text:
Both Voyager and Enterprise share one other thing in common, they were largely run by two Paramount executives Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. Not even Manny Coto's surprising good final season of Enterprise could pull the show out of the nosedive that Berman and Braga had put it into.
Personally Enterprise failed because it got everything wrong. Wrong tone, wrong characters, wrong plots, wrong settings, wrong acting, wrong characterization, wrong logic, wrong common sense.
My personal pet peeve is episodes that just didn't make any sense. For example, there was an episode where they could have transported a crewman and an alien up to the ship, but they couldn't change the temperature in the transporter room to match the temperature on the planet so the alien would have died from the temperature change? What they don't have thermal blankets they can use? WTF? So they decide to send a shuttle down instead, but it took them something like 20 hours to adjust the shuttle so they could put the heat up high enough on the shuttle (WTF?) and the pair on the planet nearly died from dehydration while they waited (WTF?). If the transporters were working, so why didn't they transport a bottle of water down? If they couldn't do that, why didn't they send a shuttle down early, drop off some bottles of water, some food, and a tent so they could arrange a shelter? Why risk the death of the crewman and alien by doing nothing whatsoever to help them while they were waiting for a stupidly long plot device? I know the answer is "narrative" but it should still make some god-damend sense. This was endemic to first few seasons, stupidly obvious plot holes that would leave anyone with a lick of sense wondering how such amazing huge incompetents ended up running a starship*.
Actually, according to the pilot episode we know why Archer was pilot, his dad designed the ship. And the rest of the crew was hand picked by Archer. Good old nepotism. Of course that begs the question of why anyone would ever do something so stupid as put the son of the designer in charge...
I'm pretty sure you're wrong on both fronts, from what another poster put up, Bell Canada has licensed the show for their stations and included exclusive digital distribution rights in the contract. No CBC or government involvement at all, just plain old corporate greed and one-upmanship.
Because they created their own steaming service, and they think they can compete with Netflix in the U.S. with one original show.
Maybe this will get us back to the idea that movies should portray a story instead of a bunch of action shots blowing things up and a line or two of dialog here and there.
Well, that should put Michael Bay out work then, and good thing too
But in reality, Trump's trade plans are very simple. In the environment we already have, the government trade policies put the international corporations first, and the workers are just the scum to be exploited by them in every part of the world, be it USA, Mexico, or Asia. Trump wants to end this, and wants the trade to benefit everyone, and specially the American people, instead of just the faceless international corporations.
Ha, ha, ha.
In case anyone doesn't know why DarkVader is using Drumpf, Donald Drumpf's last name was legally changed to Trump many years ago.
Most likely, DarkVader is using it because Trump had a giant hissy fit over John Stewart's last name actually being Leibowitz, presumably after John Stewart said something less than complimentary about Trump. Trump accusing John Stewart of being an anti-Semitic coward is hilariously stupid.
But yeah, it's unnecessary and a bit childish, just like Trump.
Like it or not, Hillary was the choice of the majority of democratic voters in the primaries. She was chosen by the voters in the primaries.
Wait, wait, wait. We're supposed to vote for Trump because he will raise taxes on businesses?
Doesn't that go against everything Trump, the Republican party, and their generous contributors stand for?
Oh wait, Grover Norquist has endorsed Trump's tax plan, so it seems unlikely that taxes will be raised on anyone, unless the tax plan is full of lies... Which, admittedly, is certainly a possibility with Trump.
Which ever side will get him more money and/or votes.
So Trump hasn't learned anything new since 1980 and that's a good thing?
The same thing holds true for public policy. Do you want "most lives saved?" Do you want "greatest economic output?" Do you want "Least tax burden?"
So independent of any other consideration, there is huge judgement and therefore huge variation when trying to conduct 'rational policy' by what you choose as your utility function.
But wouldn't it be grand, if having chosen either "most lives saved", "greatest economic output" or "least tax burden" that the policies implemented to carry out the chosen objective actually worked towards achieving that goal? Rather than against the stated goals as seems to happens all too often...
His lazy-boy chair must have 3 times the padding, and twice as many cup holders, then he will be 50% more comfortable.
I think people in this thread are missing the deepest problem with Tyson's idea.
The problem is that science, if done well, can tell us what the observable consequences of our actions might be, but it will never tell us what outcomes we should value. For instance, do we value equality or progress? Do we value the happiness of animals as much as that of humans? Do we value freedom or security? The answers to none of these questions are self-evident (and saying that they are self-evident does not make it so).
I've seen many similar assertions and I can't help but feel that this is attacking a straw man. Tyson wrote:
Earth needs a virtual country: #Rationalia, with a one-line Constitution: All policy shall be based on the weight of evidence
I think he wrote policy for a reason and I think he wrote it because he actually meant policy. You seem to have replaced the word policy with values, with morals, with goals, but I don't think those were the intended meaning. I read the tweet as declaring that once we've decided what the government (or other party) should do, the course to achieve those ends should be based on sound evidence. I think Tyson meant that we should only impose laws when we know the ends we are trying to achieve and that the means proscribed to achieve those ends are as effective as we can make them.
For instance it brings to mind the goal of preventing teen pregnancy and the policy of abstinence only education. If I remember correctly, the preponderance of evidence shows that abstinence only education actually increases the rate of teen pregnancy. The effective policy to reduce teen pregnancy appears to be teaching teenagers about birth control. However, there are still many people in many jurisdiction who would ignore the evidence and impose their preferred policy of abstinence only education to achieve that goal. I suspect many of them are only paying lip service to the goal and the implementation of the policy is the actual goal, but that wouldn't matter if the policy had to be shown to be effective at reaching it's stated goals.
These screamingly hilarious gogs ensure owners of X Ray Gogs to be the life of any party. -- X-Ray Gogs Instructions


text:
|10 Reviews
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|5 - 14 nights
The three things we always dreamed of in creating a special home on Bonaire, were light, an oceanfront spot and an overall warm feeling to welcome our friends and guests. When we found the ideal location on Bonaire's Southwest side, we could make our dream come true.
Pure Villa Salentein embodies the true feeling of a pure Bonaire Holiday. Her stylish, yet robust interior is created by a world renown designer. A beautiful combination of linnen fabrics and warm colors that perfectly blend in with Bonaire's atmosphere of purity and relaxation.
From the palm leafed gazebo, hammock and lounge furniture to the high-class bedding and appliances... Our Villa Salentein will definitely make you feel spoiled and will offer all different people in your group the chance to make it their home.
Salentein is situated on one of the two most beautiful diving and snorkeling locations on Bonaire. Just enter the bright blue waters directly from your private terrace. Or enjoy the beautiful uninterrupted sunsets from your private pool or natural gazebo. The Belnem area is close to famous Pink Beach and a short drive from the white sandy beaches of Sorobon.
The villa consists of four spacious bedrooms with high-class bedding and three luxurious bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen and sitting area are all equipped with Viking appliances and designer lounge furniture.
For more families or friends traveling together, Villa Salentein can very well be combined with our Pure Villa Lareef which is located just a short stroll away.
For the management of our home we have chosen the wonderful team of Pure Villas.
Marloes, Suze and Iris from Pure Villas offer by far the most professional, warm and attentive service on the island. They know Bonaire by heart and will guide and take care of you from the first contact, till the moment you return home safely.
Everything is possible, form the planning of you trip, full gourmet catering by Chef Philip, Private diving arrangements to relaxing massages upon arrival. Combined with many special complementary surprises that will make you feel even more spoiled!
Send us the details and wishes of your preferred stay and their team will arrange all for you!
For the management of our home we have chosen the wonderful team of Pure Villas.
Marloes, Suze and Iris from Pure Villas offer by far the most professional, warm and attentive service on the island. They know Bonaire by heart and will guide and take care of you from the first contact, till the moment you return home safely.
Everything is possible, form the planning of you trip, full gourmet catering by Chef Philip, Private diving arrangements to relaxing massages upon arrival. Combined with many special complementary surprises that will make you feel even more spoiled!
Send us the details and wishes of your preferred stay and their team will arrange all for you!
Pure Villas | Annemieke van der Mast purchased this villa in 2001
We had an AMAZING 3 weeks on Bonaire split between the SALENTEIN and LAMAN properties.
Both properties were excellently presented and accommodated our large group of friends brilliantly.
Salentein felt like a dream, the pictures don't lie. We loved the easy access to the gentle (and extremely private) sea and although we are only snorkellers, everyday we saw turtles, rays, squids and heaps of colourful and friendly fish!!
Laman has a different but just as impressive feel to it, a little more expansive and laid back than Salentein which is probably more high end resortish.
But the most important and true differentiator with these properties is the service and attentiveness of the Pure Villa family!
We have travelled the world and stayed in some amazing villas and these are definitely up there with the best but what really makes this one of our happiest holidays of all time was the way that
Femke and her staff and the associated small businesses that they work with on Bonaire made sure that everything we wanted to do was easily and expertly covered.
They helped arrange snorkel guides, underwater photography lessons, private beach picnics, private Klein Bonaire trips and mangrove snorkelling as well as several private chef dinners at the villas.
Everything was done seamlessly and effortlessly to ensure we could make the most of our holiday time.
I whole heartedly recommend Pure Villa Travel and these properties to anyone who is interested in a beautiful, fun filled vacation with brilliant support services in easy reach.
Karyn and her many friends
We loved our stay at this beautiful comfortable waterfront home! The 6 bedrooms are separated enough to give privacy and yet close enough to have the family feel we love. Our family has used VRBO now HomeAway for 5 years and love it. This home has a great pool, great view, easy access for snorkelers and divers down a ladder just past the pool. Although the washer/dryer was not what we are used to in the states it was sufficient to do small loads and we brought lots of dirty clothes home! We used a local Chef, Phillip and would recommend him to anyone, we used Leo@Flow for our caving and scuba and fluorescent night snorkeling, he also set up our kite boarding and Klein Bonaire trip and then there was Femke who greeted us upon our arrival at the villa saw that that we had everything we needed when we needed it. Including a van to pick us and our luggage up and take our luggage to the airport and meet us after lunch as our flight did not leave tiL 330pm and we needed to be our of our rooms by 10am to allow them to get ready for next guests. We were able to keep our rental vans until 130pm. Thank you Femke that was the best!!! We LOVED our stay and experiences in Bonaire and if welcome someday would love to return.
Together with my fellow board members I spend 8 days in Villa Salentein to discuss the future strategie of our group of companies.
This amazing villa is one of the most inspiring locations I've ever used for such a meeting. Because of it's tranquillity and the great staff that treated us extremely well we came up with many exiting idea's and ways to increase our customer value and the quality of our offerings.
Immediately after our return I asked my p.a. to make reservations for next year. Every euro we spend was well worth it!
In a word – fabulous. My wife and I and our two daughters (ages 23 and 25) spent a wonderful week at Villa Salentein. It was a rare opportunity for just the four of us to spend time together and it turned out to be everything we could hope for. The Villa was the perfect setting.
Where to start? The setting is very private – we never had a sensation of having neighbors. The expansive curved patio faces out on the water, with a sweeping view toward Klein Bonaire. The overhanging roof provides great shade, and there are plenty of options for sitting or reclining. The pool is just steps away, making it easy to cool down. Just past the pool is a stairway and ladder down to the sea. Perfect for salt-water swimming, snorkeling, and diving, with plenty of life to be seen. On one snorkel we saw three incredibly small baby squid, smaller than a pinky finger.
Sliding glass doors surround the living room and when you open these the inside and out are completely connected, bringing a welcome breeze through the house. The bedrooms have views of the sea when the shade panels are slid out of the way. They all have air conditioning for comfortable sleeping, and the beds are surrounded by mosquito netting. We all slept well.
The location in Sabadeco is convenient for quick trips into Kralendijk. We had most of our dinners in town but ate the rest of the meals at the Villa. The kitchen has everything one could need. There was even a sampler of delicacies from one of the local shops waiting for us at check-in. The Pure Villa staff made recommendations for good dining.
Pure Villa arranges with Flow Bonaire to provide service for recreational activities. Leo, the owner of Flow, kept us stocked with SCUBA tanks at the Villa, and we did the fluorescence night dive with Leo and his wife Suz. Leo also led us on the cave adventure – well worth doing. I had been to Bonaire six times before and this was something I had never experienced. Leo also pointed us to other activities, like Sea Cow for snorkeling, and Jibe City for lunch and a windsurfing lesson.
All in all Villa Salentein and the support of the Pure Villa staff and Flow Bonaire were everything we might have hoped for. I am pretty well traveled, but I have been honestly telling people that I have never stayed in a place as nice as this. Hotel/resorts can have a lot to offer, but nothing beats a private villa experience like we had on Bonaire at Villa Salentein.
Salentein was the perfect Bonaire retreat for our family of 11, including 3 adult couples and 5 children (ages 6 mos.- 9 yrs.). We have been coming to Bonaire for many years and now that we have discovered Pure Villa travel, we have become devoted fans of the owners and staff, and will always stay at one of their villas. Salentein was stunningly beautiful and perfectly located on one of Bonaire's most pristine reefs. We dived and snorkeled on our "house reef" daily, and the easy entrance made day and night snorkels a favorite pastime for the 5-9 yr olds. The kitchen has everything needed to prepare even elaborate meals, and all furnishings are elegant and perfectly suited to the villa. I can't say enough good things about the property, but it is the Pure Villa staff that sets it apart. We have come to think of them as extended family, as that is how they treat us. When they heard we had added a baby since our last stay, they wrote to say they would have a high chair and portable crib set up when we arrived. We are continually impressed with their gracious hospitality, and they have spoiled us for staying anywhere else!
Through Pure Villas we booked a two week holiday from 03 May 2014 in this beautiful villa Salentein. We were overwhelmed when we entered the villa: a very spacious and beautifully furnished place. The living room and terrace area seem to be one with the sliding doors, and was just breathtaking. The ocean view is spectacular, all rooms have this incredible view! Comfortable lounge beds on the terrace and a beautiful, large swimming pool make that you don't want to leave this place. Even dolphins paid us a visit every now and then. Salentein has a very high level of style and comfort.
The service level of Pure Villas is very high, with a strong personal touch: everything was taken care of, the fridge was filled, the beds were made, a clear manual for the house was available, and a list of where to go at Bonaire. During our stay Femke and Iris made sure that all of our wishes were taken care of. A private cook had been arranged to cook a very exquisite 4 course meal, and we could use the possibility of a relaxing massage in the villa, or a private diving instructor. There was nothing left to chance, the service level in advance and also during our stay was excellent. The villa is only 10 minutes drive from Kralendijk. The area was very private and quiet.
This vacation concept is truly exclusive and luxurious, and we think of this holiday as an incredible experience, which we will never forget, and would strongly recommend. Thank you for the excellent service and the very enjoyable stay. For our next trip to Bonaire we would certainly choose to stay in Salentein again.
Cor and Nelleke/The Netherlands
My wife surprised me for my 70th birthday by taking me to Bonaire. I had no idea where we were going or that our children and grandchildren would also be included in the trip. Needless to say, all of them are what made the trip so special but the beautiful villa and the hospitality of the manager made it the trip of a lifetime. We were able to snorkel right off of the property, swim and relax around the pool and make daytime excursions into the countryside. The home was well decorated and very enjoyable and having six bedrooms allowed us to have plenty of room. All in all, it was a wonderful and memorable experience and one that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you Femke for all the special attention you gave us during our week there. You were super.
From the day I started planning this trip, (10 months in advance), working with the owner and manager was a total pleasure. They worked with me to help keep this surprise and to make sure everything went smoothly. Once we were there, Femke made sure that everything was perfect for our vacation. Her personality is perfect for this job. I've used Home Away many times and have always had good luck, but this is, without a doubt, the best experience we've had, and one we'll treasure always. The Villa is gorgeous and the views are breathtaking. Our grandchildren were taking pictures on their phones to send to friends back home. Three of them had never snorkled, but after a quick lesson in the pool, they totally enjoyed snorkeling right off the property and our 5 hour sail and snorkel trip to the marine preserve. We got notes from them after we got home saying that this was a trip they'd never forget.
Thank you, Home Away for another great stay and a vacation that ranks at the top of all our trips.
Warm regards, Sandi
The Caribbean island of Bonaire is situated just north of the coast of South America. It's close to Aruba and Curacao and part of the Netherlands.
Divers' paradise. Though you won't find miles of sandy beaches and endless palm trees, it has a unique pristine character. It is known to have excellent conditions for wind- and kitesurfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. In fact Bonaire is one of the world's top 3 dive destinations. The water is crystal clear, and there are dozens of dive locations around, many of which you can access right off shore. In fact, one of the best right in front of Salentein.
Where you see dolphins passing by, almost on a daily basis.
Bonaire has a tropical climate, 30 degr. C year round, with a steady cool breeze blowing in from in from the east.The island is small, with only a few main roads and no traffic lights. Bonaire's 'Washington Slagbaai Park' is a truly amazing nature park, with many white sandy bays and bright colored flamingo's in the wild.
Bonaire has a rich mixture of food and over 70 different cultures to draw recipes from. There are many excellent restaurants and a daily fantastic supply of the best fresh groceries.
The languages spoken on Bonaire are the local Papiamentu and Dutch. But also Spanish and English are widely spoken.
When repeat visitors are asked why they keep coming back year after year they say: 'it is the warmth and friendliness of the people'.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Peak Season '16/'17
Dec 10 2016 - Jan 7 2017
14 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
5 night minimum stay
|5 to 8 guest add/week
The weekly rental rental rate is subject to 15% Service Costs,
and US$ 5.50 per person/day Bonaire Tourist Tax.
- 50% of weekly rent within 7 days after booking
- Remaining 50% of weekly rent + 15% Service Costs + Bonaire Tourist Tax (US$ 5.50,- pp/day) 45 days before your arrival with us.
- Payment via Bank Transfer, or Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Songs of Zemeth: Ys VI Vocal Version will be available on March 17th for 2,800 yen ($27.24 US).
Tales from the Borderlands July 31 • 9:00am PDT/12:00pm EDT
Sword Coast Legends Aug 7 • 9:00am PDT/12:00pm EDT
Breath of Fire IV Continues! Every Monday • 5:00pm PDT/8:00pm EDT
Star Wars: KotOR Continues! Coming soon...


text:
We offer free shipping to the contiguous U.S. on all orders $125+. All other orders to the contiguous U.S. ship for a flat rate of $5.99. Free shipping and flat rate ensures that all orders ship using our choice of carrier between UPS and USPS. If your address cannot receive shipments from either UPS or USPS, call us immediately after placing the order.
Please call us for a quote is you are shipping to APO/FPO addresses.
If you are shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada, shipping will be calculated for you in your shopping cart.
Strip of 5 batteries
|Product Rating
Energizer CR2016 Lithium Coin Battery 3.0 Volt 5/Pack (CR2016)
How to prevent problems with batteries in electronic devices.
- Very accommodating
I ordered the wrong size batteries but called the customer service number and the folks there were very accommodating in correcting the order. I definitely appreciated the personal support.
Max (Published 6/3/2010)
Product Rating


text:
|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Sep 7, 1993
|Filing date
|Nov 6, 1991
|Priority date
|Oct 5, 1989
|Fee status
|Publication number
|John H. Chaffin, III
|Original Assignee
|Litton Systems, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (4), Non-Patent Citations (6), Referenced by (7), Classifications (10), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a divisional of copending application Ser. No. 07/417,296 filed on Oct. 5, 1989, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,122,424.
Transparent exterior partitions of aircraft must be durable enough to secure operators and equipment from harsh environmental conditions. In addition, to enable operation of sensitive equipment employed in reconnaissance, such as is used for infrared imaging systems and for weapon delivery applications, these materials must be transmissive to light in a spectrum ranging from visible to infrared wavelenths.
Existing exterior partitions include barriers, such as large multispectral windows. Such windows often limit system design in FLIR (forward looking infrared) and infrared imaging systems. The inability of these windows to withstand rain abrasion has been a continuing problem for many years with no satisfactory solution still in sight.
Aircraft typically impact raindrops at high speed, necessitating an external barrier which is sufficiently strong to resist fracture. Raindrops also create minor indentations on the outer surface of conventional windows, imparting distortions to the optical quality of the partition and deleteriously affecting operators vision and the performance of equipment. In addition to strength and hardness, these materials must be resistant to rain or particle erosion caused by extended exposure in use of aircraft over long periods of time.
Thus, the materials of construction must be hard enough to withstand the abrasive effect of raindrops impacting transparent surfaces at high speeds. Further, increased hardness and strength of known materials must be accomplished without diminishing optical transmissivity.
A solution to problems of strength and hardness of optically transmissive barrier is formulation of materials which provide such a compromise of mechanical properites without deleteriously affecting optical quality. Equipment and operating systems housed within aircraft are constricted by the limitation of transparent partitions in the fuselage. Windows constructed of such materials must be formed so as to accommodate particular use requirements.
Attempts to increase the hardness and strength of known materials have included introduction of dopants to a coating material during chemical vapor deposition of that material onto a window or panel substrate. Common window substrates include glass, germanium (Ge), silicon (Si), zinc sulfide (ZnS), and zinc selenide (ZnSe). Dopants added have included arsenic, aluminum, and mixtures thereof. See, for example, Hardened CVD Zinc Selenide for FLIR Windows, Raytheon Company, Research Division, AFML-TR-75-142, dated September 1975. These efforts have all resulted in unacceptable loss of optical transmissivity (See pages 70-71 of the referenced research report).
A need exists, therefor, to preserve the high resolution capability of sophisticated reconnaissance and weapon delivery systems by increasing hardness, strength and durability of known protective window materials without diminishing their optical transmissivity.
The present invention discloses a method of forming a resultant ZnS or ZnSe structure and device which is highly resistant to abrasion without substantially diminishing the optical transmissivity properties of the constituent materials. Small amounts of tellurium (Te) are added to the optically transmissive zinc selenide or zinc sulfide material. Alternatively, a coating is applied to a suitable substrate, the coating being formed of zinc selenide or zinc sulfide which contains small amounts of tellurium.
In one embodiment, a body is formed of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide which contains small amounts of tellurium. The resultant article is highly resistant to abrasion, such as erosion caused by raindrops, yet is strong enough to withstand impact at high speed with raindrops.
In another embodiment, a coating of zinc selenide or zinc sulfide is disposed over a substrate. Small amounts of tellurium are incorporated within the zinc sulfide or zinc selenide which hardens the coating for impact resistance and abrasion resistance without diminishing transmission of light in the visible and infrared spectrums.
In yet another embodiment, a method and apparatus for abrasion resistance and transmission of visible and infrared light is provided in which zinc sulfide or zinc selenide vapor, and tellurium vapor are co-deposited over a substrate to form one or more optical layers comprising mixtures of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide having small amounts of tellurium.
The above, and other embodiments of the invention, will now be described, in detail.
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 shows measured transmissivity of infrared energy in wavelengths ranging from about 2.5 to 10 micrometers of an optical coating of the present invention over a zinc sulfide substrate as is described in Example 2.
FIG. 6 shows measurements of Knoop hardness exhibited by the present invention as is described in Example 3.
A body of ZnS or ZnSe with small amounts (less than about 2% Te by atomic weight) is formed which is highly resistant to abrasion caused by high velocity encounter with raindrops, without substantially diminishing the optical transmissivity properties of the ZnS or ZnSe material. Light energy may be transmitted through the body undiminished in intensity in the spectrum of wavelengths from visible to infrared. The body is highly resistant to erosion by environmental factors over long periods of time. The body can be formed as a window to provide visibility from within an aircraft. Because of increased strength and hardness of the present invention, large multispectral windows for aircraft can additionally be formed. Alternatively, the present invention can be contoured to form a portion of a fuselage. These bodies offer protection for many applications at low cost, in particular, for FLIR (forward looking infrared) and infrared imaging, such as are used for reconnaissance and weapon delivery systems.
In one embodiment of the present invention, shown in FIG. 1, optical body 10 is formed essentially of zinc sulfide. Small amounts of tellurium are incorporated within the body to form a material which is impact resistant and erosion resistant to small airborne particles, such as rain, without diminishing optical transmissivity of the zinc sulfide. Optical body 10 can be formed over contoured surface 12 of a mandrel or graphite susceptor 14 which is later separated from optical body 10 or burned away. In an alternate embodiment, the optical body 10 is formed of zinc selenide having small amounts of tellurium incorporated within.
It is to be understood that "small amounts," as that term is used herein to describe the levels of tellurium incorporated with zinc sulfide or zinc selenide, means that tellurium comprises greater than about 0.05% and less than about 2% atomic weight of the zinc selenide or zinc sulfide material of the body or optical layer of the present invention. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, tellurium approximates 1% atomic weight of the doped zinc selenide of zinc sulfide.
As can be seen in FIG. 2, the present invention can also be embodied as a protective layer 18 of ZnS/Te or ZnSe/Te over a conventional optical body 20, such as glass. In this embodiment, protective layer 18 is formed over an outward surface 22 of the optical body 20 and is comprised essentially of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide, having incorporated therein small amounts of tellurium. Protective layer 18 thus protects the optical body 20 from impact and from wear caused by continuous exposure to harsh environmental elements.
Alternatively, adhesion layer 24 can be disposed between an optical body 26 and protective layer 28 for bonding protective layer 28 to optical body 26, as is shown in FIG. 3. Protective layer 28 can be comprised of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide and is hardened by having incorporated therein small amounts of tellurium. Thorium (IV) Fluoride (ThF4) can be added to protective layer 28 to help bond protective layer 28 to adhesive layer 24. Optical body 26 can be zinc sulfide, zinc selenide, glass or some other conventional transparent or translucent aircraft shielding material. Adhesion layer 24, which is disposed between optical body 26 and protective layer 28, can be zinc sulfide or zinc selenide. In an optional embodiment, an external adhesion layer 30, shown in FIG. 4, can be disposed over the protective layer 28 and can consist essentially of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide. External adhesion layer 30 facilitates adherance of additional coatings or screens which can be applied over the present invention and prevents formation of a tellurium-rich layer distinct from protective layer 28.
In another embodiment, zinc sulfide or zinc selenide is hardened by a method of the present invention to form a layer which is abrasion resistant without substantially diminishing the optical transmissivity properties of the ZnS or ZnSe material. Vapors of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide and of tellurium vapor are formed by a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process in well known coating chambers, and subsequently co-deposited on optical body 20 (FIG. 2). Accumulation of the vapors co-deposited on the optical body 20 forms protective layer 18, comprising zinc sulfide or zinc selenide containing small amounts of tellurium, as seen in FIG. 2.
"Physical vapor deposition", or "PVD" as that term is used here, means deposition of vapors generated by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), electron beam generation, thermal generation, sputtering or ion beam generation.
In another preferred embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. 3, adhesion layer 24 and protective layer 28 are deposited on optical body 26 by sequential exposure of optical body 26 to vapors, thereby forming adhesion layer 24 and protective layer 28. Optical body 26 is exposed to zinc sulfide or zinc selenide, or mixtures of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide vapor with thorium (IV) fluoride vapors. Deposition of any of these vapors or mixtures of these vapors, as described, form adhesion layer 24, seen in FIG. 3. Adhesion layer 24 is subsequently exposed to a mixture of tellurium vapor and either zinc sulfide or zinc selenide vapor, which co-deposit on adhesion layer 24, to form protective layer 28, comprised of a compound or mixture of ZnS/Te or ZnSe/Te.
As shown in FIG. 4, an external adhesion layer 30 can optionally be formed. Protective layer 28 (as previously described) is exposed to zinc sulfide or zinc selenide vapor in a PVD chamber. The vapor is then deposited on protective layer 28 to form exterior layer 30.
Protective layer 28 can be formed by PVD, wherein ZnS or ZnSe vapors and tellurium vapor are co-deposited on the adhesion layer 24 while the optical body 26 is brought to an elevated temperature by localized heating. The optical body 26 is heated by radiant heaters to approximately 150� C. during the coating steps. Optical body 26 is then exposed to vapor of zinc sulfide or zinc selenide, provided by an electron beam source, and of tellurium, which is formed at a temperature in the range of approximately 290� C. to 340� C. by a thermal source. The vapor mixture is then deposited on the cooler optical body 26 to form a protective layer 28.
The present invention is further described in the following examples, which are not to be considered limiting in any way.
A glass optical body to be coated was exposed to two evaporation sources in a PVD chamber, each source was placed behind an independently operated shutter. Zinc sulfide constituted one evaporation source, and evaporation was generated by an electron beam source. The rate of zinc sulfide evaporation was controlled by a crystal rate monitor, which measures the rate of crystal deposition. A crystal rate monitor suitable for use in the method of the present invention is manufactured by Leybold-Inficon, Inc., Model XTC. Tellurium was placed in a refractory metal heater behind the second shutter and was evaporated from an aluminum oxide crucible. The rate of evaporation of tellurium was controlled by measuring the temperature of tellurium in the crucible. A thermocouple was placed in a quartz tube which was then placed in the crucible. Tellurium was then heated behind the shutter and stabilized at a desired temperature. The shutter securing zinc sulfide vapor heated by the electron beam was opened, exposing the optical body to zinc sulfide vapor. A few hundred angstroms of zinc sulfide was deposited on the optical body, and then the shutter securing tellurium vapor was then opened, so that zinc sulfide and tellurium were co-deposited on the glass substrate to form a hardened protective layer. When the desired protective layer had been deposited, the tellurium shutter was closed first and a few hundred angstroms of undoped zinc sulfide was deposited to form an exterior coating and thereby prevent formation of a tellurium-rich layer distinct from the protective layer and which aids in adhesion of additional layers such as a wire mesh. The zinc sulfide shutter was subsequently closed to conclude deposition of the external adhesion coating.
The rate of tellurium deposition was controlled by associating a desired vapor pressure with a given temperature determined by a crystal monitor, on the assumption that the rate of deposition would be proportional to a selected vapor pressure. After a measurable deposition rate which was associated with a known temperature, the temperature of the tellurium vapor source was reduced to obtain a desired deposition or "impingement" rate relative to the rate of deposition of zinc sulfide. In this example, the tellurium impingement rate was set at a value 100 times lower than the rate of zinc sulfide deposition, the tellurium source being approximately 320� C.
Example 1 was repeated using zinc sulfide as an optical body. The protective layer formed was approximately 1 micrometer thick. FIG. 5 represents measured transmissivity of infrared energy in wavelengths ranging from 2.5 to 10 micrometers. As can be seen, within the limits of measurement, there was no adsorption or index change produced by Te doping.
The layer of Example 2 was repeated. The coating being 20 micrometers thick. The resultant material was crack resistant: Knoop hardness was measured and is shown in FIG. 6 relative to a chemical vapor deposition of zinc sulfide optical body and to soda lime glass.
Samples of a zinc sulfide optical body coated as in examples 1, 2 and 3 were prepared having optical coating thicknesses of 9 micrometers, 18 micrometers and 27 micrometers. Erosion tests were conducted on these three samples measuring damage caused by 3.5 millimeter diameter raindrops impacted at a 60� angle of incidence at speeds of 1200 feet per second and 1600 feet per second. Vestigial damage was observed on all samples at 1200 feet per second. Samples retested at 1600 feet per second showed significant damage. Uncoated zinc sulfide optical bodies showed vestigial damage at 700 feet per second in similar tests.
It is to be understood that gallium arsenide (GaAs), germanium and silicon substrates are to be included as possible embodiments of optical bodies which can be coated with hardened ZnS or ZnSe according to the present invention. ZnS and ZnSe can comprise protective layers deposited in combination with small amounts of tellurium to harden such gallium arsenide, germanium and silicon optical bodies.
Further, deposition of ZnS and ZnSe with small amounts of tellurium can be deposited according to the present invention also by chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
Although only preferred embodiments have been specifically described and illustrated herein, it will be appreciated that many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible, in light of the above teachings, within the purview of the following claims, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Feb 29, 1972
|Nov 19, 1974
|Delog Detag Flachglas Ag
|Heat-reflecting laminated safety glass pane
|Jun 6, 1983
|Aug 14, 1984
|Nishizawa Junichi
|Method for producing a group IIB-VIB compound semiconductor crystal
|Jul 9, 1986
|Dec 1, 1987
|Northrop Corporation
|Transparent conductive windows, coatings, and method of manufacture
|Title not available
|Chang, S. K. et al., "Exciton transfer processes in ZnSe1-x Tex ", Journal of Crystal Growth 117 (1992) pp. 793-796.
|Chang, S. K. et al., Exciton transfer processes in ZnSe 1 x Te x , Journal of Crystal Growth 117 (1992) pp. 793 796.
|Lee, C. D. et al., "Free-exciton luminescence from ZnSe1-x Tex ", Physical Review B vol. 45, No. 8 (Feb. 15, 1992) pp. 4491-4493.
|Lee, C. D. et al., Free exciton luminescence from ZnSe 1 x Te x , Physical Review B vol. 45, No. 8 (Feb. 15, 1992) pp. 4491 4493.
|Mach, R. et al., "ZnS:Te, A Blue Electroluminescence Emitter?", Journal of Crystal Growth 117 (1992) pp. 1002-1007.
|Mach, R. et al., ZnS:Te, A Blue Electroluminescence Emitter , Journal of Crystal Growth 117 (1992) pp. 1002 1007.
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Jun 6, 1997
|Aug 10, 1999
|Raytheon Company
|Environmentally resistant, infrared-transparent window structure
|Jun 6, 1997
|Mar 14, 2000
|Raytheon Company
|Infrared-transparent window structure
|Jun 26, 2003
|Feb 12, 2004
|Cheong Dan Daeweon
|Multiple source deposition process
|Sep 26, 2014
|May 6, 2015
|Increasing zinc sulfide hardness
|Sep 26, 2014
|Apr 1, 2015
|Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC
|Increasing zinc sulfide hardness
|Jun 2, 1998
|Dec 10, 1998
|Raytheon Company
|Infrared-transparent window structure
|Jun 4, 1998
|Dec 10, 1998
|Raytheon Company
|Environmentally resistant, infrared-transparent window structure
|U.S. Classification
|427/163.1, 427/255.7, 427/166, 427/165, 427/164, 427/255.33
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Mar 25, 1996
Owner name: HUGHES DANBURY OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC., CONNECTICUT
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:LITTON SYSTEMS, INC.;REEL/FRAME:007945/0794
Effective date: 19960216
|Apr 15, 1997
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|Sep 7, 1997
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|Nov 18, 1997
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 19970910
|Jun 19, 2000
Owner name: RAYTHEON COMPANY, MASSACHUSETTS
Free format text: MERGER;ASSIGNOR:RAYTHEON OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.;REEL/FRAME:010909/0248
Effective date: 19981229
|Jun 22, 2000
Owner name: RAYTHEON OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC., CONNECTICUT
Free format text: CHANGE OF NAME;ASSIGNOR:HUGHES DANBURY OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC., A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE;REEL/FRAME:010909/0238
Effective date: 19971217


text:
And I don't mean blonde and blue-eyed etc. But what skills and equipment will a journalist of the future need to capture and publish their stories? 837 more words
Tags » Multimedia Journalist
Multimedia Journalist Assignment
The multimedia journalist under review is not a known, or professional, journalist in any sense of the word. But that is the day we live in, the terms of words are now locked into a battlefield of gray area, vying for a place and position in all of our hearts and minds. 526 more words
Multimedia Journalist
Anderson Cooper was born in New York City on June 3, 1967, to a writer name Wyatt Emory Cooper and a designer and railroad heiress Gloria Vanderbilt. 280 more words
Chapter NineHomework
Cool Schools: Using games in class to learn
LaSalle Elementary School students are playing games in the classroom but it is not just for fun. The new technology being implemented is part of the curriculum. 255 more words
I'm not perfect.
…and neither is any other TV personality who works or has ever worked in TV before.
News flash? Nah, probably not but I feel the need to make that statement anyway. 797 more words
Hop in my shoes and lets take a walk
If you walked a day in my shoes, these are all common things you'd hear while covering stories.
816 more words
"Where is your cameraman?"
Me: "You're looking at him."


text:
Sweet-Sour Cabbage Rolls
|Cabbage leaves
|8 Large
|Ground beef
|1 Pound
|Cracked wheat
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), bulgur
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|1 Teaspoon
|Dry mustard
|1 Teaspoon
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Ground cinnamon
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Brown sugar
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), packed
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Caraway seed
|1 Teaspoon
|4 Medium
|1 Tablespoon
|Cold water
|2 Tablespoon
Cover cabbage leaves with boiling water.
Let stand until leaves are limp, about 10 minutes; drain.
Mix ground beef, cracked wheat, milk, egg, salt, mustard, pepper and cinnamon.
Shape beef mixture into eight 3 1/2-inch rolls.
Place 1 roll across stem end of each cabbage leaf.
Roll leaf around roll, folding in sides.
Place rolls, seam sides down in Dutch oven.
Mix brown sugar, water, vinegar and caraway seed; pour over rolls.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Add potatoes.
Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Remove rolls and potatoes; keep warm.
Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water; gradually stir into broth.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil and stir 1 minute.
Serve with rolls.
Microwave Directions: Prepare cabbage rolls as directed.
Arrange in circle in 3-quart round microwavable casserole.
Mix brown sugar, water, vinegar and caraway seed; pour over cabbage rolls.
Add potatoes around edge of casserole.
Cover tightly and microwave on high (100%) 10 minutes; rotate casserole 1/2 turn.
Microwave until cabbage rolls are done and potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Remove cabbage rolls and potatoes; keep warm.
Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water; gradually stir into broth.
Microwave uncovered, stirring every minute until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve with rolls.
Rate It
Nutrition Rank
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4452 Calories from Fat 1225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 137 g210.9%
Saturated Fat 49.7 g248.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 539 mg179.7%
Sodium 3720 mg155%
Total Carbohydrates 706 g235.2%
Dietary Fiber 207.4 g829.4%
Sugars 340.5 g
Protein 199 g397.1%
Vitamin A 148.3% Vitamin C 4621.3%
Calcium 314.7% Iron 258.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


text:
P&G Revamping Diaper Line & Gamble here is launching a major overhaul of its disposable-diaper brands. As part of the effort, it will abandon its gender-specific Pampers line. Beginning Aug. 19, it will introduce a number of new products. One will be an upgrade to its "Pampers Premium" that will include "breathable" side panels. The panels are said to help get air to a baby's skin, thereby reducing the chance of skin rash. The regular Pampers Premium version will be phased out. ...
REGISTER TO VIEW THIS ARTICLE - Register for a Free Account
WhyRegisterfor FREE?
Registering for content on Supermarket News will give youINSTANTaccess to invaluable articles and media content that industry professionals rely on. You will have access to our special reports, feature articles, and industry analysis. It'sFREE, easy and quick. What are you waiting for!In addition you will also receive complimentary access to the SN salary survey data tables.
Click here to read the FAQ page if you have any questions (opens in a new window)
Attention Paid Print Subscribers: While you have already been grantedfreeaccess to SNwe ask that youregister now.We promise it will only take a few minutes! Or visit your profile and add your print magazine account number and zip code.


text:
Search results
Did you mean: south drinks
Create the page "Soft drinks" on this wiki! See also the search results found.
- hydrogen gas. Milk Saliva Lemon juice Apple juice Vinegar Water and soft drinks (Carbon dioxide reacts in water to form Carbonic acid) Bleach oranges2 KB (253 words) - 20:48, 9 May 2016
- consumption, including coffee, tea, and energy drinks. Moderate or eliminate sugar consumption, including soft drinks, candy, sweets, and other highly sweetened5 KB (796 words) - 15:47, 12 February 2013
- wood ducks. We sell: Drinks: coffee made from the finest grounds of Arabic coffee beans, a wide range of teas, and soft drinks, juices, and water are9 KB (1,676 words) - 08:23, 18 July 2016
- fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases May 2007 Some soft drinks may not be healthy for consumption... May 2007 New medical school to1 KB (112 words) - 21:42, 17 January 2016
- instance, people may sell soft drinks by bottles or by tins, however they may not use something like pots to contain those drinks and sell them.Nowadays3 KB (503 words) - 05:01, 28 February 2016
- being taken mostly in the form of ground, roasted coffee, tea infusions, soft drinks and energy drinkfs. it is one of a class of compounds known as purines19 KB (2,593 words) - 08:56, 7 May 2016
- being cut. Avoid sports drinks and energy drinks, instead drink coconut water as it provides more electrolytes than sport drinks. Upon reading this chapter28 KB (3,589 words) - 14:28, 8 May 2016
- to be a hip teenage lounge, expect a demand for blended drinks, sugary stuff, and soft drinks. Your business will be at the whim of whether it is trendy5 KB (800 words) - 10:13, 19 April 2016
- instance, people may sell soft drinks by bottles or by tins, however they may not use something like pots to contain those drinks and sell them. Nowadays5 KB (810 words) - 23:58, 14 September 2014
- reduce your caffeine intake however such as decaffeinated coffee, tea and soft drinks, these beverages do still contain some caffeine. The approximate caffeine25 KB (3,520 words) - 03:03, 25 August 2015
- colorless with high transparency. PET is widely made into bottle for soft drinks. It has a resin identification code of 1. One of the uses for a recycled28 KB (4,266 words) - 15:07, 13 November 2014
- higher levels of stress, were more likely to consume unhealthy food and soft drinks, and were less likely to exercise regularly and eat healthily (Hintz33 KB (4,344 words) - 20:09, 23 November 2015
- de naranja - orange juice leche - milk limonada - lemonade refresco - soft drink té - tea té helado - iced tea vino - wine Note: Agua is a masculine noun7 KB (918 words) - 23:38, 17 July 2016
- binge-eating, consistently eating unhealthy foods such as fast food and sugary soft drinks, as well as unhealthy dieting behaviours leading them to lose unhealthy26 KB (3,677 words) - 03:27, 7 May 2016
- children are not getting proper nutrition from junk foods, candies, and soft drinks they consume daily for a healthy development. To make their diet healthy4 KB (652 words) - 11:35, 4 December 2012
- University of Heidelberg on antimony being released from PET-bottles for soft drinks and mineral water stored over several months in supermarkets. However22 KB (2,685 words) - 17:27, 22 March 2016
- Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Alcohol motivation (section Introduction: What motivates you to drink?)Know how many standard drinks you can have – according to Australian standards, men should consume no more than four standard drinks of alcohol and women28 KB (4,196 words) - 12:59, 17 August 2015
- dietary sources such as coffee, tea, cocoa beverages, chocolate, and soft drinks. Caffeine is rarely thought of as a problematic drug, due to its common31 KB (4,526 words) - 20:36, 2 December 2015
- Frees Weidema, "Life Cycle Assessment of Packaging systems for beer and soft drinks", 1998, P406 "HDPE – high density polyethylene", Torben Lenau, [online]54 KB (6,696 words) - 17:23, 26 August 2014
- describes how to make a allround "infusion maker", suited to make a variety of drinks. This design was taken from my website. The infusion maker outlined herein6 KB (1,011 words) - 22:37, 27 October 2013


text:
Protect Your Purchase
(based on 221 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Reviewed by 221 customers
Displaying reviews 1-10
Back to top
Previous | Next »
Happy so far
By Bogi
from Angels Camp, CA, United States
Comments about GE Profile 30" Double Electric Wall Oven - Stainless Steel:
Love the oven so far. It was just installed a few days ago
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
love the display and lights
By pegwas
from manhattan ill
Love the double oven. Sleek look, like the light while warming and while cooking.
A step up
By cereus57
from Hollywood, SC, United States
Love the convection in both ovens, heats up very fast.
Poor quality
By Disgusted100
from New virginia ia
Was installed brand new 5 months ago motor is bad has to be replaced
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Excellent Product
By Beach111
from Singer Island, FL
This is the best oven I have ever owned. It works great, and I love the WiFi feature, where I can start and stop the oven with my smart phone, remotely.
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Great Features!!
By bassnlady
from Sulphur Springs, TX, United States
Our oven was installed today and I'm excited and really looking forward to getting to know all it's wonderful features. I love to cook and this will be a pleasant addition.
Sign up for details
Receive all the latest offers and news fromP.C. Richard & Son!
We Accept:
Receive all the latest offers and news from P.C. Richard & Son!


text:
Gay Rights in Oregon 2006
Last week, GayRightsWatch.com covered the events of the past year with respect to Gay Rights in our state. Now, blogger Bryan Harding has a round-up of what the next year might bring.
Ladies and gentlemen we are no longer on the defensive. While we should never forget that we are and will continue to be under attack in some way or another - we will spend 2006 and beyond working for equality on our terms.
Our community is now more visible than ever before. The terms of the struggle have changed.
Mark my words: 2006 will be unapologetic, determined and strategic. It will prove to be a banner year in the fight for full equality here in Oregon. And, although we may not see that work result in visible victory in 2006, we will lay a foundation this year that ensures that we will win. What we do now will determine the next five, ten and even twenty years of Oregon's fight for equal treatment under the law.
The work is now within the movement, within the community. Oregon is ready - and we all need to demand nothing less than their full attention.
Read the details and discuss at GayRightsWatch.com.
Jan. 02, 2006
Posted in elsewhere.
More Recent Posts
Guest Column
Guest Column
Rick North
Guest Column
Chuck Sheketoff
Guest Column
Kari Chisholm
Kari Chisholm
OR-SOS: Chuck Adams and his hilariously bad "poll" in the Avakian/Richardson race
Carla Hanson
Kari Chisholm
A moratorium on all oil train traffic through the Columbia Gorge
connect with blueoregon


text:
Welcome to Blatchford
Building tomorrow's community today
Welcome to Blatchford...a community in the heart of Edmonton that will transform how people connect with each other, with their city and with the environment.
As one of the largest sustainable development projects being planned in the world, Blatchford is building a new standard for vibrant, livable and healthy communities.
The Plan
Vision and Goals
Blatchford will change the heart of Edmonton today and into the future.
Beyond Being Green
Learn how Blatchford will be a leader in economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Construction Updates
Construction News
Get detailed information on current construction activities underway at the Blatchford site.
Stay Connected
Follow the Latest News
Keep up to date with the news releases, newsletters and other news as the Blatchford project progresses.
Living in Blatchford
Blatchford is the beginning of a new era of residential living in Edmonton.
For More Information
Blatchford Project Office


text:
|Boxing Champions | Boxing Schedule | Boxing Video | Boxing History | Pound For Pound | Lounge | The Wire | Arcade
Harm's Way
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Albany, New York
Posts: 30,453
Quoted: 2920 Post(s)
Rep Power: 134
Points: 10,001,251,187.52
Bank: 111,634.22
Total Points: 10,001,362,821.74
Posters will come in here posting their copied/pasted lists any minute now, with a few names altered in different positions so that they don't look like they're biting off some one else, but they are.
If you can't name 50 ATG fighters, with a reason/accomplishment why for all 50 by memory or at least 30 out of 50, then shut up about ATG this, ATG that. I can't do that, so I don't create ATG lists.
Dallas Cowboys
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Statesville, NC
Posts: 20,954
Quoted: 243 Post(s)
Rep Power: 76
Points: 4,000,000,000,000,281,600.00
Bank: 68,090,467,560,354.04
Total Points: 4,000,068,090,467,842,560.00
I'll take a stab at 20 in no particular order except the first 4.
1. Langford
2. Greb
3. Robinson
4. Armstrong
5. Charles
6. Benny Leonard
7. Duran
8. Pep
9. Gans
10. Fitzsimmons
11. Walker
12. Moore
13. Ali
14. Louis
15. Ross
16. Conn
17. Ray Leonard
18. Tunney
19. McLarnin
20. Canzoneri
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 22,959
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Rep Power: 0
Points: 8,165,000,160,144.94
Bank: 13,057,995,183,148,214.00
Total Points: 13,066,160,183,308,358.00
Is Monzon in your top 30?
Dallas Cowboys
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Statesville, NC
Posts: 20,954
Quoted: 243 Post(s)
Rep Power: 76
Points: 4,000,000,000,000,281,600.00
Bank: 68,090,467,560,354.04
Total Points: 4,000,068,090,467,842,560.00
Conveyor of Truth
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,868
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Rep Power: 32
Points: 2,000,012,084,291,156.50
Bank: 50,317,905,036.67
Total Points: 2,000,062,402,196,193.25
that **** is pointless. i acctually started a list and got to about 15 (planned to rank the top 25). but its impossible to get a list you are perfectly saitisfied with. you just keep moving names around and even if you finish the list would look diffrent if you made a new one tommorow.
Generation of Miracles
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 17,797
Quoted: 680 Post(s)
Rep Power: 48
Points: 13,106,427,846.62
Bank: 352,147,164,343,987.12
Total Points: 352,160,270,771,833.75
even if u dont have a list, if u are educated enough in the history and the accomplishments of fighters past and present alike, u should be able to get a feel for where certain fighters belong. its not a stretch at all to rank a fighter within a certain range on a list. there really hasnt been that many truly great fighters in history anyways.
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 32,913
Quoted: 1266 Post(s)
Rep Power: 90
Points: 1,029,220,116,311,791.00
Bank: 1,912,098,404,952,751,872.00
Total Points: 1,913,127,625,069,063,680.00
Because you rank fighters all the time; "So and so Is a Top 20 ATG, Top 10 ATG, Top 50 ATG" etc.
You said Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera aren't Top 100 ATG's.
So, I want to see your list.
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Managua, Panama
Posts: 2,547
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Rep Power: 0
Points: 6,860.73
Bank: 0.00
Total Points: 6,860.73
|Share This With Friends
|fighter, list, lists, ranked.please, threads
|Thread Tools
Cookie Policy -
Privacy Policy - Submit
News - Feedback
- Site Map - Advertise
with Us
Copyright © 2003-2016 BoxingScene LLC All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2000 - 2016, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2016 BoxingScene LLC All rights reserved.


text:
Visit our other Wisconsin Historical Society websites!
Refine or narrow your results by clicking any term in the gray boxes below.
Expand your results by removing any breadcrumb in a gray outlined box above. Click on the blue "X" to remove the term.
Narrow your results by entering a keyword into the search box above. Then click the "Search Within" checkbox, then click on the orange "Search" button.
If you did not find what you are looking for or you did not get any results, try changing your search term(s). See our Search Help page for more tips.
Description: A large group of men, women and children gather for a picnic in a grove of trees near a frame house.
Date: 1957-05-01
Description: A volunteer discusses seed catalogs with two nursing home residents as they sit outside on lawn chairs. They are at Monona Drive Rest Home at 4202 Monona D...
Date: 1959
Description: Interior view of the prefabricated home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed by Marshall Erdman. This example of the Erdman #2 known as the Walte...
Date: date unknown
Description: Wood frame house with carpenter's lace and family seated and standing to side of house in background. A windmill and small barn with cupola is in the right...
Date: 1971
Description: Advertisement for the International Cadet 76 lawn tractor featuring a color photograph of a man using the machine to mow grass in front of a building. The...
Date: 1955 ca.
Description: Aerial view of Atwood Avenue, looking west towards Winnebago Street and "Schenk's Corners".
Date: 1965-11
Description: Viet Cong prisoner seated with his legs bound and his hands on his head. He is encircled by barbed wire. Soldiers are behind him.
Description: Original brass chandelier with art glass shades hangs in "Hearthstone," the home built by paper mill owner, Henry J. Rogers. The residence was the first d...
Date: 1902-09
Description: Farmers with wagon loads of sacks of potatoes(?), probably waiting to load them on a train.
Date: 1910 ca.
Description: Indoor portrait of Florentina Krueger sitting in a chair, leaning against a side table. A vase with flowers sits atop a doily on the side table. A bookcase...
Date: 1945
Description: Captain Don Knowlton, a U.S. Marine division Surgeon, posing for a photograph outdoors in Okinawa, Japan. He is wearing fatigues and a helmet and is standi...
Date: 1980-10-16
Description: Magda Herzberger sits at the piano at her home.
Date: 1912
Description: View from road of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. The double doorway has an arched window above it, and another circular window with a decorative fr...
Date: 1960-08-12
Description: Walter Lofblad, a Cumberland farmer, with miniature Milwaukee Braves figures he carved from basswood. The carved set includes the entire starting lineup, m...
Date: 1902
Description: Cave in a hillside occupied by the Lewis family from May 18 to July 4, 1863, during the Civil War siege of Vicksburg. Hundreds of other caves in the vicin...
Date: 1925 ca.
Description: Exterior view of the A.W. Kunert Tin Shop.
Date: 1980-07-04
Description: Members of family seated and standing near the entrance to their home. Photographs made on July 4, 1980, by Archibald of Cuban refugees who had arrived as...
Date: 1912 ca.
Description: A woman stands in the doorway of the first in a line of houses at an International Harvester logging camp or sawmill.
Date: 1940-10
Description: A street in the Jewish ghetto in Lublin, Poland.
Description: A group of men, one smoking a cigarette, in the men's locker room at Highlander Folk School.
If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.
Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at:
© 1996-2016 Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706


text:
Play Video
Don't Mess With A Chipmunk's Nuts
Posted by YouNeedPOWAH on Jun. 10, 2013
Elizabeth Rage takes you through the steps to create the Enchantress look f...
On this episode, Master Chalk Artist Chris Carlson takes on an epic Star Tr...
Get you geek on and come check out these hilarious clips!
Posted by YouNeedPOWAH on Jun. 10, 2013


text:
By age 13, some boys and girls may be ready to babysit. It all depends on how ready and able you are to take on the responsibility of caring for young kids.
Taking a babysitting course is a good first step. You also can start out as a "mother's helper," where you take care of a child (or several kids) while the mom or dad is still at home. That way, you get an idea of what it will be like, but the parent would be there in case you have a question.
If you do decide to babysit, keep your first job short (an hour or two). It's also ideal if you can babysit for a family that lives in your neighborhood, so your mom or dad will be nearby in case you have any problems or an emergency.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
© 1995-
Images provided by iStock, Getty Images, Corbis, Veer, Science Photo Library, Science Source Images, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com
For a full list of Rady Children's Programs and Services, click here or call Rady Children's Customer Service and Referral Center at 1-800-788-9029 for more information.


text:
HCR ManorCare provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.
Full-time, Monday - Friday. No holidays. Hours are 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00 depending on which transcription desk working at.
We have an Assistant Chief of Staff, Specialty Medicine opportunity at the Fargo VA Health Care System!
On behalf of our client, Blank Children's Hospital, Bowen & Briggs is pleased to announce an outstanding opportunity for executive leadership: President and COO, Blank Children's Hospital, and Executive Vice President, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
Children's provides a dynamic environment in which compassion and expertise combine to provide a superior patient experience
Children's provides a dynamic environment in which compassion and expertise combine to provide a superior patient experience.
Centene Corporation is a Fortune 500 managed care enterprise that serves more than 11 million members across the United States.
Nurse Practitioner Opening at New Kohl-s Wellness Center
This Hospice Administrator is responsible for the overall management of the Hospice agency.


text:
Monster Builder - Best Free Monsters Design Lab Game for Kids
By Tapps Tecnologia da Informação Ltda.
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
Create monsters and share them with your friends.
More than one million possible combinations for you monsters. Endless fun!
Visit our laboratory and use your imagination and creativity to build your monsters! We have a great collection of body parts for you to customize your creations. Try over 60 options of body, arms, feet, mouth, hat and colors and make it look as cute, funny or horrific as you can!
★ Easy to use and play
★ More than 60 options of body, arms, feet, mouth, eyes, hat and colors.
★ Shake device to create random monsters
★ Includes a monster name generator
★ Share your monster via email, twitter and facebook
★ Save the image in your photo album or use it as wallpaper
★ Guaranteed fun
iPhone Screenshots
- Free
- Category: Entertainment
- Released: 30 August 2011
- Version: 1.0
- Size: 5.1 MB
- Language: English
- Developer: Tapps Tecnologia da Informacao LTDA.
- © Tapps Tecnologia da Informação Ltda.
Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.


text:
Fernandesia Robusta, 1866 Curtis Botanical Print, Stout Fernandesia
This item has been shown 0 times.
Fernandesia Robusta, 1866 Curtis Botanical Print, Stout Fernandesia:
Fernandesia robusta, Stout Fernandesia
1866 Original Hand Colored Lithograph and description pages
From Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Plate No. 5592. Size: Approx. 9 ¼ x 5 ¼ inches
Condition: Excellent, see scanned image. Please read below.
You are looking at an exceptionally beautiful print from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine, published in 1866, which was depicted from plants at the Royal Gardens of Kew. This plate was illustrated by W. Fitch, who created over 9,000 plates during his stay at the magazine. He often drew directly on the lithographic stone to save time and accuracy.
The description in this volume were written by Joseph Dalton Hooker who was director of the Royal Gardens at Kew in England. You are looking at more than a beautiful image, you are looking at history.
Please look closely at the scanned image. The coloring is very intense, even after over 150 years. Note that there may be some spots or natural discoloring due to aging, esp. on the sides of the print. Please note that each image comes with the description page(s) in an acid free sleeve with an acid free cardboard support. We do not sell modern reproductions. You are offerding on an original. There is a library stamp on the back of the print which does not show through.
Fernandesia Robusta, 1866 Curtis Botanical Print, Stout Fernandesia:
1650 Ger Jollain - Jahel Commits Murder Judges 4 - Coloured Copper Engraving
1627 Lauro Circus Salustii Amphitheathre - Rome Italy Handcol Folio Engraving
Andy Warhol Tiger #2, Lithography, Professionally Framed/museum Glassed & Coa
Lot Of 3 Vintage Prints (2) Annie Benson Muller (1) Charlotte Becker
Julian Trevelyan Buffaloes 1968 Signed Art Print Etching, With Aquatint
Ken Keeley Large "times Square" Framed Canvas Private Seller


text:
Old Navy Tried to Show an Interracial Family Enjoying Cheap Clothes
On Friday, Old Navy tweeted a photo of an interracial grouping of people that sure looks like a family.
On Friday, Old Navy tweeted a photo of an interracial grouping of people that sure looks like a family.
Mall retail chain Old Navy experienced backlash when photos of offensive t-shirts being sold to toddlers started appearing online. The shirts had displayed a slogan that said "Young Aspiring Artist" with the "artist" part crossed out and replaced with either the word "astronaut" or "president." Rude.
Ralph Lauren, a designer virtually synonymous with a certain preppy-American country club aesthetic, is stepping down from his post as CEO of the company that bears his name. Stefan Larsson, a former H&M executive and president of Old Navy, will replace Lauren in November.
Gap, a company wandering in the wilderness, has now reached the store closure phase.
On Wednesday, according to the New York Times, J.Crew "eliminated" nearly 200 positions—175 to be exact—and announced the head of its women's design team was out, too. J.Crew and its chief executive Mickey Drexler, who previously revitalized Gap and steered the creation of Old Navy, blamed the company's 10 percent…
Since normcore was a swing and a miss, Gap is currently doing some frantic soul-searching. But meanwhile, low-cost corporate little sister Old Navy is having her moment in the sun.
The interweb and teevee media have picked up on a social media-driven attempt to get Old Navy to stop charging more money for plus size clothing. You know it's serious when a Change.org petition starts to circle. And by "serious" I mean, "likely to peter out soon-ish."
If you're a plus-size woman buying jeans at Old Navy, you'll pay more than your slender female friends or big-and-tall guy friends. And people are pissed.
Cats! Kids! Sure, this audience of cats at this cat/kid fashion show was clearly just a few cats photoshopped to make it look like there are many many cats present but who cares? This is still very cute.
Not content with getting schooled on the magic of Old Navy from adults, Amy Poehler's latest Old Navy ad shows her learning a bit about their inexpensive garb from youngins' at a spelling bee.
If you're a woman who wants to buy your pants from OldNavy.com, go right ahead. Just be aware that the company is trying to convince you that their pants will give you a thigh gap you might not have.
Like Backstreet Boys and Boys II Men before her, Amy Poehler has become an official spokesperson for Old Navy. Her ad — which is now airing on television — is charming and funny, much like Poehler herself. That said, is it enough? Of course, it's not and because of that, Old Navy has been nice enough to release the…
The recent series of disasters in Bangladeshi garment factories over the past several years perhaps got its most alarming and high-profile installment last November when a factory fire at Tazreen Fashions Ltd. — a supplier for Wal-Mart — killed 124 workers and left many observers dazed at the casual supply-chain evils…
Old Navy continues to pull at the heartstrings of nostalgia heads everywhere by bringing back yet another group of 90s pop icons, Boyz II Men. (Previous appearances include the Backstreet Boys and and the cast of 90210.)
Adele's forthcoming plus-sized Burberry campaign is only one of the many factors that are leading to a new eye on mass-market retailers' plus-sized clothing, which blogs have dubbed "fatshion." For years, adult-skewed women's magazines had unchanged advice for larger women: steer away from horizontal stripes and…
Old Navy is continuing its marketing campaign down '90s memory lane (though they are skirting the oughts here), this time bringing in everyone's second favorite Lou Pearlman project the Backstreet Boys to help move their new, extra stretchy (ugh) skinny jeans line. According to the commercial, the boys of the…
Old Navy has jumped on the '90s nostalgia bandwagon with an enthusiasm that would be unfamiliar to an era defined by whatevers and as-ifs. Previously, the company has used Joey Lawrence and Mayim Bialik (A.K.A. Blossom) in their advertisements and now they're continuing their walk down '90s memory lane with a…
Kim Kardashian is suing Old Navy for up to $20 million. Why? Kardashian alleges that the chain purposefully cast a model who looks just like her in its new ads, with the intention of misleading customers into thinking that the chief Sister K was somehow affiliated with the brand. And it just so happens that the model,
The folks at Old Navy swear that they've got the perfect jeans for your body shape. Hence: The "Booty Reader." Like the love child of Miss Cleo and Sir Mix-A-Lot, she likes big butts and she cannot lie.
Or perhaps it understands all too well. This Indiana store isn't actually offering a discount here, but hopefully in your mad dash to stock up on fashion graphic tees you won't read the small print.


text:
DEFINITION of 'Burning Cost Ratio'
An insurance-industry calculation of excess losses divided by total subject premium. The burning cost ratio is an experience-based insurance-rating method commonly used in determining rates for excess of loss reinsurance, or the insurance that insurance companies buy to protect themselves against total claims that exceed their total premiums collected.
Next Up
BREAKING DOWN 'Burning Cost Ratio'
This method is strongly related to a type of statistics called ratio estimation.Calculation of the burning cost ratio is one of several rating methods and is simple and widely used, but requires lots of claims data for it to be accurate. Another type of experience-based insurance-rating method is the Monte Carlo simulation.
Loss RatioThe difference between the ratios of premiums paid to an insurance ...
Ultimate Net LossA party's total financial obligation when an insured event occurs. ...
Earned PremiumThe amount of total premiums collected by an insurance company ...
Burn RateThe rate at which a new company uses up its venture capital to ...
Expected Loss Ratio (ELR) MethodA technique used to determine the projected amount of claims ...
Gross Net Written Premium IncomeThe amount of an insurance company's premiums used to determine ...
Related Articles
Burn Rate Key Factor In Company's SustainabilityBe careful around companies with high cash burn rates. These investments can turn to ashes.
What is the Burn Rate?Burn rate is the rate at which a startup uses venture capital to pay overhead costs before it generates a positive cash flow.
Personal Finance
When Things Go Awry, Insurers Get ReinsuredGuru Warren Buffett is making this sector popular. Learn more here.
Personal Finance
Explaining InsuranceInsurance is a form of contract between an individual and an insurance company that spreads risk in exchange for premium payments.
Analyze Investments Quickly With RatiosMake informed decisions about your investments with these easy equations.
Personal Finance
Understanding Your Insurance ContractLearn how to read one of the most important documents you own.
Personal Finance
The Average Cost of Homeowners InsuranceWhat factors into the the premiums you pay for homeowners insurance? Much depends on where you live. But there are ways to lower your rates.
Understanding Life Insurance PremiumsWhen buying permanent life insurance, what amount of premium should you pay for the coverage?
Personal Finance
Exploring Advanced Insurance Contract FundamentalsUnderstanding your contract can help you protect our family's financial security.
Personal Finance
Why Health Insurance Premiums Will Rise in 2017To battle the costs and challenges of the Affordable Care Act, many health insurances are raising their premiums in 2017.
What is the difference between the loss ratio and combined ratio?Learn about the loss ratio and combined ratio, what the two ratios measure and the main difference between the loss ratio ... Read Answer >>
Why does an investor need to look at the burn rate of companies in the internet sector?Understand why an investor needs to look at the burn rate of companies in the Internet sector. Learn what a burn rate is ... Read Answer >>
What is the expense ratio in the insurance industry?Learn about the expense ratio for insurance companies and the different methods of calculating it. The expense ratio is a ... Read Answer >>
Why do some companies in the insurance sector engage in reinsurance?Discover how some companies in the insurance sector engage in reinsurance. Reinsurance allows insurance companies to transfer ... Read Answer >>
What is reinsurance?Reinsurance occurs when multiple insurance companies share risk by purchasing insurance policies from other insurers to limit ... Read Answer >>
How do I calculate the combined ratio?Learn about the combined ratio and how it is calculated under a financial basis and a trade basis using the loss ratio and ... Read Answer >>


text:
January 8, 2014
I realized how intuitive I am several years ago after my sister died. I've been developing this gift since that time and utilize it in my professional life.
I'm a therapist at a small outpatient mental health clinic. I consider myself highly intuitive and would like to converse with others that are like-minded.
Meetup members, Log in
By clicking "Sign up" or "Sign up using Facebook", you confirm that you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy


text:
Research & Innovation Information Centre
Accessibility tools
Service tools
Language selector
Navigation path
Tick (check) box to add article to PDF "basket"
Supergrass: fighting climate change with riverbank plants
The grassy banks of the river Barrow in Ireland may look unproductive in agricultural terms, but to scientists involved in a European research project the land and its vegetation may hold the key to an energy revolution. The plant giving rise to such optimism is called myscanthus, a non-native species.
Published: 28 April 2016
A global approach to effective mercury reduction strategies
EU-funded scientists are pioneering the development of a coordinated, global mercury observation system. It will help policy makers and researchers from around the world to monitor the presence of mercury in ecosystems and food chains and assess the effectiveness of emission reduction measures.
Published: 16 March 2016
New research reveals a win-win in the fight against climate change and air pollution
Short-lived pollutants such as ozone, methane and aerosols are key to fighting both climate change and air pollution, says the team behind an EU-funded study that assessed effective emission abatement strategies for these short-lived climate forcers. Such strategies could reduce increases in global temperatures by 0.22 C by 2050, the team believes.
Published: 15 January 2016
Monitoring agriculture for sustainability
Producing more food to feed a growing global population will require more intensive and extensive farming over the coming decades. Ensuring this can be achieved in a sustainable way is the goal of EU-funded researchers developing methods and tools to monitor and map agricultural areas and crop production.
Published: 16 October 2015
Barcodes to stop bugs at borders
Plants are increasingly traded across borders. But they don't travel alone - tiny pests can travel with them, some of these are damaging for local crops and other plants. An EU-funded project has made it easier for plant protection agencies to identify pests, stop them spreading and support safer trade.
Published: 13 October 2015
Advancing universal health coverage in Asia
Access to healthcare is a basic human need, but efforts to provide affordable public care in many developing nations have had mixed results. EU-funded researchers sought to find out why through a landmark evaluation of healthcare systems in six Asian countries. The conclusions highlight the influence of insurance schemes' affordability, understanding what motivates people to take out insurance policies, and how public money is spent.
Published: 30 July 2015
Towards (nutritious) food for all
The world produces enough food for everyone, and yet hunger and malnutrition endure. Why is this so, how will the situation evolve, and what can be done to achieve food and nutrition security for all? An EU-funded project is generating new knowledge and preparing recommendations for policy-makers.
Published: 12 June 2015
In the smart city of Santander the walls have ears
Urban noise may be a nuisance for residents, but it can also provide important information about the city and its needs. A unique experiment in the Spanish city of Santander is trying to determine how this data can be used to improve the lives of citizens. It involves engineers and scientists from a European research project.
Published: 19 February 2015
New horizons in international goods transport
Much as we try to evade it, age catches us all. But are there ways to reverse or slow down the ageing process at a cellular level? An international project examining the biological changes that occur inside our bodies looked at the role of stem cells in organs and tissues, which could lead to a radical new understanding of ageing.
Published: 26 November 2014
Imaginative solution to lifelong learning
In today's rapidly changing economy, workers need to upgrade their skills constantly. Such continuous lifelong learning is essential to ensure Europeans have the complex problem-solving skills needed to remain employable and for companies to remain competitive. Backed by some of Europe's top universities, an EU-funded project has launched a free online course to teach these skills. Registration for the first course, which starts on 8 October 2014, is underway.
Published: 19 November 2014


text:
di Absolutist Ltd
Apri il Mac App Store per acquistare e scaricare le app.
Are you ready to become the Lord of the Butterflies? An evil ToadWitch has imposed an ancient spell and you lost your wings. To weave the new wings you have to collect a great number of different butterflies. You should do all your best to get as many butterflies as you can. Your Magic Wand is with you. Swap butterflies so that you could collect 3 or more butterflies of the same color together.
Enjoy beautiful landscapes, charming music, various levels and new miraculous graphic effects. It's never late to visit the world of Magic and challenge your skills.
Novità nella versione 1.0.1
- improved UI
- 2,99 €
- Categoria: Giochi
- Aggiornato: 13/12/2011
- Versione: 1.0.1
- Dimensioni: 11.8 MB
- Sviluppatore: Absolutist Ltd
- © Absolutist
Compatibilità: OS X 10.6.6 o versioni più recenti


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|Mariusz Nowostawski <mari...@marni.otago.ac.nz>
|Re: [PROPOSAL] Optional Tasks
|Sun, 10 Dec 2000 21:52:50 GMT
> ----------------------------------------------------------------- > The definition of a "core" task is a task that Ant really cannot live > without. This would be similar to taglibs that are part of the core JSP > specification. > > The definition of an "optional" task is a task that really should be > packaged with the product it serves. > > However, there are cases where this is not feasible. Therefore, we will > provide a separate CVS repository and mailing lists that serve as a storage > and support area for tasks that cannot be bundled with the original > products. Such as a perforce task. This would be similar to the taglibs > Jakarta Project. > ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Perhaps the axiom: core task == Ant really cannot live without should read: core task == to compile it one does not need to have anything else apart form ant itself ) I am in support of this. I think, the central place makes the life of users easier, as the user needs to have single optional.jar and do not need to play with any property files or <taskdef>s on her own. Having a single web-page with just a list of optional tasks, is not that easy to use, user needs to plug in different jars with optional tasks, and play with taskdefs or property files for them (unless ANT have a .aar file format 'Ant optional task ARchieve' ;o) with some standard way of putting optional tasks and their meta-information, description and task-to-class mapping. Also, central place can make integration of particular tasks, for example parser generation, into a single task possible. I like the idea that task contributors could automatically get added as developers, and could maintain their own tasks. Maybe SourceForge is the good place for it. Developers of optional tasks could maintain a webpage with the list of all of them, and jakarta-ant would simply point to it. This model really makes jakarta-ant resource not coupled with all the optional stuff, and jakarta-ant commiters do not need to do a thing for all these optional stuff. They could put a link to prebuild binary of optional.jar as well. cheers mariusz
|View raw message


text:
All hotels in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
1 room, 2 adults
2461 Mcgavock Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States of America, 855-239-9222
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Nashville-Opryland, Nashville
Lowest price$179
Best Price Guarantee
Hotel with indoor pool, near Grand Ole Opry
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 113 guestrooms
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- 24-hour business center
- Computer station
- Front desk safe
- Laundry service
- Meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in the lobby
For families
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Free toiletries
- Laundry facilities
What's around
- In Opryland
- Grand Ole Opry (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Nashville Toy Museum (0.1 mi / 0.1 km)
- Willie Nelson and Friends Showcase Museum (0.1 mi / 0.1 km)
- Cooter's Place (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Texas Troubadour Theatre (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
See all 178 Hotels.com reviews
Fantastic service
Tasty breakfast
Ordinary pool
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
From 341 reviews
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Nashville-Opryland, Nashville
Hotel Info: 855-239-9222from $179
- King Accessible Nonsmoking
- Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
- Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- Room, Accessible, Non Smoking
- One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Accessible
- Standard Room, Non Smoking
- Room, Accessible, Non Smoking
- Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible
- Room, Accessible, Non Smoking
- Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Also popular with travelers from the USA
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 113 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Travelling with others
- Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets not allowed
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free self parking
Nearby Two Star Nashville hotels
In the hotel
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast
Things to do
- Indoor pool
- Fitness facilities
Working away
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 1200
- Conference space size (meters) - 111
- One meeting room
- Computer station
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 113
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
Home comforts
- Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- Flat-screen TV
- Pay movies
- Cable TV channels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Top Nashville hotels
Recently reviewed hotels in Nashville
- Renaissance Nashville HotelFrom
"The view of the city that we had in the hotel was incredible. I absolutely loved this hotel and will be planning another trip to stay there. "Jul 25, 2016
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville-AirportFrom
"I liked it. Every one was wonderful except one young man at the front desk that didn't have a name tag (he was too busy watching somthing back here). Nice fresh bagels, fresh…"Jul 25, 2016
- Hampton Inn White HouseFrom
"this was a clean high quality place to stay at a reasonable price"Jul 24, 2016
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown/The GulchFrom
"This hotel was very nice. The hotel staff was really friendly and helpful. They had a wonderful breakfast and rooftop bar. The hotel even provided transportation to downtown…"Jul 24, 2016
Nearby hotels
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Nashville-Opryland, Nashville's small print
Also known as
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel Nashville-Opryland
- Holiday Inn Express Nashville-Opryland
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Nashville - Opryland
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Is the description of this hotel not correct? Tell us


text:
In This Section
Journal Forum
A Meta-Analysis of High Resolution Audio Perceptual Evaluation - June 2016
2 comments
Synthetic Reverberator - January 1960
3 comments
Sound Board: High-Resolution Audio - October 2015
4 comments
AES E-Library
Optimization of Bandpass and Transmission-Line Loudspeakers
Numerical criteria for describing the frequency response of a loudspeaker are discussed with respect to their usefulness of numerical optimization of loudspeakers. Bandpass and transmission-line enclosures are used as examples to illustrate how bandwidth, flatness of response, smoothness of response, etc., can be defined in a numerically efficient manner, using similar definitions of the criteria for these loudspeaker types that are very different in their characteristics.:
Click to purchase paper as a non-member or login as an AES member. If your company or school subscribes to the E-Library then switch to the institutional version. If you are not an AES member and would like to subscribe to the E-Library then Join the AES!
This paper costs $33 for non-members and is temporarily free for AES members.
Learn more about the AES E-Library
Start a discussion about this paper!


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|"Rosen Marinov" <ros...@sirma.bg>
|escaping characters
|Wed, 21 Apr 2004 12:08:03 GMT
Hi all, I am usung folowing query to find exact match document with title: Abramovich says Chelsea win showed "Russian character" . In both cases with/without escaping " character, and all others form http://jakarta.apache.org/lucene/docs/queryparsersyntax.html i recieve these exceptions: CASE 1 - without escaping: Query == ((TITLE:(["Abramovich says Chelsea win showed "Russian character"" TO "Abramovich says Chelsea win showed "Russian character""])) org.apache.lucene.queryParser.ParseException: Encountered "character\"\"" Was expecting: "]" ... CASE 2 - with escaping: Query == (TITLE:(["Abramovich says Chelsea win showed \"Russian character\"" TO "Abramovich says Chelsea win showed \"Russian character\""])) org.apache.lucene.queryParser.ParseException: Encountered "character\\\"\"" Was expecting: "]" ... Question 1: Where is the problem? (i am usung SimpleAnalyzer, is this true?) Question 2: Is there more sly way to get the doc with exact maching this title? (for info: my titles are unique) Pls answer me in both questions. Best regards! Rosen
|View raw message


text: Ok, sorry but I've lost the habit to make updates as soon as possible because of new bugs... If you can do so, I'll try it and tell you the result. Will firefox be updated for 3 years (because Hardy is a LTS?) -- firefox 3 : cannot install add-ons https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274719 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Mozilla Bugs, which is subscribed to firefox-3.0 in ubuntu.


text:
Taiwan: Dramatic rock slide video shows boulders, mud crashing onto busy road
August 19, 2013
A driver in rural Taiwan with a camera mounted on his car's dashboard captured a dramatic rock slide that left a giant boulder inches from the car in front which was rattled by falling rocks and mud. The landslide was triggered by Tropical Storm 'Kong-Rey' after several days of heavy rain.
Other World Video
How Facebook ranks News Feed content
30 Jun 2016
At least 36 killed in suicide attack at Istanbul airport
29 Jun 2016
UK travel on the cheap
29 Jun 2016
Panama's long-awaited canal expansion opens
27 Jun 2016
UK's Cameron to quit after Brexit vote
24 Jun 2016
Britain votes to leave EU in historic divorce
24 Jun 2016


text:
Easy Web Performance Optimization (WPO) using caching: browser, page, object, database, minify and content delivery network support.
Simple plugin to manage Custom CSS Code!
Makes your website faster by combining all Google Fonts in a single request. Your websites gets a higher PageSpeed score which is good for SEO.
Admin Flush W3TC Cache works with the W3 Total Cache plugin. It simply adds an "Empty All Caches" option to every Admin page.


text:
If you have them come out to remeasure make sure you know what you're doing so they don't remeasure and you come out owing more. Also, if you decide to let them in your house to document something to reduce taxes, like that the basement is unfinished, they are more than likely to take photos. Make sure you're ok with that first.
Check all the details of your tax bill carefully for mistakes. They had my home listed as a two floor home when it's just a ranch, a detail that made a difference in my tax bill. They had exterior photos of my home on file which was obvious that it was a ranch so they just made the correction. I also found out they used an old listing of my home that was over 15 years old as the basis to make changes to my real estate taxes and increase them. The information entered by that real estate agent way back then was incorrect. In other words, you have to be constantly vigilant of changes and errors, even if never there before, because they will most likely not be in your favor.
If you are uncertain, you can probably find an appraiser to measure, or look in your area for measuring men, house measurers or similar that provide Realtors with square footage measurements ...and if you like this reply, please give it a "thumbs up" or "best answer".


text:
Ready in 1h
Try this Hot Quinoa Breakfast Cereal recipe, or contribute your own.
69 people want to try | 49 have favorited
Rinse quinoa and add to water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Add apples, raisins and cinnamon; simmer until water is absorbed. Serve with milk or cream and sweeten to taste with honey or brown sugar. Recipe on 12 oz. box Ancient Harvest brand quinoa. Distributed by Quinoa Corporation World Headquarters/P.O. Box 1039/Torrance, CA 90505. Typed for you by Cathy Harned.
Trish291 4y agoIt's good. You do have to "doctor" it according to personal preference since quinoa, like many grains, is flavorless.
Lilmistol 4y agoIt's just ok. I found it needed something as it was quite bland besides the cinnamon.
Joeschmoe117 4y agoGreat! I have been looking for a quinoa breakfast recipe.
Bludaisy 4y agoYum! Quinoa for breakfast is so good. Previous reviewer is just confused about how to cook the quinoa but rates the recipe one star. Sad because this is really good. Add Any fruit and my one year old will eat it all!
Saintly 5y agoDoes one begin to heat the water before adding the Q or does it get added to the water, then put on the stove?


text:
Infant Girls Leggings
Dress your infant baby girl in stylish leggings from Sophias Style. Find fabulous infant leggings, infant girls leggings, infant leggings 12 months, infant girl capri leggings and infant girl lace leggings at discount prices you'll love!
Lipstik Baby Girls White Black Zebra Patterned Casual Leggings 0-24M
Our Price: $2.99
Reflectionz Baby Girls Multi Color Polka Dotted Ruffle Leggings 12-18M
Our Price: $20.99
CakeWalk Little Girls Black Abigail Leggings Mini 18M-6Y
Our Price: $24.99
CakeWalk Little Girls Grey Abigail Leggings Little Girls 2-6Y
Our Price: $24.99
La Petite Couture Toddler Little Girl Gold Button Panel Leggings 6M-10
Our Price: $48.99
La Petite Couture Toddler Little Girls White Scalloped Leggings 6M-10
Our Price: $38.99
Tic Tac Toe Newborn Baby Girl Size 0-24M Navy Microfiber Footed Tights
Our Price: $11.99
Discover great deals on infant girls leggings at Sophias Style boutique.