text:
Track using Order ID
Login and do more!
- Track individual Orders
- View your entire Order history
- Cancel individual Orders
- Conveniently review products and sellers
|Book Details
|Tor Books
|Number of Pages
|356 Pages
|Publication Year
|2012 January
|1.06 g
|Author Info
Amanda Hocking is twenty-seven years old, lives in Minnesota and had never sold a single book before 15 April 2010. She will shortly sell her millionth. Her books have been a self-publishing phenomenon - according to the Observer, Amanda is 'the most spectacular example of an author striking go...View More
Amanda Hocking is twenty-seven years old, lives in Minnesota and had never sold a single book before 15 April 2010. She will shortly sell her millionth. Her books have been a self-publishing phenomenon - according to the Observer, Amanda is 'the most spectacular example of an author striking gold through ebooks'. In her own words, Amanda is an 'Obsessive Tweeter. John Hughes mourner. Unicorn enthusiast. Red Bull addict. Muppets activist. Fraggin Aardvarks guitarist. Author of the USA Today bestselling books the Trylle Trilogy.'
Please Note: All products sold on Flipkart are brand new and 100% genuine
Have you used this product?
Rate it now.Write a Review
Flipkart Customer
Jan 25, 2015
Valid for BOOKS only
Niya srivastav
Sep 22, 2014
A good read.
Anusha Kashnyal
Sep 22, 2014
Perfect book
anasuya vaidya
May 12, 2014
Dr. Nikhil Raj
Feb 4, 2014
Good read!!!
'Top Reviews' lists the most relevant product reviews only. Show ALL instead?Expand all Reviews
Rohit Agarwal
May 7, 2012
Worst choice I ever madeThis book is actually for teens, even for younger readers. This has book has absolutely nothing... . I really wasted 3 hours of my life reading this s**t.
Dec 30, 2013
Very disappointingThe only thing I liked about the book is its cover photo!
Chandani Pal
Apr 16, 2012
Loved Reading It !I am big fan of fantasy books. This has been a very good experience for me. And i am gonna love reading the other two books in the trylle series. I would definitely recommend for those readers who like reading books with not very matured content. One of the best fantasy novel i read !!
Ancita S
Mar 9, 2012
:)I was quite interested in reading trylle trilogy (this is the 1st book in the series) after knowing that it had sold a million copies and earned the author a million in return! Its a good attempt at paranormal-romance. Like other just-for-fun books, it makes up for a good read. The only thing guaranteed is it would make you ask for more..! Go ahead, give it a try, you'll know what makes it readable :) :)
Mar 25, 2012
Switch_For_Something_BetterFirst of all, kudos to Flipkart, for their awesome delivery process. I was able to pop their bubble wrap covering in just 2 days, from my day of order.
Flipkart Customer
Jan 25, 2015
Valid for BOOKS onlyI really enjoyed reading the book ... only light reading though .... as for the delivery .. prompt as always in the case of BOOKS
Niya srivastav
Sep 22, 2014
A good read.This book does not consist of a story which is complicated to understand. this is a story about a girl Wendy who was switched(changed) by her real mother who is the princess Elora of a kingdom. later she comes to know about it when a mysterious boy Finn comes to take her and then she leaves with him and discovers new secrets of her life.If u like fantasies u'll like it.
Anusha Kashnyal
Sep 22, 2014
Perfect bookCompleted the book in one day! Yes!! its that good. :)
anasuya vaidya
May 12, 2014
MARRIES LOKI..... STOPS LOVING FINNSHE STOPS LOVING FINN AND MARRIES LOKI AT THE END.... SO BAD.... Y wud the author do such a thing??? The whole series was a waste of time... yes it was... believe me.... god knows how much I spent on it
Dr. Nikhil Raj
Feb 4, 2014
Good read!!!Right from the start, the book has a feel of a Hollywood fantasy. In fact, it pretty much looks like it was written to be adapted into a movie. The story is quite fresh although, in some sections, one gets a feeling that he/she has read (or watched) something similar to it. It takes a little effort to keep the page turning but, not that boring. Read some good reviews however, my opinion is that this book didn't measure up to those and didn't turn out to as exciting as I expected it to be. Maybe, my expectations were heightened after I went through the reviews. And about Flipkart... gave it to… (Expand)


text:
Brian Samek is our new Technology Librarian at the Morrill Memorial Library. You will also find him at the Reference and Information desks. Read his column in the Norwood Transcript and Bulletin.
In 1996 the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) told the Girl Scouts that it would have to pay for using copyrighted music at its summer camps. The Wall Street Journal reported that the penalty for singing any of ASCAP's 4 million songs could be $5000 and six days in jail. These songs include "Puff the Magic Dragon," "God Bless America," and "Happy Birthday."
Yes, even "Happy Birthday" is copyrighted, and any public performance of the song–say, at a children's event at the Norwood Library–requires permission from the rights-holder and the payment of royalties.
The law here seems extreme. The composer, Mildred Hill, died nearly a hundred years ago. Singing her song at your house isn't stealing from her, and it seems obvious that singing it anywhere else isn't stealing either. Indeed, in an article about the song George Washington University Law professor Robert Brauneis argues that although it brings in $2 million dollars a year, "it is almost certainly no longer under copyright" because the rights-holder didn't follow proper procedures and the lyricist is unknown.
Yet the music industry has a case for copyright. In a 2010 review of the literature, Peter Tschmuck analyzed 22 studies of the effects of file sharing. Although the results are "ambiguous and full of contradictions," 14 of the 22 studies found that file sharing led to a decline in music revenues. This isn't the whole picture though. One study found that although the record companies may lose, bands which play concerts may in fact benefit: although their album sales decline, the increase in ticket sales more than makes up for the loss in royalties because royalties are a small fraction of their income.
In his book Free Culture, available at the Norwood Library, Lawrence Lessig argues that copyright can impede innovation. He explains, for example, how "The film industry of Hollywood was built by fleeing pirates. Creators and directors migrated from the East Coast to California in the early twentieth century in part to escape controls that patents granted the inventor of filmmaking, Thomas Edison . . . California was remote enough from Edison's reach that filmmakers could pirate his inventions without fear of the law." Under the East Coast copyright regime, Lessig argues, Hollywood would have been impossible. Piracy created our film industry.
Then, like today, the problem is not that there is a conspiracy of consumers to steal content. Instead the challenge comes from new technology. Take Downton Abbey, for instance. The show airs in the U.K. months before it airs in the U.S. A Salon.com journalist admitted to watching a pirated British version because he didn't want to wait for PBS. "PBS is free anyway! Who loses?" With services like Netflix and Spotify–more important, with consumers willing to pay for services like Netflix and Spotify, there is little excuse for producers being behind the technology curve. If you have content and users willing to pay for that content, it's time to embrace new methods of distribution.
Unfortunately, eBook publishers aren't quite there yet. Libraries want eBooks but can't get them.
In my eReader class two weeks ago, I showed our patrons how to download library eBooks for their eReaders. Downloading an eBook for the Kindle is seamless. After checking the book out from our online catalog at overdrive.minlib.net, you are redirected to the Amazon website. Click "Get library book," and if you have a newer version of the Kindle and an Internet connection, the Kindle will download the book automatically.
Unfortunately, of the big six publishers, only Random House offers unrestricted access to eBooks to libraries. HarperCollins only allows 26 checkouts. Hachette, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan don't offer eBooks to libraries at all. Penguin recently rescinded its contract with OverDrive, the most popular library eBook vendor.
Concern about OverDrive's relationship with Amazon is driven by several factors. Penguin seems uncomfortable with patrons going through Amazon's website, giving Amazon the ability to advertise other products. And Alison Lazarus, President of Sales at Macmillan, told Library Journal that she was concerned that borrowing might become "frictionless," that is, too easy.
What this misses, however, is that borrowing eBooks from the library almost always entails more friction than buying them. Most books in our OverDrive catalog are checked out. The more popular have long waiting lists. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, for example, has more than a hundred patrons on the waiting list. The main way libraries have for reducing friction for their users is to purchase more eBooks. The tremendous interest in eBooks in Norwood has proven to us that buying eBooks is worthwhile for our patrons. Publishers stand to profit from distributing eBooks to libraries.
It's clear that copyright gives media companies too much power. Rather than being spurred to innovate, they can instead dig in their heels and continue to use old business models. Relying on onerous copyright restrictions to make it more difficult for library patrons to access eBooks will hurt consumers, authors, and publishers. The big six publishers are understandably concerned about being remunerated in an era of rampant online piracy, but librarians are worried that a failure to innovate could permanently prevent libraries from participating in the eBook market.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Gymnastic games include parachute, trampoline, climbing net, obstacle course and bucket rides followed by time in the party room
Hide Deals Like This
10 or 16 Martial-Arts Classes and Uniform with Option for Test and a Graduation Belt at Go2Karate (94% Off)
Multiple Locations
Students don uniforms for classes in karate, tae kwon do, or krav maga
View Deal
Nine-Hole Round of Golf with Drinks for Two or Four at Baehmann's Golf Center (Up to 50% Off)
Baehmann's Golf Center
Cover nine holes on a par 3 short course, quaffing soft drinks, Gatorade, or beers as you putt
$16 for $35 Worth of Bike, Paddleboard, Paddleboat, Canoe, and Kayak Rentals at Wheel Fun Rentals
Wheel of Fun Rentals
Explore the water on a paddle boat or kayak, or navigate the park on a multi-seat family cycle or bicycle.
Entry for One or Two to Xtreme Air 5K Obstacle Race on Saturday, August 6 (Up to 38% Off)
Xtreme Air 5K
Veteran's Park
Conquer 12 gigantic inflatable obstacles littered throughout a challenging, yet fun, 5K course
$29 for Entry to a Nighttime 5K Music Festival from Night Nation Run on Saturday, October 1 ($60 Value)
Night Nation Run
Miller Park
Run past different DJ stages on a 5K course amid interactive light shows, then celebrate at a main-stage after party with DJs spinning EDM
$55 for an Indoor Rock-Climbing Membership & Intro Climbing Lessons at Adventure Rock Indoor Climbing Gym ($99 Value)
Adventure Rock Indoor Climbing Gym
Package includes membership for six weeks, one On The Rocks introductory lesson, a movement class, and gear rental
Paddleboat, Pedal-Cart, Kayak, and Bike Rentals from High Roller Fun Rentals (Up to 40% Off)
High Rollers Fun Rentals
High Roller Fun Rentals
Bicycles, pedal carts, and creature boats for multiple riders add leisure and speed to rides through Frame Park or floats down the Fox River
$28 for $50 Worth of Kayak Rental — Leslie's Kayak & Paddleboard Rental
Leslie's Kayak & Paddleboard Rental
Twin Lakes
From the merchant: Four hours (half day) paddleboarding or kayaking with access to Lake Elizabeth and Lake Mary. Must reserve ahead.
$20 for 30 Kickboxing and Fitness Classes from FIGHT2FITNESS ($299 Value)
30-class pass allows students of all ability levels to gain access to a variety of fitness and Kickboxing classes at various locations
One or Three Private Lessons with Analysis, or One 9-Hole Playing Lesson at Crusan Golf Academy (Up to 60% Off)
Crusan Golf Academy
Storm's Golf Range
PGA pro draws from more than 20 years of experience to build efficient swings by tailoring his teaching to pupils' individual abilities
18 Holes of Golf for Two or Four with Carts and Drinks at Paganica Golf Course (Up to 53% Off)
Paganica Golf Course
Golf cart takes duffers gliding through narrow, tree-lined fairways of 6,576 yd. layout that puts water hazards in play on seven holes
4 or 10 Kickboxing Classes with Personal-Training Session and Boxing Gloves at iLoveKickboxing.com ( 74% Off )
iLoveKickboxing - Brookfield
Kickboxing classes combine boxing and martial arts to help tone and trim physiques, and one-on-one training helps refine style and results
One Month of Martial Arts Classes or Kids Martial Arts Party Package at JK Lee Black Belt Academy (Up to 80% Off)
JK Lee Black Belt Academy
Kids and adults can enroll in martial arts classes, which include uniforms, or enroll together; birthday parties accommodate up to 20 kids
$28 for $50 Worth of Services — Leslie's Kayak & Paddleboard Rental
Four hours (half day) paddleboarding or kayaking with access to Lake Elizabeth and Lake Mary. Must reserve ahead.
10 or 20 Classes with Uniform or Martial Arts Birthday Party at Family Tae Kwon Do Champions (Up to 94% Off)
Family Tae Kwon Do Champions
Learn the basics of self-defense; birthday parties include 1.5 hours with an instructor and the chance for kids to punch through boards
Entry for One or Two to The Super Run on Sunday, August 14 (Up to 56% Off)
The Super Run - Milwaukee
Root River Parkway South (picnic #2)
Runners don their finest superhero-themed apparel before entering a 5K race that raises funds for nonprofit organizations
18 Holes of Golf for Two or Four with Cart Rental at Bristol Oaks Golf Club (Up to 24% Off)
Bristol Oaks Golf Club
Bristol Oaks Golf Club and Banquet Center
18-hole, par 72 course lined with mature trees and dotted with water hazards
Golf Simulator Rental at Wisconsin Indoor Golf Center (Up to 53% Off). Four Options Available.
Wisconsin Indoor Golf Center
Wisconsin Virtual Golf Center
Golfers choose from more than 20 different courses, practicing their game indoors on an HD golf simulator
One Month of Classes or 90-Minute Children's Birthday Party at Family Tae Kwon Do Champions (Up to 70% Off)
Family Tae Kwon Do Champions - Oconomowoc
Kids and adults of all skill levels learn Tae Kwon Do in group and private lessons; birthday parties feature fun games and obstacle courses
Golf Simulator Session with Beer for One, Two, Four, or Six at Fore! Milwaukee (Up to 52% Off)
Fore! Milwaukee
New and advanced golfers alike hone their skills during a simulator session before clinking glasses of beer in the pub
Tough Mudder Wisconsin and Tough Mudder Half Wisconsin Obstacle Mud Run on October 1–2
Tough Mudder Wisconsin and Tough Mudder Half Wisconsin
Road America
Work as a team to tackle up to 5 or 12 miles of mud and 20+ obstacles, then kick back for a post-run beer
$36 for $65 Worth of Services — Trailside Cycle
Trailside Cycle
New Berlin
Bicycle Sales and Service, We will service any make or model bicycle we have a CABDA certified mechanic on duty
$59 for 10 Combat-Sports Classes, Plus an Introduction Class at Monkey Bar Gym in Milwaukee ($165 Value)
Monkey Bar Gym Milwaukee
Instructors lead a variety of combat-sports classes, including boxing, krav maga, muay thai, and women's self-defense
Kettlebell Kickboxing DVD Sets Featuring Celebrity Trainer Dasha Libin (Up to 55% Off). Three Options Available.
Kettlebell Kickboxing
Online Deal
Home-workout programs employ kettlebells or dumbbells in routines designed to burn calories, reduce fat, and improve health
10 or 20 Classes with Initiation and Uniform at Kids Love Martial Arts (Up to 90% Off)
Kids Love Martial Arts
Kids develop focus, confidence, self-discipline, and self-respect while learning self-defense skills that make them bully-proof
Fight for a Healthy Body with Cardio Kickboxing at Class A Fitness
Class A Fitnes, Llc
From the merchant: Cardio kickboxing classes, geared toward all fitness levels, trim physiques with muscle confusion for maximum impact
Kickboxing Classes with Gloves at Martial Arts America (Up to 81% Off). Three Options Available.
MAA Kickboxing
Kickboxing classes help clients burn calories, relieve stress, and increase endurance
Adult or Kids' Martial-Arts Classes for One or Two at Roufusport Mixed Martial Arts Academy (Up to 77% Off)
Roufusport Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Adults and kids can brush up on their martial-arts skills in classes
$30 for $75 Worth of Martial-Arts Lessons — Chinese Kung Fu Center
Chinese Kung Fu Center
Avenues West
From the merchant: Tai Chi Chuan focuses on relieving stress, stimulating positive energy and increasing self awareness.
Five Martial Arts Classes at Pettis Victory Martial Arts (60% Off)
Pettis Victory Martial Arts
Oak Creek
From the merchant: Kids develop focus, confidence, discipline, and respect while learning self-defense from 4th degree blackbelt Mr.Pettis
Discover new restaurants, spas, things to do & more great deals added daily!
You can change your email preferences at any time
By clicking Continue, I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Statement
No Thanks
*Valid on 1 unit (min. price $25) per transaction; max 1 use per customer. Exclusions apply.
Full details: gr.pn/promofaq


text:
Modular Role-Playing-Game engine built ontop of WordPress
Inspired by the ezRPG Engine (www.ezrpgproject.net), WordPress RPG (WP-RPG) looks to add RPG game elements to be built off of WordPress as it\'s framework.
While this is an early Alpha release, the ultimate goal is to allow developers build plugins that will expand WP-RPG to add more features. Other plugins, using hooks/actions, can then tap into WP-RPG and add RPG elements to their offerings.
Now WordPress visitors have something to keep themselves occupied, build a game along side a popular blog, add game elements to your Multisite and build an MMORPG structure. Build your own game, on your very popular and easy to use WordPress Site.
Requires: 3.6 or higher
Compatible up to: 3.8.15
Last Updated: 2 years ago
Active Installs: 30+
Got something to say? Need help?


text:
you are viewing a single comment's thread.
Thanks dar200. Must be a sleazy broker here as I note s.o. gave you a thumb down! That's what you get for trying to be helpful to other unit holders! LOL!
does fidelity offer drip discounts?
It's not Fidelity's discount. Fidelity participates in the company discount drip.
In your typical drip at a broker, the broker takes drip cash to the open market and buys as many shares (units) as the drip dollars will buy. No new shares are issued in this typical drip.
In ETP's discount drip plan Fidelity notifies the drip administrator of how many drip dollars are due to Fidelity clients. ETP issues new units to the drip administrator at the discount price (withholding the drip cash) The drip administrator allocates the drip shares amoung the various participants (in the ratio of drip dollars) and Fidelity re-allocates drip units from the administrator among its clients.
New units are issued by ETP at the discount price in lieu of distributing cash. Read the 10-K when it is filed. It will show how many drip units were issued in exchange for drip dollars.


text:
Bottlenose 2.0 is a vastly improved, excellent piece of work.
Robert ScobleShared publicly -
Wow, this is my first time using this and it's freaking awesome for Twitter users.
By the way, I asked +Nova Spivack for an invite code for Google+'ers and here's one: getsonar
By the way, I asked +Nova Spivack for an invite code for Google+'ers and here's one: getsonar
47 comments
I wouldn't say that this is a Timesaver like they are claiming, but the Sonar feature is fascinating. Already very easy to find related topics and people within those topics. That's the value I see.
Nova Spivack
It doesn't do G+ yet because G+ does not yet provide an API that lets us get at home timelines for people, or circles. But the minute such an API is available we'll be supporting it.
Aww... sad face. 'getsonar' does not work for me. I was all sorts of excited too. Hopefully the wait isn't too long.
If you have a Klout score > 30 you don't need an invite code. If you don't you can give invited in by a user or get an invite code.
If anyone has trouble getting in with the invite code: getsonar .... which SHOULD work ... please let me know.
+Nova Spivack Uhm, so I guess that's why it didn't ask me for the invite code. Although I wonder how you figured out my Klout, just from my email?
It doesn't allow you to choose a Facebook business page, it wants your personal profile info along with a bunch of privacy issues - including posting to your page for you.
That's unfortunate because it looks interesting.
That's unfortunate because it looks interesting.
Carole - that is just standard OAUTH ... we don't post without your permission - only when you actually post something. We just login to your account for you as you, when you want to.
+Carole Wozny It does explicitly state that it won't post without your permission. I took this to mean it will ask again in the future before it does do a post, and that the signups wizard's permission request is to scan for your interests.
+Nova Spivack I am still having issues creating an account with getsonar. I can also guarantee you that I do not have a Klout score of over 30, as I am new to Twitter, and keep my privacy settings in FB fairly closed.
This is pretty cool stuff. Can't wait to use it as I meet folks at #sxswi next month. thx Robert
Congrats to Nova and Andy Jenks - I saw the early version and the new version is even better.
+Nova Spivack +Robert Scoble Thanks for the code. Signing up now can't wait to check it out.
I only hooked up my Twitter account because that's already public anyway. I might add Facebook down HHS line, when I have a better idea of whether I will keep using it and if there's true value in the things it can learn from me there vs on Twitter, since I only hollow friends on FB.
Would love to link Google+ in though.
Would love to link Google+ in though.
Just signed on. Can't wait until they add G+ then I can have the 3 accounts all in one. I love idea and hope it pans out to be a great success.
Here's a tip... Click the + button on bottom left corner to "Add Streams" and then from there "Add people" and use the search tab to find names of news sources, feeds, people that you are interested in. Add them and you can now track them as streams. It's like RSS but it's twitter... and we're adding RSS soon too... Once you set up the streams/feeds you read every day you can just quickly check Bottlenose to see all your news in one place.
Nova Spivack
Once again Scoble scoops the story. He beat TechCrunch by about half an hour. LOL.
Beautiful looking app. +Nova Spivack - Is there a way to import feeds from Google Reader into it?
Checking it out now, but honestly, like every other third party site it just does Facebook & twitter. I'm not sure what the API limitations are but I'll bet in 2 weeks I'll just stop using it because I still need to jump around to G+, Flickr, Youtube, pinterest and so on.
+Vincent Johnson We will be adding all that stuff eventually. Google+ does not provide an API that gives access to user timelines and circles yet. It's really too bad they have been so late on getting that API built. Still no word even on when it will be available. Meanwhile the other APIs you mention are easy to do, but not super high priorities yet -- there are many other more important features on the list. But we'll get to them.
Thanks for the invite +Robert Scoble.. I explored bottlenose.com and found it really interesting...It automatically shortens the link I post.. shows preview of links etc. Would really like to see an Android app though..
Too sad that I'm running into problems with Bottlenose when trying to update the data. It's still reflecting tweets from the end of last year instead of the actual ones. Hopefully these glitches will be soon gone - it's a really interesting visualization.
+Susanne Plaumann That doesn't sound too good. Can you send us a quick e-mail explaining your problem together with your Twitter username? If you send it to firstname.lastname@example.com we will look into that asap!
+Nova Spivack is a genius. It's great to see this version, I remember his vision from his Twine days and this is just the beginning...thanks again, +Robert Scoble.
Add a comment...


text:
May 15, 2006
Gerry McGovern recently wrote an interesting article: do you really need search on your web site?
In it he suggests that because the number of searches is a small fraction of the page views on his site (0.5%) it's not worth spending time and effort to make search work well and therefore he might be better off not having it at all.
While it's certainly true that it's hard to make search work well on your site, I wonder if this simple statistic tells the full story.
If someone is searching for something on your site they are obviously pretty interested in finding that particular piece of content.
If you're selling something on your site (goods or services), that visitor is quite likely to be a potential customer. If they've gone to the effort of actually typing something into your search box, you might also conclude that they are a fairly serious customer as well.
Let's say you provide a good experience for that visitor (i.e. they find what they're looking for). I don't think it's unreasonable to suggest that they might be more likely to take the next step and purchase from you than someone who surfed on in or clicked on a search engine result.
Consequently, it may be worth considering visitors who search to be 'higher quality' than those who do not - they are showing that they have clear intent to find something on your site and therefore may have a higher likelihood of purchasing from you.
Of course, you have to weigh up whether it's worth the time and effort needed to optimize your site search engine - make no mistake, it's going to take time and effort to get it working well.
However, taking Gerry's example (2,700 visitors who searched his site in 2005), if you look at the numbers in absolute terms that's a lot of potential customers who have shown themselves to be clearly interested in what he has to say/offer. Is it really worth ignoring this segment of his audience?
When it comes to optimizing your site search engine, it's also worth remembering that search has a very long tail. There will be numerous 'junk' phrases that you can safely ignore, while you focus on optimizing for the most common ones.
Thus, the actual number of search terms you need to focus on is likely to be a fairly small percentage of your total searches.
This helps you to keep your eye on your most important visitors (those who are searching for something related to what you are selling) and also keep the amount of work involved in maintaining your site search engine to a manageable level.
As I mentioned before, at the end of the day it really comes down to resources and bang for your buck. If the time you'd spend on maintaining and optimizing for a site search engine is better spent elsewhere - say, on writing new content or marketing your site - then leave search alone.
If you do have the resources and can keep the ongoing work to a manageable level, a good site search is a great way to show your visitors you care enough about them to ensure they can find what they are looking for on your site in whatever way they prefer.
I talked about my own experience with our web site search engine in a previous post.
Posted on: May 15, 2006 | 1 Comment
I use Zoom for my site(s), takes no time at all, no effort. Only caveat is you have to remember and run it again when you publish your site!
I've not used it but it looks like a good search engine, especially for the price. We use PicoSearch . This is a hosted solution. We're currently working on customizing its XML results feed so that we can better integrate it into multiple sites.
When I talked about effort, I was really referring to making sure that the right pages show up in your search results.
For example, I've made sure that if you do a search on our site for a variety of versions of the word 'jobs' that our careers page comes up first.
When you've got a lot of pages to try and rank appropriately, that can add up to a lot of tweaking!
I also go through our 'not found' logs and make sure that I add these terms to the metadata of the appropriate pages so that people can find what they are looking for even if they make typos.
That's where all the time and effort comes in.


text:
Conceived the night of Che Guevara's burial in 1967, Gabriel McKenzie is inextricably bound up in the history and politics of his native Chile. Twenty-four years on, and still a virgin, Gabriel returns from Manhattan exile to confront his legacy: a Don Juan father and a country preparing for the five-hundredth anniversary of America's "discovery." Into Gabriel's quest for manhood and identity enter one iceberg, a faithful if eccentric nanny, and a whole host of fantastical characters.
About the Author
Chilean-American author and human rights activist Ariel Dorfman's many internationally acclaimed works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction include his bestselling memoir, Heading South, Looking North, which was the basis for the documentary film A Promise to the Dead, directed by Peter Raymont and shortlisted for the Oscars in 2008. His play Death and the Maiden, staged in over 100 countries, was made into a feature film by Roman Polanski. Dorfman is afrequent contributor to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, New York Times Book Review, and Huffington Post. He is Walter Hines Page professor of literature and Latin American studies at Duke University, and his numerous international honors include his delivery ofthe Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg in 2010.


text:
Ryerson Student Residence
No prices found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
TripAdvisor Reviews Ryerson Student Residence Toronto
Travel Blogs from Toronto
Day 1 - Here We Go..... Again
This is a familiar feeling.... bags are packed, we have no place to call home, very few belongings and our future is very much unknown. It is thrilling and terrifying.
We are waiting to board our flight to Reykjavik - the capital of Iceland. Here we plan (very loosely) to circumnavigate the country in our micro rental car and 'wild camp' where we see fit.
... br> We walked down nearby Yonge Street which is the university district so there were lots of cheaper food outlets and shops. Up a side street we find a couple of nice looking bars and restaurants. We decide the Queen and Beaver pub deserves our custom and sit outside. The friendly barman called Fritz serves us beers and chats about the pub and it`s menu and then books us a table on the upstairs balcony. The food ...
Apples, Raptors and Opera
... It's a wonderful story all about
the love of a Japanese girl for her American husband who runs off, gets her pregnant and marries
an American women. He then wants to nick his child off the Japanese girl. What
a jerk!
On Wednesday I was lucky enough to go to the Basketball with
Jaqui. We went to watch the Toronto Raptors vs the Israeli Maccabies. It was
the day of the tragedy in Ottawa, with the shooting of the ...
In the Airport
... of a manicured life. A life of beer-belly comfort and died
hair and cottages.
"Hello," he replied.
"And where are you off to today?"
she continued.He didn't feel like answering. The memory of the beer and the fire in
the lodge had left him where he wanted to be and he felt that feeling was now
in danger.
"I'm on my way home," he said. ...
Away we go
Joan and I met at Pearson International Airport about 11:30 a.m. to check in for our flight to Miami. We were traveling with American Airlines and Joan was on wheelchair assist. Once through customs we had a fast lunch near our departure lounge, a nice diversion from our "hurry up and wait" procedure. It will be great to get to our hotel in Miami to relax a little before boarding the ship ...
Other places to stay in Toronto
Renaissance Toronto Downtown HotelDowntown Toronto, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $152
- Save your money ....... Stay at another Hotel.
- Nice Hotel
- Wonderful weekend
Drake Hotel TorontoQueen West, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $216
- Fantastisch- Service, Essen, Unterkunft
- Richtig cooles Hotel!!! Komme sicher wieder.
- It's OK, but
Holiday Inn Express Toronto DowntownDowntown, Toronto | 2 star hotelfrom $143
Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport950 Dixon Road, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $101
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto DowntownDowntown, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $144
- Surprise
- Southern Hospitality found in Canada?
- Great location
Holiday Inn Bloor YorkvilleYorkville, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $143
- Good
- Great location and price
- An excellent place to stay
Grand Hotel TorontoDowntown Toronto, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $185
- Loved The Grand
- Best Hotel in Toronto
- Pleased
BEST WESTERN Primrose Hotel Downtown-TorontoSanta Maria Novella, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $72
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Toronto AirportToronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $127
- Nice hotel with a great view of the airport
- Customer Service?
- A great sleep
Super 8 TorontoDowntown, Toronto | 2 star hotelfrom $113
Chelsea Hotel, TorontoThe Annex, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $140
- It was nice
- Great Hotel 10/10
- Overrated!
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/City Centre200 Dundas Street East, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $91
Hilton TorontoEntertainment District, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $178
- A very nice hotel
- Nice Hotel
- Just okay
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown CentreDowntown Toronto, Toronto | 2 star hotelfrom $137
- Good location, okay rooms
- Nice Hotel
- Loved the Days Hotel
Bond Place HotelDowntown, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $118
- Alone in T.O. !
- A good night spoiled
- Surprisingly Good, Great Value
Four Points Toronto LakeshoreQueen Street West, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $119
- Stay Away
- Extremely noisy
- Forget it, stay somewhere nice
One King West Hotel & ResidenceEntertainment District, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $188
- Attentive Service, Lots of Potential
- Great Service-rooms need more attention to detail
- Dreadful service
International Plaza Hotel TorontoThe Elms, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $90
Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Downtown / Entertainment DistrictDowntown Toronto, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $205
- Finally a residence-Inn in Downtown Toronto ! !
- Residence Inn-close to everything!
- Neues Juwel der Gruppe Marriott
Doubletree By Hilton Toronto DowntownDowntown Toronto, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $167
- The bricks and mortar were fabulous, but not the experience
- Good place for single women travellers
- Don't believe the hype (bad hype that is)
Hyatt Regency TorontoEntertainment District, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $185
- Great hotel, great location
- Great Hotel in Great Location
- Great Location and Service!
Novotel Toronto CentreDowntown, Toronto | 3 star hotelfrom $134
- You will like this place too
- Definitely the Best in the Region
- Never a care at the Novotel!!!
The Westin Harbour CastleHarbourfront, Toronto | 5 star hotelfrom $175
- Aaaaaaaaa.just OK
- We love the Harbour astle
- Best in Toronto
Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel901 Dixon Road, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $99
The Fairmont Royal YorkHarbourfront, Toronto | 4 star hotelfrom $184
- Great Hotel
- Just great
- Excellent Service


text:
Am attempting to figure out how to hide the 'loading tweets' message and just present them when the tweets load. Found a thread on here that said to add
div.tb_msg { display: none; } to the end of the main style.css. But this does not seem to work for me. Am using the Debut Theme, which has 4 style.css specific to different things. Tried using the code in each one, and even in the css within the .php where css is used. (not at the same time of course)
Any help would be appreciated!


text:
The following shortcode only shows related posts of that posttype:
[related-posts posttype=page]
Is it also possible to show posts of multiple posttypes with a shortcode? Something like
[related-posts posttype=page,post,custom_post_type_1]
The above method does not work, any suggestions? It seems to be possible to achieve this with an API function but I'd need a shortcode.


text:
This page requires a MaxPreps membership account.
Don't stress... It's free and easy to setup.
The Hightstown Rams girls lacrosse team won Tuesday's neutral conference game against Hamilton by a score of 13-4.
(April 12, 2011: Hightstown, NJ 08520) The crowd at Tuesday's league game between the Hightstown Rams (Hightstown, NJ) and the visiting Hamilton Hornets (Hamilton, NJ), saw Hightstown's lacrosse squad top Hamilton by a margin of 13-4.
The Rams (3-0) will now prepare for their game against Ewing (Trenton, NJ). The Blue Devils enter the Freelance game with a 4-0 record. In their last game, Ewing toppled Steinert (Hamilton, NJ), 16-15, in a league game.
The Hornets (0-3) will now prepare for their game against South Plainfield (South Plainfield, NJ). The Tigers enter the non-league game with a 0-4 record. In their last game, South Plainfield was overwhelmed by J.P. Stevens (Edison, NJ), 11-8, in a league game.


text:
Pacific Maritime
Table of Contents
Map of Ecozone
Landform Region
Rocks and Minerals
Vegetation and Soil
Climate and Climograph
Fun Facts
The Pacific Maritime is a breathtaking region Canada.The Pacific Maritime ecozone lies along British Columbia's coast and its border with Alaska. There are many advantages to this region including its beautiful nature, the
Rockies and of course none other than Vancouver where we just
recently hosted the olympics.
The Pacific Maritime is apart of the landform region of Western Cordillera. The Cordillera is lightly populated and there are few roads off the coast of British Columbia. The North American and Pacific plates are resposible for the uplifting region into several mounatin ranges. The great height and rugged appearance of these ranges tell us they are geologically young, about 200-250 million years old! The Pacific plate which ws the heavier plate was subducted under the North American plate, causing folding, fauting and volcanoes. The mountains run in a north- south direction, and a narrow strip of land exsits between Pacific and Western Cordillera because it must travel in an east-west direction therfore causing transportaton to be a conflict and is the result of very few roads.
|external image Western_Cordillera_1.jpg
Rocks and Minerals
The Pacific Maritime contains three types of rocks. Metallic minerals (igneous), non-metallic (medamorphic and sedimetnary), and energy minerals (petroleum, coal, natural gas). The main energy supply is natural gas and there are varied and rich minerals. Substances mined in this area include, copper coal, zinc, molybdenum, silver and lead. These substances are produced and exported.
On top of its gorgeous, natural landscape, the Pacific Maritime has great weather conditions. It consists of mild winters and cool summers. The winter is usually about 5 degrees celcious anually, and in the summers about 15 degrees. The winter brings heavy snow on high mountain regions and the costal region usually recieves about 200 cm of rain. On the maritime coast, its observed that as air cools, it releases water in the form of precipitation in the form of rain and fog. In the mountainous regions, the warm moist air is pushed up the side of the mountain by prevailling winds, it cools and precipitation falls. This cool air with its moisture gone, drops done the sheltered side of the mountain. Warm water from the pacific known as North Pacific Current, runs up the West Coast of Canada and warms the air above it. This causes the warmer, though wetter Pacific climate.
Average Annual Temperature (oC) = 9.8
Annual Temperature Range (oC) =1-20
Total Annual Precipitation (mm) =1048
Vegatation and Soil
The natural vegetation is the West Coast Forest. The growing season is about 200 to 260 days (April to mid October). The soil contains much humus and is rich in minerals due ot the high rainfall that leaches minerals and nutrients deep into the soil. The natural vegetation contains Douglas Fir, Sitka,spruce, red cedar and western hemlock, just to name a few. There are also many spieces of plants, and plants in the ecozone are as varied as the landform they grow on. There is forestry in this ecozone and the main areas of farming include fruit and flourishing wine industry.
Fun Facts!
The Pacific Maritime Ecozone is a very populated. In fact, over 2.5 million people live there. That is about two thirds of all British-Columbians living in one ecozone! Forestry is the primary industry in this area. This includes logging and pulp and paper industries. People here are very dependent on this industry as over 337 communities rely on the jobs it provides. The secondary industry in the Pacific Maritime is fishing. Coastal communities are very big on fishing as they are supplied with plentiful resources from the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Maritime can offer more fishing miles than any other place in the world. Another industry of the Pacific Maritime ecozone is farming and agriculture. This ecozone is blessed with rich soil that is great for crops. Farming is mainly important in the south where they grow various types of fruit trees. The Pacific Maritime Ecozone has a rare majestic beauty and people from all over the world are drawn to it. There are natural things such as whale watching and wilderness tours. There are also more developed tourism areas such as the several resorts on beaches or on ski hills, there are even helicopter rides available! Whether you're working for a living, or enjoying the beauty of the oceans or mountains, there are so many great opportunities taking place in this ecozone.
1)What are the main areas of farming?
Fruit and Wine industry
2)What is the average temperature in winter ?
5 degrees celsius
3)What are the 3 types of rock the ecozone contains?
Metallic Minerals, Non-metallic and Energy Minerals
4) How do geoligists know mounatins are young?
Great height and rugged appearance
5)The Pacific Maritime offers more fishing miles than anywhere in the world. True or False?


text:
OSI-Approved Open Source (49)
- Academic Free License (2)
- Apache License V2.0 (1)
- Artistic License (1)
- Attribution Assurance License (1)
- Common Public License 1.0 (1)
- Computer Associates Trusted Open Source License 1.1 (1)
- Eclipse Public License (1)
- Educational Community License, Version 2.0 (1)
- GNU General Public License version 3.0 (1)
- GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 2.0 (1)
- NASA Open Source Agreement (1)
- Zope Public License (1)
- Other License (1)
- Windows (48)
- Linux (46)
- Mac (41)
- Grouping and Descriptive Categories (38)
- Modern (17)
- Android (6)
Top Apps
- Audio & Video
- Business & Enterprise
- Communications
- Development
- Home & Education
- Games
- Graphics
- Science & Engineering
- Security & Utilities
- System Administration
Sweet Home 3D
An interior design application to draw house plans & arrange furniture106,134 weekly downloads
OmegaT - multiplatform CAT tool
The free computer aided translation (CAT) tool for professionals1,989 weekly downloads
Colonize the New World.1,178 weekly downloads
The JUMP Pilot Project
OpenJUMP is a community driven fork of JUMP the "Java Unified Mapping Platform" GIS software. The original JUMP was developed by Vivid Solutions, released under GPL2 in 2003 and discontinued in 2006. During 2004 already some enthusiastic developers joined together to enhance further the features of JUMP. They launched an independent development branch called OpenJUMP. The name gives credit to the original JUMP development, and at the same time describes the objectives of this project to be fully open to anyone wanting to contribute. These days OpenJUMP is developed and maintained by (some few) volunteers around the globe. If you need functionality or even better want to contribute you are very welcome to contact us at our mailing list.1,122 weekly downloads
Vector drawing program for LaTeX using PSTricks677 weekly downloads
Cross-platform player and audio manager587 weekly downloads
GenealogyJ is a viewer and editor for genealogic data, suitable for hobbyist, family historian and genealogy researcher. GenJ supports the Gedcom standard, is written in Java and offers many views like family tree, table, timeline, geography and more.146 weekly downloads
jose is a graphical Chess tool. You can store chess games in a database. You can view and edit games (including variations and comments). You can play against a plugged-in chess engine and use it for analysis. Features 3D board view.149 weekly downloads
TubeMaster++ captures multimedia files (FLV,MP4, MP3) from the internet through user's network interfaces, so without server requests. Captured files can be converted in many differents formats. TubeMaster++ includes a video and MP3 search engine.84 weekly downloads
OmegaT+ CAT Tools
A translation tools suite for Computer-Aided Translation / Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT). A translation processor with translation memory, machine translation and project support, bitext aligner/converter, TMX validator, and others.31 weekly downloads
Prune GPS tool
GpsPrune is a java application to view and manage coordinate data, eg from GPS units. With it you can load a variety of text and Xml formats, view the data (in 2d and 3d), edit and convert the data, correlate photos and audio, create charts and more.16 weekly downloads
LilyPondTool for JEdit
LilyPond editor based on JEdit, implemented as a JEdit plugin. It is an edit mode and a feature rich plug-in, which provides tools for making LilyPond scores. Features include instant completion, error report, PDF preview.12 weekly downloads
Arcus - Rubik's Cube Simulator
Arcus is a Rubik's Cube Simulator written in Java featuring 3D display and cube manipulation. Besides conventional solving, getting from any pattern to any goal pattern is supported. Allows the user to bidirectionally walk through the cube's history.31 weekly downloads
A Logo interpreter and programming environment specialized for schools17 weekly downloads
Java Small Business Platform
Pure Java implementation of small but powerful, modular, scalable, pluggable and configurable platform for assembling desktop (SE) and/or (EE) business applications from small to mid-size enterprises. Built on Spring and Spring RC.15 weekly downloads
The goal of this project is to build a software which will be able to discover and monitor the layer2 topology of a network.2 weekly downloads
MyJSQLView is a Java based access GUI, plugin framework, for databases2 weekly downloads
BLibrestez55 Robotics Software Project
BLibrestez Robotics Software Library Project1 weekly downloads
SecMS is a new messaging system. It will be available from desktop or from a mobile station (palm, j2me phone, windows me, etc.). It's OpenPGP based protocol was written from the start to be confidential and support authenticity, integrity.1 weekly downloads
Memoranda (formerly known as jNotes2) is a cross-platform diary manager and a personal project management tool.2 weekly downloads
Cinege - a library system in Java
Cinege is aimed to be the ultimate library (management) system - one day. Currently, it it a very nice tool to make regexp based filtering of bibliographic and item data and find variuos bugs in your existing database.1 weekly downloads
Java based platform game.1 weekly downloads
KGarten is a game where the player controls a nurse, whose goal is to collect the straggled children from the prairie and take them back to kindergarten. The prairie is tiled with hexagonal fields.1 weekly downloads
Lemming Project 2000
Szoftverlab 4: Lemming jatek tervezese1 weekly downloads
A logical signal analyzer tool for Arduino1 weekly downloads


text:
Now Foods, Organic, Raw Pumpkin Seeds, Unsalted, 12 oz (340 g)
You purchased this item onView this order
Volume Discount
Buy 2+Save 5%
Loyalty Program
- You earn loyalty credit for every order you place at iHerb!
- Loyalty credit is equal to 10% of the value of your order, excluding shipping charges.
- Your loyalty credit will be applied towards your next order as soon as your current order has shipped.
- Your loyalty credits are valid for up to 60 days from the date of your last purchase.
This product is already in your Wish List.
View Wish List
This product is now in your Wish List.
Sorry, this product is no longer in stock.
Expiration Date:?Jun 2017
Expiration Date
The length of time for the expiration date or "best used before" date depends on the type of product, as well as the brand.
Perishable items (such as flax oils or certain probiotics) generally have shorter expiration dates. Although our warehouse is fully air-conditioned, these more fragile items are put in cold storage (freezer or refrigeration unit) for maximum freshness.
Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry.
Shipping Weight:?0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
Shipping Weight
The Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product.
- Product Code: NOW-07023
- UPC Code: 733739070234
- Package Quantity: 12 oz (340 g)
- Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.7 x 2.6 in, 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
- Important Note:
Note: Korean Customs will quarantine and inspect this item before final shipment to the customer. Please be advised that ordering this item could cause delivery delays
- Pure. Natural. Real.
- Natural Source of Protein, Fiber and Healthy Fatty Acids
- USDA Organic
- Fresh, Wholesome & Tasty
- Non GMO Project Verified
- Certified Organic by QAI
- Vegetarian/ Vegan Product
Organic, Raw Pumpkin Seeds
There are a lot more to pumpkins than just pies and jack-o-lanterns. The flat little seeds (called pepitas in Spanish) are a good natural source of protein and fiber.
Whatever name you call them, NOW Real Food Organic Pumpkin Seeds are a tasty crunchy treat, whether they're eaten raw or roasted and salted.
Fresher ingredients simply taste better, which is why this product is packaged using NOW Fresh Fill Technology to maximize flavor and freshness.
Because you are what you eat, NOW Real Food has been committed to providing delicious, healthy, natural foods since 1968. We're independent, family owned, and proud of it. Keep it natural. Keep it real.
Suggested Use
Refrigeration recommended after opening.
Other Ingredients
Organic, raw pumpkin seeds (non-GMO).
Product of China
Packaged in the USA
|Supplement Facts
|Serving Size: 1/4 cup (31 g)
|Serving Per Container: about 11
|Amount Per Serving
|%Daily Value*
|Calories from Fat
|Total Fat
|15 g
|Saturated Fat
|4 g
|Trans Fat
|0 g
|0 mg
|5 mg
|Total Carbohydrate
|5 g
|Dietary Fiber
|3 g
|0 g
|10 g
|Vitamin A
|Vitamin C
|* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
lots of weird, yellowish seeds that don't taste so great- if you have a handful, the discolored ones make the whole mouthful taste off. it's the same with the sunflower seeds. Also, these are super thin, not the plump seeds I get out of my own pumpkins. So, eh.
We like all of the Now Foods organic salt free and raw nuts and seeds! We use this for snacking, but also in cooking and baking. Nice gentle taste and easy to eat!
organic pumpkin seeds
Posted by 5687677567176226982 on Jul 13, 2016
~Fresh and always delicious
Posted by 5718773281844167165 on Jul 03, 2016
Grind these in my coffee grinder and add to my LSA on my morning cereal - always fresh and wouldn't buy anywhere else.
not fresh
Posted by 5004626540537380711 on Jun 01, 2016
It has a bad taste like its very old
Great Choice
Posted by 5068755602497420021 on May 21, 2016
Nice Product with a fair price, will buy again.
fine quality seeds
Posted by 5019998990749111363 on May 03, 2016
this product is same as described by the manufacturers. i completely satisfied with this product.


text:
Loo & Chilli
(Source: Getty Images)
Of course you would prefer to be honest but in the event that someone gets you something you don't love, remember these tips:
- Exclaim something before saying thank you.
- Open the card first.
- Don't lose the gift receipt.
Click here for Some Helpful Hints So Opening Presents Won't Be *As* Awkward


text:
Wikipedia:Teachers can be vandals too
|This page contains material that is kept because it is considered humorous.
The Loys case is, however, 100% correct and factual.
|This page in a nutshell: Watch out for 'em!
Attention everyone, for we now have a new category of vandals to deal with: teachers.[1] This comes in addition to the students,[2] curious people, critics, men with big penises and friends of gays; all long-timers in the vandalism trade.
The Loys case[edit]
Let's take a trip to France. In 2010, Loys Bonod, a French teacher, sets out to vandalize the french Wikipedia as part of a broader campaign on a poem by Charles de Vion d'Alibray throughout the Internet, including a mock commentary of this poem on two commercial sites. His intention is to trick pupils into reproducing the material in their homework, so he can illustrate his point that 1) pupils are slaves of the Internet even when their homework does not request any research (in this case, the commentary of a poem) 2) forums, commercial sites, and Wikipedia are unreliable (and thus shouldn't be used for homework research).
Having conducted his "fun little experiment [sic]" in 2010, he relates it in his blog in 2012,[3] and gets media coverage.[4]
Timeline of the article[edit]
August 2010: signs up as "Doleros"
- 18 August
September 2010: new account under the name "Justin Delapierre"—Loys, Comment j'ai pourri le web (How i rotted the web)[3]
I created an account to become a Wikipedia contributor and, to show my credentials, contributed usefully to a few literary articles. I then edited the very succinct Wikipedia biography of Charles de Vion d'Alibray by inserting this little addition: « His renowned and tragic love for Mademoiselle de Beaunais gave from 1636 onward a more lyrical and somber twist to his poetry. »
- 4 September
- Addition of erroneous material by Justin Delapierre
- 18 September
- Self-revert by Justin Delapierre
- 19 September
- Re-instated by anonymous editor
March 2012
- 21 March
- Reverted (deletion of unsourced passage meant to deceive)
- Indef-blocking of Justin Delapierre (talk • contribs) (account created to vandalize)
- 23 March
- Addition of a new unsourced paragraph by anonymous editor
- 24 March
- Reverted (Our dear vandal teacher has got followers… apparently one teaches best through showing an example…)
- Re-instated by anonymous editor
- Reverted
- Page protected (Voluntary 'pedagogic' vandalism by a teacher on this article…)
- 26 March
- Indef-blocking of Doleros (talk • contribs) (account created to vandalize then boast about it in the media)
April 2012
- 9 April
- Re-instated by anonymous editor
- Reverted
The Aysedune Case[edit]
The former article Themes and analysis of No Country for Old Men (film) had a
{{subst:copyvio | url=insert URL here}} template, and the page was listed at Wikipedia:Copyright problems for review. The template very clearly stated that it should not be removed. Aysedune deleted the template. An administrator restored the template and warned Aydedune against deleting it again. Aysedune was very angry at being templated. He said "That was a good compilation and I always advise my students to read that page. When I realised it wasn't there any more and after learning I could take it back, I did it."
The Aloha High School case[edit]
In October 2015, a person claiming to be a teacher at Aloha High School vandalized the page on the school to demonstrate to students that Wikipedia is unreliable. The teacher then got blocked for it. This led to a long discussion at the administrator's noticeboard.
See also[edit]
- Wikipedia:My little brother did it - Includes a (joking) recommendation to claim to be a teacher to justify vandalism (since claiming to be a teacher is about as verifiable as claiming your brother used your computer) and other similarly great lesson plans for vandals who actually are teachers.
- ^ Hopefully not the 414 listed at Category:Wikipedian teachers ;-)
- ^ For instance: this edit.
- ^ a b Loys Bonod (March 21, 2012). "Comment j'ai pourri le web". la vie moderne.net (in French).
Petite expérience amusante sur l'usage du numérique en lettres…
- ^ Through Agence France-Presse, then France TV, Rue 89, Le Temps.ch, 20 Minutes, and more.


text:
Video Industry News Video Company News Technology Industry News Technology Company News Novelty Industry News Novelty Company News Gay Industry News Gay Company News Legal Industry News All Company News
Released: May 13th, 2014
Running Time:
Company: Porn.com
Cast: Nikita Von James, Layla Rivera, Sabrina Sanchez, Raquel DeVine, Abbey Brooks
Who's the boss? Somebody's mother I'd like to fuck! Watch these power-hungry MILFs take advantage of the working man and make their balls burn the midnight oil. Sexually harassing the hired help never felt so good!


text:
NEOCX on Facebook: Your Source for Up-to-Date News
Recent Posts
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- July 2012
- January 2012
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- July 2010
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Series Overall Update and Edge of the World Cyclocross Results
Hey All, Series overalls have been updated: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UGnezP2wf923b9jHI_bDtONYf4Vo7_SBhAvDDgkCI2w/edit?usp=sharing And very cool interactive results for the Edge of the World Cyclocross race at Edgewater are available here: http://results.crossmgr.com/2014/ See y'all this weekend. – John
Race #1 and 2 Results and Series Overall Points
Results have been posted on the USA Cycling site for the first two races. Thanks to all who came out. View results: Blue Sky or Not CX NEOCX #1 Brooklyn Cross NEOCX #2 View series overall points here If any … Continue reading
Schedule Change for NEOCX #8 – Urban Cross
Take note, the schedule for the race Saturday has changed. Click the link below for the updated schedule, and email firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions. Thanks and see you there! urban revised schedule
**Update – Series Overall Results
We've made some fixes to the series overall, for those who inquired about them. Take a look and make sure you're where you need to be. – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AitIyfAtUeo_dHFfYnBqclRuOENZRi1XTVI5ZEdCYkE&usp=sharing Send email@example.com an email if any issues remain, and sure to say … Continue reading
Series Overall Standings and Preregistration for Urban Cross at the Cleveland Velodrome
The series overall standings have been updated going into the last race of the year! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AitIyfAtUeo_dHFfYnBqclRuOENZRi1XTVI5ZEdCYkE&usp=sharing If there is any corrections needed, please send an email to email@example.com by this Friday 12/6. Be sure to say please and thanks😀 Be … Continue reading
States Pre-Registration and Series Overall Update
A friendly reminder that States Pre-reg ends Thursday November 21 at 6pm! Pre-register here https://www.bikereg.com/Net/ohio-state-cyclocross-championships For the non-facebookers, the series overalls are updated going into States: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AitIyfAtUeo_dHFfYnBqclRuOENZRi1XTVI5ZEdCYkE&usp=sharing
2013/14 Ohio State Cyclocross Championships Information
Click the link below to learn more about the Ohio Cyclocross State Championships, November 23 and 24th at The Fields in Broadview Heights, OH. Along with the Ohio State Championship, this is the 7th race in the NEOCX series and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized 4 Comments


text:
A female wedgie. Especially noticable in bathing suits.
"Amanda had a VW Bonnet in swim class today!"
by Geoff December 11, 2002
Trending Now
Top Definition
A well-rounded female pubis
As she walked around the swimming pool in her tight bikini many eyes were focused on her VW bonnet.
by Scanlix April 11, 2003


text:
Re: Experian roles out new credit score
FrugalRican wrote:
It's a vicious cycle, and it's really never going to stop.
It's fueled by greed on both sides of the equation. That part I get. What I don't get is why we'll be obligated to act surprised or cry "predatory lending" when a bunch of people are further in the hole after being approved with a formula designed to 'help' those unable to qualify for sub, sub prime lending.
Starting Score: 675
Current Score: EX 753 FICO, EQ 737FICO, TU 738
Goal Score: 776 FICO
Take the FICO Fitness Challenge
(1,404 Views)


text:
November 6 News: Action On Environment Would Come From White House, Not Congress, After Election
Observers agree that no matter who wins the election, there's likely to be little in the way of comprehensive legislation or policy. With Congress deadlocked on most issues and environmental legislation a no-go for years, they say most climate and energy policy will probably come from the White House. [Inside Climate News]
While Tuesday's election may not break the national logjam over how to address climate change, a few states will take decisive action on energy policy in the coming week. [Washington Post]
Storm-weary residents of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast are facing the prospect of another significant coastal storm this week, although it will not be as severe as Hurricane Sandy. [Climate Central]
Scientists are warning that rising seas will make maintaining artificial beaches prohibitively expensive or simply impossible. Even some advocates of artificial beach nourishment now urge new approaches to the issue, especially in New Jersey. [New York Times]
The slow rate of emissions cuts in major economies has put the world on track for "at least six degrees of warming" by the end of the century, analysts will warn today. [Guardian]
China has filed a World Trade Organization case challenging subsidies provided by some European Union members to promote the solar panel industry, adding to its trade disputes with Europe and the United States. [Associated Press]
German utilities say solar power production rose by more than 50 percent on the year over the first nine months of 2012 amid a boom in installations of photovoltaic panels. [Associated Press]
Green jobs and the growing ranks of green businesses are one of the few bright spots of the UK's recession hit economy – environmental and low-carbon business now makes up 8% of the UK's GDP, and provided a third of what growth the economy has seen. [Guardian]
Global warming is causing aquatic animals to shrink 10 times more than land-dwellers in size, scientists say in the largest study of its kind. [ZeeNews]
While earlier studies have found that erosion can bury carbon in the soil, acting as a carbon sink, or storage, the new study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that part of that sink is only temporary. [Phys.org]
9 Responses to November 6 News: Action On Environment Would Come From White House, Not Congress, After Election
An additional roundup of energy and climate news is posted online at http://www.marcaccicomms.com/news/energy-and-environment-news-roundup-11-6-12/
"The slow rate of emissions cuts in major economies has put the world on track for "at least six degrees of warming" by the end of the century."
We need to see more specifics on how Obama (likely winner today) could do more about climate next year. Mild regulatory action is fine, but more serious measures are needed.
What are the legal barriers? Could the president institute a carbon tax and negotiate one with other countries, or will Congress screw us again?
NPR Around the Nation
Norfolk, Va., Puts Flooding Survival Plan To The Test
7:46 audio includes climate change, sea level rise, price of a sea wall, numbers of jobs and strategic activities at stake in the Norfolk VA area, and other items, well worth listening or reading full text.
Spring Arctic snow pack melting fast, study warns
Environment Canada researcher says climate change happening quicker than expected
Spring Arctic snow pack melting fast, study warns
Environment Canada researcher says climate change happening quicker than expected
Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic Propelled By 2001-2002 Drought
Looking back at the last 3 years , From LA to Minn, to Atlantic City, all have set new all time low pressure readings.
Sandy was the deepest one yet. 940 mb
LA – Jan 2010
At the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the barometric pressure fell to 29.07 inches of mercury or 980.0 millibars. This breaks the previous record low of 29.25 inches or 990.6 mb set on January 17, 1988.
Minn – Oct 2010
the strongest storm ever recorded in the Midwest. Oct, 27th, 2010 –
(955.2 mb) reduced to sea level reported from Bigfork, Minnesota at 5:13pm CDT.
Dr. Jeff Masters
What Triggered Earth's Last Big FreezeThe new high resolution, global, ocean-ice circulation model developed by Condron and Peter Winsor at the University of Alaska is 10 to 20 times more powerful than previous models. Using this powerful new tool, the team compared how meltwater from the two different drainage outlets was delivered to the sinking regions in the North Atlantic.
The results of this comparison showed that the original hypothesis proposed in 1989 by Wally Broekder of Columbia University, which suggested that Lake Aggasiz drained into the North Atlantic down the St. Lawrence River, would have weakened the thermohaline circulation by less than 15 percent.
redOrbit (http://s.tt/1sgg6)


text:
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alberta, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Peterborough, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Saudia Arabia
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Nottingham, Oxford, York
United States
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Duke University NC, Houston, Las Vegas, Lawrence KS, Los Angeles, Lubbock TX, Manhattan KS, New Orleans, New York City, Pittsburgh, Twin Cities
I was walking through student housing neighborhoods on my way home to my apartment. I was with another female friend and we passed a house at the same moment that five males came out the front door. We were talking and only glanced at the noise, but one of them shouted "Hey sluts!!" to us.
I instinctively turned around to say something but realized a reaction is what they were seeking. So I turned back around and we kept walking. They continued to shout things at us: rude, insulting comments.
I do not care if they were sober or highly intoxicated – it is not an excuse. Who do these people think they are? How could someone possibly think they have the right to speak to a stranger in such an offensive way? The worst part is that that one word will stick with me forever. I am sure they have forgotten about it and will never think about it again. But I will not forget. How it felt to be talked to in such a way. They don't know me. How dare someone speak to another human being that way. It infuriates me that we live in a world like this.
I am so angry at these monsters that think they can treat women this way. And what's unbearable is that their goal of seeking control is sometimes, it works. Every time this happens to me, I plan a new route, or avoid going out late at night. When I do this, they have gained control over public space by removing my comfort and feelings of safety in that area. How do I stand up against this while still being safe? I am so incredibly frustrated.
one comment
Walking back from the fast station, I refused to give six individuals a cigarette so the group decided to follow me all the way home, all the while being screamed at and threatened. It was horrifying.
no comments
I was walking to work from my garage when a car pulled over and the driver, a middle-aged man, rolled down his window to catcall at me. This is soooo not the first time this has happened, even in the last week. But I lost my temper today and I stopped to say bewilderingly "does that work for you?!"
The guy got angry and defensive, shouting about how I wouldn't pay attention to him otherwise, and I shouted that it was rude and I didn't want to talk to him, so don't talk to me. He rolled up his window at that point and drove away, and I continued into work.
It sure would be nice to be able to go a week of the one-block-walk from my garage to my office without this happening.
2 comments
I was walking to work and a man in a green sweater started talking about my thigh length socks. I told him I didnt want to talk to him and kept walking. He screamed bitch and whore at me as i walked 2 blocks.
no comments
My partner (a guy) and I enjoy making and wearing costumes (and in my city there is no shortage of costumed events). For Halloween, I had decided to be a video game antagonist known for the huge helmet he wears. While the helmet covered my entire face and most of my torso, anyone could still tell I was a woman because the rest of the costume was an A-line undershirt and a butcher's apron over leggings -not skimpy but you could see my shape.
Because I have a good case of bitch-face and a fast aggressive walk, I rarely get hassled in daily life but while I was an anonymous woman wearing a mask on Halloween, I got the most harassment of my life. Even with my guy standing next to me, randoms would come over to touch me (like I was a Real Doll), to tell me how hot I was even though they couldn't see what I looked like, and when I tilted the helmet to peer at them they would tell me to leave it on, as if I were a fetish object for their pleasure and confronting them with my personhood would ruin their good time.
Even when my partner would intervene they wouldn't stop trying to pick me up until we relocated. Of course, when we had successfully gotten away from one jerk, another would take his place. It's not even as if they knew my character! The worst offenders had no idea what I was even supposed to be, only that I was a woman's body without a visible head. I have never felt so much like a piece of meat in my life. I've never been to a Con but think maybe now I know how the women that attend those might feel.
no comments
I was walking to go get some coffee in my neighborhood, when some guy driving by yelled "YOU'RE GONNA GET RAPED!!!" extremely aggressively.
It was terrifying and I started crying.
no comments
I was waiting for my boyfriend to pick me up after class, near the entrance to the parking lot. I was looking at my phone and into the parking lot, wondering if he had parked and I had not seen him. I wondered around a bit and didn't see the car, so I started to walk back towards the entrance. As I was walking, a man sitting in a parked truck whistled at me and made some other noises. At first I thought he was calling a DOG, I looked around and then looked at him. He made the same noises along with a come here hand motion. I shook my head and he continued to make the noises and whistle.
I was so offended that he thought it was not only acceptable behavior, but that it would work. I ended up shouting, "I AM NOT A F**KING DOG A**HOLE!" Flipped him off and walked away. Perhaps not the best way to handle the situation, but I was mad. Still makes me mad thinking about it.
At my bus stop a man came up and asked me what school I went to, my name, my age…so I gave him short responses and hoped he would leave.
He got on my bus, sat away for me at first, then moved beside my seat and began making kissy noses at me, snapping fingers, waving hands, trying to get my attention until he grabbed me. I yelled loudly "DON'T FUCKING TOUCH ME". He got off the bus. No one said anything to me. He was on my bus home. I live by him. I was so scared
My old neighborhood, the slopes, was awful for street harassment!
One of the worst was when I was having a bad day, trying to keep to myself on the street, and finally perked up and smiled looking at a friendly text, and someone yelled from their car that I had a beautiful smile and was gorgeous.
He probably thought he was being so nice, but that smile was for me, and I want to reclaim it!!
no comments
I was just walking down the street next to the apartment complexes at my school. All I was doing was walking to class, not even paying attention and I hear a load of boys yell "Hey wassup Gurl?" and a bunch of boys whistling and cheering. I didn't want this to happen, all I wanted was to walk to class.
It wasn't okay and it didn't feel alright, I didn't even want to walk past their apartment again. I didn't even feel comfortable walking on the same sidewalk, now I feel like I can't walk that way. My problem is that they think it's okay, they think its okay to yell at girls and cat call.
Nobody says anything, they just accept it and keep walking. I shouldn't feel uncomfortable walking to class, it shouldn't be okay to be yelled at an whistled at for being a female. I want to be able to walk down the street without feeling uncomfortable.
no comments


text:
Family Promise Of Beaufort Countyinc
Rating: 5 stars 1 1 review 395
PO Box 39 % John R Ring Sr Bluffton SC 29910 USA
Filter Reviews by Role
Promote This Nonprofit
GreatNonprofits badges allow you to raise awareness of your favorite nonprofits on your own web sites!
Reviews for Family Promise Of Beaufort Countyinc
1 person found this review helpful
On November 19,2010, Family Promise of Beaufort County was named an "Angel of the State" by Secretary of State Mark Hammond. Family Promise was chosen for the good work and the best use of funding - 99% of donations and funding goes to program costs- and fulfilling the mission of one homeless child is too many.
More Feedback
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
hearing an account of a homeless family after they successfully completed the program.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
tell them to keep up the great work they are doing in the community!
Osprey Village, Inc.
Writer wrote:
I'm a sister and caregiver of my 53 yr old adult schizophrenic and mentally challenged sibling. My 79 yr old mother also lives... more »
- Location:
- Bluffton, SC


text:
College student commits suicideMay 15,2014College student
commits suicide
POULTNEY A student at Green Mountain College in Poultney committed suicide Friday morning, according to a GMC press release.
In the statement issued Tuesday, the college announced, The death occurred during the final exam period, a time of high tension for many students. Our community and the family of the deceased need time to heal from this tragic loss. Students seeking support have been meeting with counselors since the time of the tragedy.
The student was not identified.MORE IN This Just InSPRINGFIELD Springfield residents will be asked next month during Market Madness for their... Full StoryPHILADELPHIA Many delegates from Vermont arrived at the Democratic National Convention this... Full StoryI could feel the groan rising inside me as I read the subject line of the press release in my... Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
Journal of Religion and Health
, Volume 51, Issue 1, pp 72-86
First online:
Psychological Distress Among Religious Nonbelievers: A Systematic Review
- Samuel R. WeberAffiliated withDepartment of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University Email author
- , Kenneth I. PargamentAffiliated withBowling Green State University
- , Mark E. KunikAffiliated withVA HSR&D Houston Center of ExcellenceMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterBaylor College of MedicineVA South Central Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center
- , James W. LomaxIIAffiliated withBaylor College of Medicine
- , Melinda A. StanleyAffiliated withVA HSR&D Houston Center of ExcellenceMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterBaylor College of MedicineVA South Central Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center
Rent the article at a discountRent now
* Final gross prices may vary according to local VAT.Get Access
Studies of religious belief and psychological health are on the rise, but most overlook atheists and agnostics. We review 14 articles that examine differences between nonbelievers and believers in levels of psychological distress, and potential sources of distress among nonbelievers. Various forms of psychological distress are experienced by nonbelievers, and greater certainty in one's belief system is associated with greater psychological health. We found one well-documented source of distress for nonbelievers: negative perceptions by others. We provide recommendations for improving research on nonbelievers and suggest a model analogous to Pargament's tripartite spiritual struggle to understand the stresses of nonbelief.
KeywordsReligion Atheism Agnosticism Mental health Psychological distress
Reference tools
- Title
- Psychological Distress Among Religious Nonbelievers: A Systematic Review
- Journal
Journal of Religion and Health
Volume 51, Issue 1 , pp 72-86
- Cover Date
- 2012-03
- 10.1007/s10943-011-9541-1
- Print ISSN
- 0022-4197
- Online ISSN
- 1573-6571
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Religion
- Atheism
- Agnosticism
- Mental health
- Psychological distress
- Authors
- Samuel R. Weber (1)
- Kenneth I. Pargament (2)
- Mark E. Kunik (3) (4) (5) (6)
- James W. Lomax II (5)
- Melinda A. Stanley (3) (4) (5) (6)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University, 1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
- 2. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA
- 3. VA HSR&D Houston Center of Excellence, Houston, TX, USA
- 4. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
- 5. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- 6. VA South Central Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, USA


text:
Nursery Rhymes Lite by Read & Record
By Read & Record
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
A beautifully illustrated collection of favorite children's nursery rhymes that allows parents and children to become the narrator. The reader's voice can be recorded over each scene, to listen to time and time again. Give your child a love for reading with the bond of your voice.
✔ Works beautifully on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch^.
✔ Records your voice reading the story.
✔ Allows Moms, Dads, and Children to become the storytellers.
✔ Features high quality, colorful illustrations.
✔ Has a simple, easy-to-use layout.
✔ Great for learning English.
✔ Will help your child enjoy reading.
This Lite app provides full unlimited access to all the features of the Read & Record software. Try the first half of this collection for FREE!
^ Users with a 2nd or 3rd generation iPod Touch will need to use an external microphone for recordings.
What's New in Version 1.4
- Performance improvements on all devices
- Audio playback improvements
- New text layout
- New help section
- Support for the Retina iPad
- Revised Library section
- Multitasking support
- Free
- Category: Books
- Updated: Aug 06, 2012
- Version: 1.4
- Size: 27.7 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: A S Howie
- © 2012 Read & Record Apps
Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.2 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Top In-App Purchases


text:
1 Review
i usually make malai kofta using my own recipe, but decided to try this one for a change, and it was pretty good. i added 2 green chillies to the kofta mixture and i also roasted and ground some coriander and cumin seeds and added those, which added an incredible flavor to the koftas. however, the sauce was what was slightly 'unbalanced' to me. i think i would have preferred some tomato in it, or even yoghurt for water, as it was far too watery and thin with just water and only 1tbsp cream in it. in the end, i had to some tomatoes for 'body'. i would give this 3.5* if i could for that reason, but i have to settle for 3* unfortunately as it's not quite upto par with 4*, but i still think with some tweaking around the sauce, it has great potential. another thing is, this is REALLY a time-consuming recipe (it took me over 2hrs), so i would suggest making all the adjustments according to your preferences before embarking on it.


text:
The Role Of Purchasing In The Hungarian Small And Medium Enterprises
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) play an important role in the economy. Studies on SMEs recently have focused on the role of a particular company function in the target group by linking the development of SMEs to new advanced options, such as supply chain management and e-business. From a brief overview of the relevant publications it is obvious that these studies do not provide a homogeneous picture of the purchasing practices of SMEs but the different authors in several cases cannot even agree in the conclusions regarding certain issues of secondary importance. This paper provides an overview of the questionnaire research focusing on the specific characteristics of both purchasing and SMEs.


text:
Home » Money & Legal » Financial Matters » Articles
Rosanne Rogé Certified financial planner, geriatrics
K. Gabriel Heiser Attorney, author, Medicaid asset protection planning
Meet All AgingCare.com Experts »
©2016 AgingCare, LLC. All rights reserved. About Us | Advertise with Us | Sitemap
The material of this web site is provided for informational purposes only. AgingCare.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; or legal, financial or any other professional services advice. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Not an AgingCare.com Member?
Sign Up Now!


text:
Hi there,
I love this plugin, and use it regularly. One thing I just came across is the following:
I am using WP Native Dashboard (allows you to change the language of the back end of a WordPress site for readability). Your plugin does not change from the installation's language when using this plugin.
I'm not sure if you are calling the WP_LANG constant directly, but perhaps
get_bloginfo( 'language' ) would fix this issue. Many other plugins work fine when using Native Dashboard, but your settings page remained in French when I chose English as the language within the plugin.
Just a heads up :)


text:
Ford's Debt Payment Means Dividend May Return as Soon as 2012
Ford Motor Co., which caught up yesterday on preferred stock dividends it missed for 14 months, may resume payouts on the common stock as soon as 2012, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
The automaker still needs to pay off more of its approximately $27 billion in debt before resuming the dividend, officials and analysts said. Still, quarterly dividends of 5 cents a share could proceed in 2012, a year ahead of earlier projections, according to Bloomberg estimates based on the data.
Ford removed a key legal hurdle to the dividend by paying $255 million in deferred dividends on its Capital Trust II preferred stock, along with a $3.8 billion payment to a trust for union retirees. Now that those dividends are paid in full and restored, Ford is free to reinstate a dividend on its common shares and Class B shares owned by the Ford family. The size of the payments -- made ahead of schedule -- shows the carmaker is confident it can generate cash.
"If you have that kind of cash flow and you're paying down debt, I could see a dividend maybe a year from now," Bernie McGinn, president of McGinn Investment Management in Alexandria, Virginia. His firm owns 330,000 Ford common shares.
Ford eliminated its common-stock dividend on Sept. 15, 2006, when it was 5 cents a share. The company made its last payout on the Capital Trust II in January 2009 and missed payments starting in April of that year.
"Our priority is to continue to reduce debt and strengthen our balance sheet, and ultimately restore an investment-grade debt rating," Mark Truby, a Ford spokesman, said in an e-mail. "As we make progress on these objectives, I'm sure our board will evaluate the stock dividend down the road."
Ford Debt
Ford borrowed $23 billion in late 2006 after it hired Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally from Boeing Co. The funds gave the automaker a cash cushion that helped it withstand losses and avoid the bankruptcies that befell General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Group LLC last year.
The preferred stock dividend and union payments reduced Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford's debt by about $4 billion. Ford common shares rose 20 cents to $10.08, reversing five trading days of declines. Ford generated free cash flow of $4.68 billion in 2009 and $1.02 billion in the first quarter of this year.
The Bloomberg dividend estimates are based on seven criteria, including a company's guidance, dividend history, regression analysis and put-call parity.
Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth said in a March interview that the company is unlikely to bring back a common-stock dividend anytime soon.
'Huge Demands'
"We still have huge demands on our cash," Booth said at the time. "I wouldn't want to raise people's expectations."
The chances that Ford pays a dividend in the near future could be further diminished by the slower-than-expected recovery in auto sales, said Shelly Lombard, senior high-yield analyst with New York-based Gimme Credit.
"If the recovery stalls, you like a company to have more cash," Lombard said in an interview. "The industry is still volatile. I don't think they're at a point where they should be paying a common-stock dividend."


text:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. employers advertised more jobs in October than September, a hopeful sign that hiring could pick up in the coming months.
The Labor Department says job openings rose by 128,000 to 3.68 million. That's the most since June.
The number of available jobs is slowly climbing back to the roughly 4 million that were advertised each month before the recession began in December 2007.
With nearly 12.3 million people unemployed in October, there were 3.3 unemployed people, on average, competing for each open job. That's the lowest ratio since November 2008. Still, in a healthy economy, the ratio is roughly 2 to 1.
Companies kept creating jobs in November at a modest pace. Employers added 146,000 net jobs last month, the government said Friday in a separate report.
Comments are moderated by SDDT, in accordance with the SDDT Comment Policy, and may not appear on this commentary until they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting. Also, due to the volume of comments we receive, not all comments will be posted.
SDDT Comment Policy: SDDT encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. All comments should be relevant to the topic and remain respectful of other authors and commenters. You are solely responsible for your own comments, the consequences of posting those comments, and the consequences of any reliance by you on the comments of others. By submitting your comment, you hereby give SDDT the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying and other information you provide via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity. SDDT Privacy Statement.
All contents herein copyright San Diego Source ® 1994-2016


text:
posted on: 3/25/13
I'm a Russian-speaking mother with two kids, 4 and 7, whom I'd like to get tutored in Russian. They have very little of the language.- Alena from Huntingdon Valley, PA
Over the last seven years we've built the largest and most trusted tutoring marketplace on the web. With a new student lead posted every minute, WyzAnt eliminates the need to be listed on multiple sites.
WyzAnt's average commission is just 25% compared to the 60-80% that traditional tutoring companies and franchises take. Sign up for free and set your own rate and schedule!
You don't have to worry about marketing, collecting payment, or unqualified leads on WyzAnt. We take care of all the details so you can focus on tutoring!