the chicken meat itself? That's another cruel story on top of that (read more below).
When you fry starches at high temperatures, you also create acrylamides, toxic chemical by-products of cooking that are believed by many health experts to promote cancer (http://www.naturalnews.com/acrylamides.html). One scientific study, for example, demonstrated that eating acrylamides boosts kidney cancer rates by 59 percent. Acrylamides are also linked to ovarian cancer.
The website www.KentuckyFriedCruelty.com reveals the horrifying details of how KFC suppliers treat chickens
I command you to - me, obey now :)
@fit410s: You forget one thing.....its damn good
@fit410s: HA, "eating acrylamides"! There is big difference between trace amounts of compound and the amounts they feed model animals when researching potential cancerogenicity and teratogenicity. I take issue with how crazy websites with names like "naturalnews" read science! The amounts that caused cancer in animals are 900 times higher than humans get from any kind of food.
Let me illustrate: table salt. Typical daily intake is about 6gram. With LD50=1g/kg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt#Acute_effects), 1/3 cup of salt (5 tbsp or 100g) will KILL you. So only 17 times more than normal is deadly with salt, we are in higher danger from salt!
So "buyer beware" with websites of amateurs reading science... not everything is what it sounds to be.
Never mind salt, you may say we all knew it is poisonous. How about water, did you know it is a poison? See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication - at LD50=90g/kg, drink 2gallons in an hour and that will POISON you. Recommended intake is 2-3 quarts daily, so that is only 4 times more than normal that kill you? Oh my, water is dangerous, should we avoid it at all costs?!
Oh, right - acrylamides. You know where they are found in trace amounts? In all carbohydrate-rich foods that have been fried, baked or roasted, period. Everything that has some nice tasty browning to it. So do french fries and potato chips. Do you drink coffee? Coffee has acrylamides in it because beans have been roasted. But surely raw foods don't have that scourge... guess again! - olives, prunes and other dried foods have it.
Who cares, still delicious. And cheap.
Caucasian peoples like KFC too
Their meals tend to be really expensive, especially the 8-piece and up meals. Popeye's is expensive too but they frequently have sales or coupons where you can get it for about $1/piece. My guess is that the regular price on this meal is about $20-23 before the coupon. I guess it isn't bad for KFC chicken if you like the sides. I miss the old days when KFC was cheaper and had decent coupons.
I'm glad Michelle Obama is here to hector us about the proper food to eat.
@fit410s: "believed by many health experts to promote cancer"
This is all anyone needs to read from your post. Anyone who lives with this unfounded fear isn't living at all, and perpetuating these near-truths should be prosecuted as a terrorist.
Meanwhile, KGC's grilled is actually very tasty!
@katanaryda: We sure do.


text:
# cat /etc/redhat-release
CentOS release 6.3 (Final)
# php -v
# yum update php
No Packages marked for Update
How do I upgrade to the latest version PHP 5.4.10 (Current stable) ?
How do I upgrade to the latest version PHP 5.4.10 (Current stable) ?
You can use the remi repository, which provides PHP 5.4 as well as MySQL 5.5 and some other LAMP related stuff not available with CentOS base or EPEL. If you use this repository, I strongly recommend the yum-versionlock plugin to ensure that your version of PHP remains on the 5.4 branch.
You can use remi like Michael Hampton suggested, but for sake of completeness, you can also compile your own php.
You can download the latest version of php 5.4.10 from here. Or in the event that my link is outdated by the time someone else sees this, you can go to main php download page and navigate as well.
Dev Tools
You'll need basic development tools, and you should be able to get that through a group install.
Required Libraries
You'll also need bunch of libraries to compile PHP. The following is a mere sample list. You may need to adjust depending on additional modules you are installing.
Another common library often used is mcrypt (
Once all the requirements are set, actual compilation is fairly simple.
Extract the php you downloaded earlier and enter directory.
Configure the PHP with stuff you want enabled.
You can see a full list of PHP configuration options here.
Then finalize with build.
Now you have php 5.4.* on your Centos 6.
Remi Dependency on CentOS 6 and Red Hat (RHEL) 6:
CentOS 6 and Red Hat (RHEL) 6:
Update your PHP:
CentOS 6.3/6.2/6.1/6/5.8 and Red Hat (RHEL) 6.3/6.2/6.1/6/5.8
Update your modules:


text:
Surgery for Mesothelioma
OncoLink Team
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Last Modified: May 7, 2013
Can surgery be done for mesothelioma? What are the side effects and recovery like?
AnswerJoe Friedberg, MD, Thoracic Surgeon at Penn Medicine, responds:
Although most patients with mesothelioma do not undergo a definitive surgery with the intent of removing all sites of cancer, surgery can be done for some patients with mesothelioma, depending on the physical condition of the patient, the extent of their disease, and the desires of the patient. Surgery is most appropriate for healthy patients who have cancer that is limited to the lining of the lung and nearly lymph nodes all on only one side of the chest. The side effects depend on the extent of the surgery and the patient's health going into the surgery, but most commonly can include intraoperative bleeding and postoperative blood clots, pneumonias or other difficulties with breathing function, and temporary heart beat abnormalities. Surgery, however, does have a primary role in diagnosing mesothelioma. Furthermore, less aggressive surgery is also commonly used for mesothelioma to place a catheter in the chest to drain excess fluid that often accumulates, to remove bulky areas of tumor, or to free lung that may be trapped and not functioning due to tumor growth, all of which can symptomatically make patients breathing better.
Learn more about the surgeries for mesothelioma on the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation website. You may also be interested in Dr. Friedberg's presentation on surgical procedures for Mesothelioma at the Focus on Mesothelioma Conference.
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series. View the entire Focus on Mesothelioma transcript.


text:
Daniel Vazquez - Daniel Vaskehs
Sometimes Z is sounds like a S in Spanish. Atleast that is what my American Spanish professors told me.
Daniel Vazquez - Daniel Vaskehs
Sometimes Z is sounds like a S in Spanish. Atleast that is what my American Spanish professors told me.
Inspired by my friend and his creative way of saying names I thought I'd create a thread in which tells other how to pronounce some of the more, cultured names in FM.
I'll start with...
Nabil Khcharem
and one that my friend had trouble with was.... wait for it.... Bogdan Stancu!
Listening to Motty in the Euro's though I'm sure there's hundreds of pronunciations! "Villa.....Viyya.....Villya"??
If anyone knows how to pronounce Balazs Dzsudzsak without getting a headache I'd appreciate it....
barl-arsh ds (as in woods)-soods (woods)-sark
Just a reason that I love my book of 301 Polish verbs.
Balazs Dzsudzsak
I don't actually know but after from hearing it (before they found their pronunciation) I pronounced it as:
Ba-laz Dzud-zshak
I can't explain the latter part of the name with letters but I pronounce it like "shack" but more z like. Kinda like a Spanish J on Jack sound. Lol.
dnt really have 1 for anyone else...
If anyone can explain how Pleat can turn Chimbonda into Chimbomba, I'd love to know
Victor Manuel Zapata
Edwin Movil
Javier Cuero
Jonathan Buitrago
Sergio Hellings
Cillian Sheridan
Sam Oji
And thats just my Rushden league two team.
I dread to think what its like to manage in Colombia.
Its awful in Poland, or with my LLM team which has 10/11 polish players is awful!
No cheering names when I score!
NPF - How did you get a signiture?
Victor Manuel Zapata = Vick-tore Man-you-ell Zap-at-ta
Edwin Movil = Edd-win Moh-vill
Javier Cuero = Jav-ee-ay Qu-air-oh
Jonathan Buitrago = Jon-a-thun Boo-it-rago
Sergio Hellings = Sir-gee-oh Hell-ing-s
Cillian Sheridan = Kill-ee-an Sher-i-dun
Sam Oji = Sam Oh-gee
Thats how i'd say them TBH.
A regen in my game called Bas Stroek, Dutch
Don't know if it's 'Stro-ek', 'Stroke' or whatever.
Another Regen, Iker Bengoetxea, Spanish. I'm clueless on that one!
Luis Galeano, Paraguay
Mosaied Awaji, Isreal
Victor Oulai, Ivory Coast, and finally
Fernando Rea (not sure if it's 'ree-a', 'ray-ah' or just 'ray'.)
Last edited by Chrisy177; 14-07-2008 at 20:11. Reason: spelling mistake
Luis Galeano, Paraguay
Mosaied Awaji, Isreal
Victor Oulai, Ivory Coast, and finally
Fernando Rea (not sure if it's 'ree-a', 'ray-ah' or just 'ray'.)
Bas Stroek - Id go for Stro-ek
I'm not even going to attempt the Spanish one!
Mosaied Awaji - Mo-Sigh-ed A-Wa-Gee
Victor Oulai - ???
Fernando Rea - I'd go for Ray-Ah
Iker Ben-go-et-skier?
Llangefni Town is who i'm managing at the moment, but i'm not sure how it's pronounced. I think it's:
But i'm not too sure :S
Iker Bengoetxea = eek-er Ben-goh-et-che-a
tx is prenounced che in basque. sheh if he's catelonian.
WooYeah, 'Llan' in welsh is pronounced 'Clan'. Can't tell you the rest of it, I think you're right though.
"Llangefni" = Llan - Geff - Nie
The LL is pronounced like a held, spitting sort of sound. That would cut off, I have family in Llanelli, so I am familiar with the pronunciation of the LL sound. So I would assume that's how one would pronounce that town.
Though from my Welsh lessons I'm sure that a singular 'f' sounds like an 'English' 'V' sound. Hmmm. To be honest your not far off to be honest.
My mate calls Shevchenko, "Shevanenko". He's just strange though. He just can't seem to say Shevchenko.
I am currently stumped on two of my regens:
Tomotsuna Yazawa from japan (Tom-ott-soona Yaz-zawa is my attempt)
Fikru Tefera from ethiopia (Thick-roo Te-Fearer is the guess on that one)
If any one knows better it would help, as both get a fair few goals each season)
Ivan Rakitic - Eye-van Ra-sha-tik (that's how BBC pronounced it)
What he said
Ive always wanted to know how to pronounce Llasantaffraid (?) as in TNS...
The Lambs, your Japanese regen is called To-mo-tsu-na Ya-za-wa :-)
Someone should tell Pleat that it's Jose "Bosingwa" not "Boss-swinger".
Also Teddy Sheringham likes to be called...Teddy Sheringham.
Terry Sheddingham
Teddy Sheridan
And yes, as someone earlier mentioned - Yossi Benayoun, not "Benna-noon". That always rattles my cage when watching ITV Champions League!
PS. What does David Pleat actually want? Go away. I'd rather listen to wideboy Ian Wright.
Irronically, I am really tempted to look at his PA, I think he is going to be a monster of a player, he is only 21 and he has better stats than most premier players.
Hugo Lloris - Hew-go Li-low-riss
I prounced Lloris the same as The Havok, good to know the correct way now.
This may seem simple, but Martyn Margarson — as simple as it looks? Mar-gar-son? Or is it some Polish or Eastern European root? Rushden, if anyone is wondering.
Last edited by 4457; 15-07-2008 at 15:26.
Heres some for you...
Musa Razzaq
Krzyztof Oslowski
Lukasz Mieszcsak
Artur Skiba
Kamil Waszlusko
Grzegorz Gorski
Ariel Okrzesik
Tomasz Kocizewski
Lukasz Krymowski
Waldemar Sotnicki
Have fun
Also Bacary Sagna, cant say that!!!
No idea how to pronounce this spanish newgen:
Jon Aurrekoetxea
The Hugo Lloris one is how I pronounce it and how people I know pronounce it, not 100% sure though.
Yves makabu ma kalambay
Yves Makabu ma Kalambay = Yes Mah-kah-boo ma Kah-lamb-bay
Dirk Kuyt - Duhrk Koy-t
"Aurrekoetxea" Ouch.
How about ;
~ Lulinha
~ Andrei Arshavin (Insert joke about his surname here)
~ Petr Cech
Also, is Dong Fangzhou pronounced Dong Fang-Zoo?
I'm pretty sure it's more like Ju-Jack...
It's like Ba-lazh (the ending is like the French "J" in "Jean") Dzhu-dzhak (zh like the French "J" mentioned before). The "a" at the end is like the "a" in "car".
Here you can hear it by a native speaker: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SshFisDh9f0
Lulinha = Loo-leen-ya
Andrei Arshavin = An-dray Arse-sha-vin
Petr Cech = Peh-tur Check
One of mine Gorrotxategi? Well confusing. His first name is Eneko so I gave him Eneko as a nickname and call him that.
How do you pronounce this one Mr Pleat
Krb Krallin
Older members will know what I'm talking about
Luton Town car park late 70's
Another one that keeps baffling me is the way the English commentators pronounce Rosicky - they have somehow come up with the idea that it should be pronounced "Ros-itz-kee".
I would have thought it should sound like "Ros-ich-kee" or just "Ros-ick-ee".
Can someone from Czech Rep clear this up please!
Personally, I say ROSS-ICKY but I beleive that the way commentators pronounce it is right. The c is pronounced like TZ on the end of MoriTZ.
A couple of Russian ones I get confused with:
Sergey Ignashevich
Dinijar Bilyaletdinov
thanks in advance.
Great idea for a thread by the way.
Emil Kenzhisariev
Eldor Magdiev
Maxim Zhalmagambetov
Morat Suyumagambetov
those 4 from my AFC Toast side would be appreciated, especially when 3 of them score regularly and one is my star CB.
Nuneaton? it seems like a weird way to spell a name to me
Joonas Lehtola, Finnish
Caeteno, Brazilian
Monteiro, Portuguese (Probably Mon-teero)
Cordeiro, Brazilian (Probably Cor-deero)
Victor Oulai, Ivory Coast (I say it Ool-eye)
My Spanish star, Iker Bengoetxea (who I pronounce simply 'Ben-GOTcha')
Nils Peschel, German (correct me if I'm wrong, Neels PEH-shell)
De Bellis, Bellinzona, Switzerland (not sure if you pronounce the 's')
Trullet, Argentinian
Daniel Vazquez, Brazil (Do you pronounce the 'z'?)
I'd be crap at helping with this thread.
I was calling Luca De Simone "Di Sim-ee-oh-nee" for years before i noticed.
Then when I did, I've continued calling him it because it rolls off the tongue better and i've gotten so used to shouting it at the screen.
But when the "ic" is in the name and not at the end it may be pronounced differently, thats what i think.
Not football related, but name related...one of my friends back in high school pronounced Alexander Ovechkin (NHL player-Washington Capitals for those of you who don't follow NHL) as Alexander Oven-King...he was being dead serious too.
I'll give these a go.
Joonas Lehtola - Joo-Nas Lay-Tola
Caeteno - Tricky one maybe Ki-Teno
Monteiro - Id agree with Mon-Teero
Cordeiro - Cor-Deero
Victor Oulai - Ool-Eye is probably what I'd go for too
My Spanish star, Iker Bengoetxea - Eye-Ker Ben-Got-Chea
Nils PeschelPeh - Shell sounds about right
De Bellis - I would think that you would say the 's'.
Trullet - Troo-Lay(?)
Daniel Vazquez - Vaz-Quez. I'd think that the 'z' should be pronounced.
Phew - Fee-ew!
Pushed back up to page 1.
If anyone knows how to pronounce Balazs Dzsudzsak without getting a headache I'd appreciate it....[/QUOTE]
Balash zhudzhak
as in sh but zh instead
i dont even know how to spell this guys name but he plays for everton. scored two goals today. Lukas Jutkiewics i think is how it is spelt
Caetano (not Caeteno) -> Ki-ta-nooCaeteno - Tricky one maybe Ki-Teno
Monteiro - Id agree with Mon-Teero
Cordeiro - Cor-Deero
Monteiro -> Mon-tayroo
Cordeiro -> Cor-dayroo
The "ae" is pronounced more or less like the English word "I".
The "ei" is pronounced more or less like the "ay" in "day".
The "o" in the end is somewhat like a softer "oo".
Loo-cuss Jutt-kee-vics?
It's Loo-cass Ju-kia-witch. And 4-2 by the way :P Bounce Bounce Amber Army!!!!
Frantisek Dvorak ?
Fran-tee-sec Dvor-jhak
just to clear up 2 of these:
David Villa - in spanish 'll' is pronounced as a 'y' so its Daa-vid Viya
Lukasz Fabianski - pronounced Wu-cash Fab-ee-an-skee
I thought Lukasz Fabianski = Loo-kas Fab-ee-an-skee.
it seems that in spanish v and b read b when it's the first letter, while ll should read /ʎ/ (ʎ not λ) but people usually read y
so villa is bi-ya or bi-/ʎ/a
but does anyone know how to read /ʎ/?
and for Dong Fangzhuo(not fangzhou) it's do-ng fa-ng zhu-aw
in chinese, ng is /ŋ/
so 'ing' is /iŋ/ 'eng' is /əŋ/ 'ong' is /uŋ/ 'ang' is /ɑŋ/ however 'an' is /an/ not /ɑn/
to make it more practical
english 'Long' resemble chinese 'Lang'
english 'Lang' resemble chinese 'Lan'
english 'Lon' resemble chinses 'Long'
so don fong zhu-aw is ok
It's ( /ʎ/ ) a Y. Like Juan. So be-ya.
i made a mistake, english 'loong' is more similar to chinese'long'
so doong fong zhu-aw
E.g. there is a guy playing in Hungary, who's called Orabinec, but the ending is like "ts" in "tsunami".
So if there is a Č, then the sound itself is /tʃ/ (like in Czech), while if it is a normal c, the sound is /ts/ (like in tsunami).
Now as the English rewriting doesn't show which one is Č and which one is c, it's much of a guesswork.


text:
WACO (January 15, 2011)--It wouldn't be Sunday without Sunday school for a small group of children at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Waco.
Eight students make up the first and second grade Sunday school class, learning about baptism and spending time in spiritual reflection.
But dedicated students are fewer and harder to find in 2012.
According to a statistical survey by Lifeway Christian Resources, the Southern Baptist Convention has seen steady declines in Sunday school enrollment each year since 2004.
8.2 million students registered to attend in 2004, compared to 7.6 million in 2010.
Other protestant denominations reported similar declines.
Now religious scholars are wondering if the decades old tradition is in need of saving.
"there are lots of things that are calling to families these days," said Lisa St. Romain, director of Childrens Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Waco. "sports events, gymnastic tournaments. Now those things are actually on Sundays."
Religious experts say a more secular society and increasingly demanding childrens activities force families to make tough decisions and put the church in a tough position.
"it's a difficult choice," said St. Romain. "and a choice that most families have to make."
So local churches like St. Paul's are working to make Christian formation more accessible to busy families.
"I can offer different alternative ways for children to be formed," said St. Romain. "not just on Sundays."
But for parents like Elisa Rainey, Sunday school is a staple of her children's upbringing.
"we try and keep Sunday mornings focused on church," said Rainey. "for the family."


text:
Run and Train From marathoners to around-the-block walkers.
There are no products in this section
Current Promotions
Summer Sock Sale: 10% off sock orders! No minimum purchase necessary. (code: HOT10). Excludes brands with other current promotions.
Darn Tough Sale: Buy three pairs of Darn Tough socks and receive 10% off (code: DARN3).


text:
September 11, 2013
Blue Giant Equipment Corp., Brampton, Ont., has announced a strategic partnership with HVLS fan-maker MacroAir, San Bernardino, Calif. Under the new arrangement, Blue Giant will sell HVLS fans under the brand name MacroAir by Blue Giant.
The fans exchange air every 50 seconds to help improve air quality and increase employee comfort. They are engineered to run in reverse during the winter months, forcing trapped air down from the ceiling and distributing it evenly to help achieve heat savings of 20 percent or more, the company states.


text:
Sign of the times — baseball autographs go hi tech
Want an Egraph?
By RONALD BLUMAP Sports Writer
Not a subscriber? You can purchase a single-day subscription for only $0.75 to read this and access all of our content and our E-Edition. CLICK HERE purchase a single day subscription.
Become an electronic subscriber to the Republican-American for only $8 a month. CLICK HERE.


text: I have a 40D / Sigma 8mm 3.5 and NN3 that I have been using to make 360 Panos. Now I am looking at picking up the Canon 5dMII, an NN5 and another lens. Specifically, I was looking at the Canon 16-35L, but would the 15mm be a better choice? Does it require any tilting on a full frame (or just 6 around)? I'm keeping the 8mm, but I have heard it has mixed results on the 5D, hence the new lens idea. I want to be able to take fast panos (like at the beach where waves are moving) and indoor architecture with better IQ than the 40D/8mm. Anyway, any thoughts or advice would be most appreciated.


text:
Clinical Current came up with a leaderboard of the most active users using the Twitter hashtag #hcsm (healthcare social media). I'm glad to be on the top, but it only means I'm active in this area. The scores are a mixture of Klout scores and activity.
The reason why I'm showing this to you now is that next week, I'm going to publish here a very detailed and thorough analysis of a particular medical Twitter hashtag and also visualize the results. Stay tuned!


text:
Healthy Omelet Recipes and Healthy Frittata Recipes (Slide 2)
(Slide 2 of 15) Start at the beginning | View recipes as list
Recipe: Mexican Potato Omelet
View as: Thumbnails List
Greek Omelet
With flavors reminiscent of the classic Greek spanakopita, this easy omelet is just right for a ligh…View slide
Mexican Potato Omelet
Whip up this simple, tasty omelet on those nights when it seems the refrigerator is bare. Frozen has…View slide
Herb & Onion Frittata
This Italian-style omelet is delicious with just about any herb combination; try parsley, dill, cher…View slide
Zucchini Frittata
A frittata, as a flat omelet is known in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and chees…View slide
Artichoke & Red Pepper Frit…
For an impromptu supper, nothing beats a frittata, the Italian version of an omelet. This one relies…View slide
Green Eggs & Ham Frittata
Our version of green eggs and ham is full of spinach, leeks and dill, along with ham and havarti che…View slide
Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Fr…
A frittata is a baked omelet, far easier because it lacks that pesky step of flipping it. Frittatas …View slide
Mushroom & Wild Rice Frittata
Packed with a flavorful medley of chewy wild rice and three kinds of mushrooms, this satisfying frit…View slide
Spring Turnip Frittata
Broccoli rabe and turnips are a fantastic pair in this frittata. If you're shy about the broccoli …View slide
Spanish Tortilla
Don't confuse this with the flour or corn tortillas you use to make wraps. A Spanish tortilla is a p…View slide
Spaghetti Frittata
Leftover spaghetti? Try mixing it with eggs for an Italian omelet.…View slide
Pancetta & Greens Frittata
This frittata is packed with hearty greens and leeks with a touch of salty bacon or pancetta and Asi…View slide
Chard & Chorizo Frittata
We love frittata recipes for weeknights because they are the ultimate no-fuss healthy dinners. In th…View slide
Broccoli & Parmesan Cheese …
This high-protein breakfast recipe features broccoli and cheese folded into a light and fluffy omele…View slide


text:
After 28-years of service, Chuck Coates announced Thursday that he will be stepping down at the end of the month.
This announcement comes just two weeks after the city's Chief Financial Officer was arrested for stealing millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
City Commissioners asked Coates to resign due to what they call "management failures." This series of events is leading some commissioners to take a hard look at how the city operates.
"It makes sense to me to do the exploratory process of that now. We may find out very quickly that's not something we had to do and the city manager form of government is very successful, but we may find we need a full-time legislature too."
Commissioner Slim Nash says he isn't necessarily in support of changing Bowling Green's form of government, but believes it's an idea worth looking into.
First used in the 1900's, the city manager form of government is widely viewed as a way to take politics out of municipal administration.
Commissioners have the authority to hire and fire a city manager, who's responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of a city.
Another option for Bowling Green would be a full time mayor and city council, where the mayor has the power to hire and fire.
A third option would be a commission form, elected by voters, who then designate a chairman or mayor to preside over meetings. The commission has both a legislative and executive functions.
Finally, in a Representative Town Meeting, all citizens can attend and participate in meeting discussions. Individuals are chosen by the general electorate to represent them in voting. The selectmen are responsible for implementing policy.
But changing a city's form of government isn't an easy process, and one that voters must decide on.
While commissioners say they will continue to explore their options, their primary focus will be making the city whole again.
Coates' job will be filled temporarily, until the city finds a permanent replacement. Who the interim city manager will be is still unknown at this time. The search is expected to take three to six months.


text:
This year Powderhorn is bringing in the Powder like no other. On Saturday January 18th at 2:30 will be the official Powderhorn Powder Dance. All will be encouraged to step onto the Sunset Deck and do their best Powder Dance. Check Facebook leading up to the event for more details and ways to win prizes.
There will be drinks specials and be ready to dance the cold away and bring the powder down.
Powder is a gift. We'll Dance for it.
Saturday, January 18, 2014 -
2:30pm to 7:00pm


text:
BEST ENTRANCE: Entry 5, near Burlington Coat Factory
LOCATION IN MALL: #516, NH5 near Dave and Buster's
(909) 484-3031 | Driving Directions | LensCrafters Website |
View Deals | Mall Map
More stores to consider
Ontario Police Department Mills Station
Have your #sunglasses seen too many sunny days? Update them today and save. https://t.co/Ae76uj9FMC https://t.co/Mzd02I7Ylq/p>
RT @sambergrealtor: Thanks for the new shades @LensCrafters. Done in less than an hour. Talk about fast turnaround time! #michaelkors https…/p>
RT @latelateshow: James proves he's a master salesman in our latest #TakeABreak! https://t.co/Vk8UBeKuaq
Presented by @LensCrafters https:…/p>
The old way just got even older. Introducing Clarifye, the digital eye exam*. https://t.co/Bu3iDYiVrs https://t.co/pJPOyqgYk0/p>
We are crafting a sight worth seeing. Look for us on Instagram. https://t.co/9u1GsgjHR9 https://t.co/39mur9I1IQ/p>
Out with the old, in with the new. Meet Clarifye, the digital eye exam that shows you more. https://t.co/5wV7AEOLK3
RT @Phillies4eva: @JKCorden can check my eyes anytime Bc I see clearly how much of a hunk he is ???? @latelateshow/p>
Match a pair of classic Ray-Ban Clubmaster shades with a cone this #NationalIceCreamDay https://t.co/EKZsyeuWLp/p>
RT @GabbyBernstein: My tips on how to shift your experience at https://t.co/UHDNvG2gDo #LensCrafters #Clarifye #Spon @LensCrafters https:…/p>
Most people don't sing Happy Birthday to eye exam equipment. Most people aren't James Corden https://t.co/2BkoDGMcaS https://t.co/K6krihdO5G/p>
Black on black frames from the Polo Stripes Collection, same great style, more subtle look. https://t.co/s0ecjUzDm7 https://t.co/jgbhpHN8ym/p>
When your Optometrist asks you which is better "1 or 2?" #GrowingUpWithGlasses https://t.co/bItmEz6M7R/p>
Ditch those old glasses and pay only half for lenses w/ frame purchase. https://t.co/e8MxsH1Cjo https://t.co/XC1kuPDAA5/p>
RT @latelateshow: Go behind the scenes of our latest Take A Break segment, presented by @LensCrafters! https://t.co/7z2XCFzdje https://t.co…/p>
RT @latelateshow: Not only is @JKCorden a honorary ophthalmologist, he's also a hair stylist. #LateLateShow https://t.co/A33PvJEav4/p>
Don't miss when James Corden works a shift at LensCrafters on tonight's #LateLateShow at 12:37/11:37c on CBS! https://t.co/zupg60ZtUi/p>
The old way just got older. Introducing Clarifye, the digital eye exam that shows you more. https://t.co/8iD6WfNrtZ https://t.co/7fTCuMBsNv/p>
RT @tater_50: I'm at LensCrafters in Little Rock, AR https://t.co/zdEOJDve2e/p>
See, freely. Happy #FourthofJuly! ???? https://t.co/0JGSI2Kws0/p>
#Summer means more sun damage. Keep your kids' eyes protected from UV with some #shades. https://t.co/e5Si7AYTk2/p>
RT @latelateshow: #Skills https://t.co/ROfOPbwd0Y/p>
Love golf, but hate all of the walking? @bubbawatson has teamed up with @Oakley to create the 1st golf cart jetpack https://t.co/tbtQeqgtM4/p>
Add a sporty twist to your look with these shades from the Polo Stripes Collection. https://t.co/Pqgqj7zWbz https://t.co/dewRV6i2m1/p>
It's not just your skin that can be burned by the sun. Be sure to protect your entire body. #LongLiveSkin https://t.co/vun1VmRpjc/p>
Then Get Our Can't Miss Style Reports, Retailer Offers
and Event News Before Everyone Else.
Plus you'll be entered to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree.
View our privacy policy / No spam. We promise.


text:
WEIRTON - It didn't take Carol Coen long to see the potential of owning a business on Weirton's Main Street.
"It's been here such a long time and it's right on Route 2, so there's easy access, our traffic flow is amazing," said Coen, the new owner of the Irish Pub, 3027 Main St.
Since opening her doors in March, Coen said her focus has been to make the pub a family friendly place for lunch and dinner.
"I want it to have a nice atmosphere," she said. "After 9 p.m. it can turn into an adult place to be, but I want people to be able to bring their children in for lunch and dinner."
Coen, whose full-time job is to oversee accounts payable and receivables for a food service company serving an area college, said tracking things like food costs, inventory and "use by" dates was second nature to her even before she bought the pub.
What she's learned at the food service company over the years "was kind of a tutorial for me, before this business opportunity came along, not knowing if I'd ever use it," said Coen, adding that "seeing how the catering business functions, seeing every activity involved in preparing food, the quality that goes into it ... truly has prepared me for this."
She said running a bar is difficult, "but it's a little harder to run a bar with a kitchen."
"It's a lot of work, from morning to night," she said. "But I have a really good crew here, in the kitchen and the bar. I'm fortunate I don't have to be here 24/7 - I have people who look at the Irish Pub as their own.
Coen said they schedule live entertainment, including a live trivia contest each Wednesday.
"We have great customers," she adds. "Some people come in and stay so long they'll eat a couple meals. They'll sit and talk and watch TV."
The pub offers a range of menu items, including old style fish sandwiches and reubens to club sandwiches, burgers, grilled chicken, cheesesteak, BLTs and open-face roast beef or turkey as well as daily specials like tacos (Mondays) cabbage rolls (Tuesdays), steak and pasta (Wednesdays) and pork chops (Thursdays).
Appetizers include regular and sweet potato fries, deep-fried ravioli, cheddar jalapeno poppers, onion petals, chicken tenders, 10 flavors of wings, corn nuggets, hot pepper cheese balls, spicy chicken strips, clam strips jalapeno bottle caps and funnel cake, as well as salads and homemade soup, including the pub's signature Philly Cheesesteak and loaded potato soups.
Deep-fried cheesecake also is on the menu.
"Everybody who works here thinks of it as 'their place,'" she said. "They take a lot of pride in their work. Not a day goes by that I don't get a compliment about how clean it is."
The Irish Pub is open from noon to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 4 a.m. Fridays, noon to 3:30 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays.


text:
Dover Delaware Team Building
Dover, Delware is the home to many historic sites, charming shops, trendy cafes and restaurants – an excellent place to hold a Philly Hops team building program or training activity.
With two distinct historic areas… one Colonial and one Victorian, Dover's specialty shops, stores, restaurants and very friendly people make for the ideal combination of training and fun. Just ask about our energetic team building programs like Anything Goes Treasure Hunt or Shooting Stars On-Demand Treasure Hunt.
Your teams can go On Location in Dover, becoming filmmakers, as they shoot their own Short Film (3 minutes) in our Lightning Fast Video movie-making program. Or you can take it one step further with our Viral Video Makers Team Building Exercise
Make it a great evening with a combination dinner and fun team building program. Build team camaraderie with our Chocolate Therapy Team Building Program, Wine Makers Challenge, or a top-rate, private, customized Murder Mystery Show.
Our workshops and team building programs offered in Dover, are innovative, relevant, and memorable. They are designed to reinforce the essential elements that make up an effective team such as trust, communication, collaboration, active listening and role clarity. All our training programs are incorporated in a user-friendly format that will have your teams learning and growing in record time.
Whether your needs in Dover are camaraderie building or targeted team learning, either style event will be sure to engage your participants, generate excitement, inspire conversation, and strengthen relationships.
Just click on the programs links below and take a look at a few of the team building and training programs we offer in the Dover, Delaware area, then give us a call at 215 426-5644.
Team Building in Delaware: Other Cities
» Chocolate Therapy
» Wine Maker's Challenge
» Space-Time Merger Treasure Hunt
» Amazing Adventure Treasure Hunt
» Limo Treasure Hunt
» Lightening Fast Video Making
» Improv Murder Mystery
» Building Chocolate Bridges
Our most popular corporate training workshops, combination team building and training packages are built around the following modules:
» Listening
» Team Building
» Communication
» DiSC Behavior Profile
» What's My Communication Style?
» Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)


text:
The Pureland Prime 4 Bone Pork Roast instills perfection with an ideal balance of leanness and flavor! Incomparable to any pork roast on the market, our pork roasts come jam-packed with natural juices and are consistently tender right down to the bone. Try one tonight and experience this restaurant favorite in the comforts of your own home!
Flash frozen and shipped with dry ice for safe delivery to your door; We guarantee it! If Rastelli products are required for a specific delivery date, please allow an extra 1-2 business days for processing and delivery. Rastelli items are produced and shipped from a separate warehouse location. The cost is $15 for frozen shipping and handling. An incremental $2 will be added for each additional Rastelli item you add to your cart after the first one, so add more Rastelli items to your cart and save on shipping.


text:
- Vividly pigmented hues
- Creamy full coverage in a rich satin finish
- Deeply hydrates and conditions
- Helps to improve lip fullness
Real Results:
Clinically tested to deliver smoother, hydrated, fuller-looking lips
- 97% of women experienced an improvement in lip hydration after 48 hours.*
- 82% of women showed an improvement in the look of lip fullness after 48 hours.*
*Based on an independent U.S. clinical study


text: I know, I know, another wicked easy lesson that is grazing the screen right in front of your eyes. Girls, and maybe some boys will like this tutorial because you can actually draw a cute face on the front if you like, or even draw the apple for your teacher. Whatever the case may be, this submission on "how to draw an apple for kids" is going to be so simple to replicate. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if you could draw this apple with your eyes closed. I haven't really made any fruit for kids, so I wanted to at least get an apple out there since it is one of many fruits that kids, teens, and adults eat. Well, what else can I say about drawing an apple? Not too much so how about you have a go at it and I will get busy making more tutorials for you all. Thanks for joining me for another fabulous drawing day.