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Laney A1+ Acoustic Amplifier
Laney A1+ Acoustic AmplifierDetails
The new A1+ gives you high quality acoustic sound reproduction in a small, portable package. This acoustic guitar stage monitor/combo amp has 65W RMS, a 1 x 10" Celestion driver + HF, 3 inputs (instrument, mic and phono) on board DSP, compressor, notch filter and phase switch, Balanced and XLR DI.
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The A1+ has two completely identical but independent instrument/mic channels and a separate Auxiliary input - all three of which can be used at the same time. Both the A1+ main channels have full EQ, Bass, Swept Mid and Treble. the A1+'s high quality dome tweeter and 8" Bass driver provide increased headroom, an 80W power section and improved frequency response.
The Laney A1+ is also fitted with an enhanced DSP, a Phantom Power option, Balanced XLR D.I, output and FX loop. It also comes complete with footswitchable Master MUTE facility. The A1+ is packed into a compact 'Kickback' cabinet with a brand new TüffStüff finish giving the amp an extremely tough and durable outer with a built in pole stand mount.
New A1+ Features
- 80 Watts output power (with optical limiter)
- 8" Bass Driver
- 1" Dome tweeter
- Two identical channels for Instuments XLR balanced or Mono jack unbalanced+Microphones.
- Both channels can be used and blended simultaneously for multi pickup systems.
- Switchable phantom power on channel two for suitable microphones.
- Channel gain controls and peak indicators for optimum levels of low distortion and noise.
- Full EQ on each channel Bass, Swept Mid and Treble.
- Sub sonic filtering on each channel (for improved bass response)
- Overall anti-feedback control and phase reversal.
- Master mute facility on panel with remote via FS2.
- Headphone socket on fascia (mutes power stage)
- Auxiliary input on fascia panel for MP3 etc. with level control.
- Internal 16x digital FX module selectable to either or both channels via pan control.
- Integral FX has level control and mute button.
- External FX loop on rear panel to either or both channels via fascia FX pan control. (Selectable 0dB/-10dB)
- Both FX remotely mutable via FS2.
- Balanced XLR DI (Post EQ/FX) with ground lift on rear panel.
- Phantom switch on rear panel (with active LED)
- Dual voltage switching for 115/230V operation.
- Smaller cabinet size with pole stand adaptor
The product price includes 2 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
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Wittenberg's East Asian Studies Club Presents Chinese New Year Celebration And East Asian Festival
February 4, 2011
Filed in Arts and Culture, Community, Events
Springfield, Ohio – For more than four decades, Wittenberg University's world-renowned East Asian Studies (EAS) program has introduced the community to a wide variety of languages, religions, classical civilizations, philosophies, histories and cultures. As 2011 begins, the tradition continues as the EAS calendar offers multiple events for the greater Springfield and campus communities to come together to gain a newfound appreciation of both China and Japan.
The calendar begins with a Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration and East Asian Studies Festival Event from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, 712 N. Fountain Ave. The program, planned by the EAS Student Club with children in mind includes snacks, performances, workshops and games. Associate Professor of Languages Shelley Chan, club advisor, and Fulbright TA scholars Emiko Ishii from Japan and Jiajia Zhao from China have been instrumental in the planning and implementation of the public event.
Opening with an introduction to the tradition of the Chinese New Year by Tom Kaiser, director of Wittenberg's East Asian Institute, and Howard Choy, associate professor of languages, guests will be presented with "red envelopes," with their symbolism of good luck for the coming year. A variety of workshops are scheduled, including jianzhi, or Chinese paper cutting, calligraphy and dumpling making from scratch led by Professor of Political Science and Director of the EAS Program Bin Yu.
Performances by students include a cello solo of "Nanni Boy" by Taylor Williams, class of 2014 from Shaker Heights, Ohio, and a Chinese long sleeve dance, "Jasmine Flowers," featuring Haley Beckett, class of 2014 from Norwalk, Ohio, Kathryn Mauch, class of 2014 from Oakwood, Ohio, and Sarah Boedicker, class of 2014 from Medina, Ohio. Additional entertainment, snacks and games will be available, along with cultural displays of traditional items from both Chinese and Japanese collections.
Other events taking place throughout the afternoon include a performance of "Kaeru no Uta" (Frog's Song) by the Japanese 112 class, and a PowerPoint presentation titled "Cool Japan" by the Japanese 412 class.
The Chinese New Year and East Asian Studies Festival celebrations mark the first of several events on the spring calendar planned by the EAS program and supported by co-sponsorship across many disciplines and departments including Art, English Languages and Literature, International Studies, History, Sociology, Green Wittenberg, East Asian Institute, Student Development, Thomas Library, PAST, Music and the Faculty Endowment Fund Board. All events are free and open to the public.
A two-day visit by ceramicist Gary Erickson begins with a lecture titled "Jingdezhen Porcelain: Traditional Chinese Methods and Modern Arts" at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, followed at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, with a demonstration. Erickson's organic-abstract sculpture has been exhibited at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Southwest School of Art and Craft in San Antonio, Texas, and Gallery 101 in Melbourne, Australia. His work is in several private and corporate collections including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution.
Aiko Kojima Hibino discusses "The Politics of Food in Japan," at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in Kissell Auditorium, Koch Hall. Hibino is currently completing her dissertation at the University of Chicago in the Department of Sociology on the relationship between food, activism and nationalism in Japan.
At 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, Kiku Hibino presents a "Sound Art" performance in Founders, located on the lower level of Wittenberg's Benham-Pence Student Center. Hibino studied electronic music composition and media art at Keio University at Shonan Fujisawa before coming to the United States in 2001 to pursue further study. He received a master's degree in media arts and technology at the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2003, where he studied microsound electronic music composition.
A display of Tibetan Children's Literature will be available in the lobby of Wittenberg's Thomas Library from Tuesday, March 1, through Sunday, May 1. A lecture titled "Cultural Survival: The Significance of Tibetan Children's Literature in the Preservation of Tibetan Tradition and Language" by Patricia Schiaffini is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in Ness Family Auditorium, Hollenbeck Hall. Schiaffini's articles on different aspects of sinophone modern Tibetan literature and modern Chinese literature, as well as her interviews with prominent Tibetan writers, have appeared in the Journal of International Affairs and World Literature Today, among others, and she co-edited the book Modern Tibetan Literature and Social Change with Lauran Hartley. Schiaffini is president and founder of the non-profit organization Tibetan Arts and Literature Initiative (www.talitibet.org), which supports projects that promote Tibetan culture and language in Tibetan areas within the People's Republic of China.
An appearance by Yoko Hiraoka titled "Tale of Heike Performance and Lecture" takes place from 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the Wittenberg Student Theatre at the Springfield Center for the Arts at Wittenberg University, 107 Cliff Park Road. Hiraoka, a senior master performer of Biwa, Koto, Shamisen and Jiuta voice, is a native of Kyoto, Japan, and studied classical and modern koto and shamisen music from an early age. She studied Chikuzen 5-string Biwa for many years with Kõka Suga, the head of Kõmyõji-ryû Chikuzen Biwa and direct disciple of Yamazaki.
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PHOTO: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez spotted together at Miami studio
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Fans are asking questions again after Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted in the studio together.
The on-again, off-again couple was spotted at the Hit Factory recording studio in Miami late Tuesday night -- a hangout that was documented on Twitter by Bieber's protege, Madison Beer, who posted photos with both inside.
New York Daily News says the Biebs has been recording at Hit Factory for the past week, and Selena headed straight there to see him when her plane touched down.
Since the two refueled rumors about their relationship after reuniting in Texas last month, reports have surfaced that Justin and Selena have been collaborating on a song called "Unfamiliar."
Justin tweeted on Wednesday that he has "some big things planned" and is "making the best music [he] has ever made."
I got some big things planned.
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) April 9, 2014
Making the best music I have ever made
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) April 9, 2014
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Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) - Caleb Joseph's two-run homer helped the Baltimore Orioles to an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
Steve Pearce, whose two homers led the Orioles to a win in the four-game series opener on Monday, went deep again and Nelson Cruz also homered.
T.J. McFarland (1-1) earned the win in his first start of the season, surrendering just two runs on seven hits with two strikeouts over five innings.
Adam Rosales supplied a two-run double while Rougned Odor and Alex Rios each had two hits for Texas, which has dropped three straight and 11 of its last 13.
Nick Martinez (1-6) was tagged for eight runs -- six earned -- on seven hits and one walk in defeat.
"I think I did great, aside from what the line says," said Martinez. "I felt good. I felt like my delivery was good. ... Those homers are going to happen in this park, so you just have to wear it."
Pearce opened the scoring for Orioles in the first by crushing a shot just over the wall in left. Two batters later, Cruz stroked his 26th homer of the season to center, giving the Orioles an early 2-0 lead.
"Pearce has been unbelievable," said Cruz. "It seems like every time we need a big hit he's there to deliver."
Texas answered in the second. Robinson Chirinos singled and Chris Gimenez's double deflected off the glove of first baseman Chris Davis and into right, placing men at second and third. Rosales' double down the right-field line tied the game at 2-2.
In the home half, Joseph connected on a 3-1 fastball for a two-run homer over the left-field wall.
The Orioles tacked on four more runs in the fourth. J.J. Hardy and Jonathan Schoop both singled and Ryan Flaherty walked to load the bases. Joseph reached on Elvis Andrus' error on a force attempt, plating Hardy, and Nick Markakis' double to right scored Schoop and Flaherty. Pearce's sacrifice fly to left made it an 8-2 game.
Rios scored on Gimenez's groundout with men on second and third in the sixth.
Game Notes
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado served the second game of his five-game suspension Tuesday. He will be eligible to return to the lineup against Boston on Saturday ... Baltimore has homered two or more times in 31 games this season ... Martinez hasn't won a game since May 24 ... Baltimore leads the season series 4-1 ... The Rangers have lost seven straight games on the road ... Prior to the game, Texas designated Monday's starting pitcher Joe Saunders for assignment and recalled pitcher Miles Mikolas from Triple-A Round Rock ... Texas is nine games under .500 for the first time since April 29, 2008.


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Akron was noticeably absent from the list of cities on Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald's debate wish list.
So was Canton.
FitzGerald, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has agreed to debates in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus (two debates), Sandusky and Zanesville, and asked for additional matchups in Dayton, Lima, Marietta, Toledo and Youngstown, the Plain Dealer reported today.
Asked why Akron and Canton didn't make FitzGerald's list, Lauren Hitt, his campaign spokeswoman said, "The additional cities we challenged the governor in were located in media markets where we had not already received invitations."To read more or comment...
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic was interviewed by Bloomberg today to discuss the topics at the just-completed U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Dallas.
Plusquellic said the mayors discussed a variety of topics, a reflection of the many issues they handle every day.
"There's a lot of issues that we get involved with beyond just filling chuck holes," he said in the interview, which is about five minutes.
Plusquellic said cities have an interest in climate change and decreasing the carbon footprint. He said he thinks of his grandchildren when it comes to topics like this.To read more or comment...
A vigil to urge the United States not to pursue military action in Iraq will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today in front of the federal buidling at Main and Market streets in downtown Akron.
The vigil is sponsored by the Northeast Ohio American Friends Service Committee, which is part of the Win Without War Coalition.
For more information, call Joe Mosyjowski at 330-628-2816.To read more or comment...
Akron's 311 information line is 10 years old.
Since June 2004, the information line has fielded more than 1.8 million calls for non-emergency city services and information. Call takers entered more than 750,000 customer service request from these calls, according to a city press release.
The most common calls are for special bulk pick-ups, potholes, high grass and weeds, snow plowing and storm damage.
"Our 311 employees make a conscious effort to stay true to the center's original purpose of 'one-stop shopping' so that a resident's needs can be handled with one call," Mayor Don Plusquellic said in a news release.To read more or comment...
The Medina County Board of Elections may not have moved very far, but the board has twice the space in its new home.
The board will have a ribbon cutting at 3:45 p.m. Friday and open house from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday to celebrate its new office at 3800 Stonegate Drive, Suite C in Medina. The board was previously located at 4210 N. Jefferson St. in Medina.
The board was so cramped in its previous location that it had to borrow another county department's conference room to have enough space for in-person early voting.
Carol Gurney, the board's deputy director, said the new office won't have this space problem.To read more or comment...
In response to a federal court decision, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced early voting hours today that include the weekend and Monday before elections.
Husted said the new hours will apply to all future elections, including the Aug. 5 special election.
Husted had previously set early voting hours that were in line with the recommendation of a bipartisan, statewide group of election officials. The Democratic Party challenged these hours and a federal judge sided with the party.
The hours for in-person early voting in the days leading up to the Nov. 4 election will be: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Saturday before; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Sunday before; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Monday before.To read more or comment...
Grady Appleton, the president and CEO of the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, will receive the 2014 Community Recognition Award today from the Akron Chapter of the Ohio Realtists Association.
The Ohio Reatlists Association is holding its 64th-annual state conference at the Akron West Holiday Inn Thursday through Saturday. The group will pick officers and give awards at 7 p.m. today.
"I am particularly honored to receive this award from the Ohio Realtists Association because their goals and purposes align perfectly with EANDC's goals," Appleton said in a press release. "Both organizations strive to develop neighborhoods as we provide greater housing opportunities for families."To read more or comment...
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is spending a lot of time in Northeast Ohio these days.
Husted spoke at the Akron Press Club Wednesday and will be in Wooster today where he will visit Buehler's Fresh Foods. He will tour the store, speak with employees and present an Ohio Business Profile Commendation. Buehler's is a featured Ohio Business Profile company this month.
Buehler's is a family-owned grocery store that has been in business since 1929. Started in June 2011, Ohio Business Profile aims to raise awareness about companies registered and doing business in Ohio.
Husted will visit Buehler's, 3540 Burbank Road, at 4:30 p.m.To read more or comment...
Akron Councilman Jeff Fusco's winning streak continued Tuesday night when he was elected chairman of the Summit County Democratic Party.
Fusco, who has never before lost an election, was chosen by precinct committee members elected in the May primary to take over for Wayne Jones.
Akron Councilwoman Tara Mosley-Samples competed against Summit County Councilwoman Tamela Lee for the first vice chair spot, with Lee prevailing. The other officers are: Summit County Councilwoman Sandra Kurt, second vice chair; former Tallmadge Mayor Chris Grimm, treasurer; and Cuyahoga Falls Law Director Russ Balthis, secretary.
Fusco called it a "real positive night."To read more or comment...


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Is it oke to bump a thread? I can't imagine it is an uncommon problem..
Recently I tried to get ettercap MITM arp attack to work with my Intel wifi link 5100 AGN. The target was a Sony Vaio pc with an Atheros AR928X wireless card, and the gateway an (older) Apple Airport Extreme. Problem is, I got the "SEND L3 ERROR packet was not forwarded (libnet_write_raw_ipv4() message too long".
Target machine runs on Vista 32 bit, latest driver from Sony site.
Attack machine: Backtrack 4
Gateway: latest firmware (5.7 I think)
What could cause this problem? The most obvious reason for me would be the Apple airport, however does anyone know why it does not work in combination with an Airport Extreme? When I connected the target machine through an Ethernet cable, no problem occured.
What I should try: replace the gateway with another one: I'm gonna try that tonight.
Any other suggestions?
Is it oke to bump a thread? I can't imagine it is an uncommon problem..


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Jesus had to leave in order for his friends to realize that 'Lo, I am with you always till the end of the age'. Jesus had to dematerialize for his movement to materialize. This is very much like belief, it too must dematerialize to materialize into its naturally maleable form. [Read more…]
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ASTAspartate aminotransferase; Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase; SGOT
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in liver, heart,and muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other tissues.
This article discusses the test to measure the amount of AST in the blood.
How the Test is Performed
A blood sample is needed. It is usually taken from a vein. This is called a venipuncture .
How the Test Will Feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the Test is Performed
This test is mainly done along with other tests (such as ALT, ALP, and bilirubin) to diagnose and monitor liver disease.
Normal Results
The normal range is 10 to 34 IU/L.
Note: IU/L = international units per liter
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Increased AST levels are usually a sign of liver disease. Liver disease is even more likely if other liver-related blood tests are abnormal.
An increase in AST levels may be due to:
- Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
- Death of liver tissue
- Heart attack
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis
- Lack of blood flow to the liver (liver ischemia)
- Liver cancer or tumor
- Medicines that are toxic to the liver
- Mononucleosis ("mono")
- Muscle disease or trauma
- Pancreatitis (swollen and inflamed pancreas)
AST levels may also increase after:
- Burns (deep)
- Heart procedures
- Seizure
- Surgery
Veins vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Bleeding from where the needle was inserted
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood collecting under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
AST levels may rise during pregnancy and after exercise.
Berk P, Korenblat K. Approach to the patient with jaundice or abnormal liver tests. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 149.
Pratt DS. Liver chemistry and function tests. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2010:chap 73.
Review Date: 1/21/2013
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.


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This is a weekly snapshot of what was happening in Dallas, the nation and the world the year President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Dallas: World-famous contralto Marian Anderson performs in Dallas during her first tour of the South in 15 years. The civil rights icon says she was pleased that her concert and hotel facilities were desegregated. Later in the year, President Lyndon Johnson would honor her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Dallas Morning News cartoonist John Knott, who created the beloved character Old Man Texas, dies.
Texas: Legislators give preliminary approval for the federal government to establish a national seashore on Padre Island. The action is approved when the bill is changed to keep the land under state civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Nation: The Senate confirms Bill Moyers, the 28-year-old former assistant of Vice President Lyndon Johnson, as deputy director of the Peace Corps. The No. 2 position carried an annual salary of $19,500.
World: East German authorities allow 26 people — many of them elderly — to join relatives in West Berlin. Red Cross organizations on both sides of the Berlin Wall arrange for the release of the group that included a 42-year-old mother and her son as well as pensioners from 62 to 87 years old.
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Let's Not Forget These Other Austin Eats (Torchy's Tacos, La Condesa, Takoba, Barley Swine, Perla's, Banger's, Walton's, The Counter Cafe, TacoDeli & Elizabeth Street Cafe)November 12, 2012 | By Adam Roberts | 0 Comments
The day that I flew to Austin, I was coming from Los Angeles in the most convoluted way possible. I started on Sunset Blvd., where I was staying, then drove up to Topanga Canyon, where I left my car with Craig's aunt and uncle, then took a car service to the Long Beach airport which was about an hour and a half away. By the time the plane touched down in Austin, I was so hungry and tired I could barely move. But I made my way to a cab which took me to the Doubletree Hotel (my first hotel there) which was nowhere near anything that I heard was worth eating. So then I took a cab to South Congress, specifically to Torchy's Tacos which many of you recommended on Twitter. It sounded perfect.


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Congressman claims AP phone scandal involved House of Reps. 'cloakroom'
(Becket Adams) Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) said Wednesday during an interview on the Hugh Hewitt Show that the Justice Department's investigation of the Associated Press involved seizing phone records from the United States Capitol.
Here's how the conversation went down [h/t Hot Air]:
HH: The idea that this might be a Geithner-Axelrod plan, and by that, the sort of intimation, Henry II style, will no one rid me of this turbulent priest, will no one rid me of these turbulent Tea Parties, that might have just been a hint, a shift of an eyebrow, a change in the tone of voice. That's going to take a long time to get to. I don't trust the Department of Justice on this. Do you, Congressman Nunes?
DN: No, I absolutely do not, especially after this wiretapping incident, essentially, of the House of Representative. I don't think people are focusing on the right thing when they talk about going after the AP reporters. The big problem that I see is that they actually tapped right where I'm sitting right now, the Cloak Room.
HH: Wait a minute, this is news to me.
DN: The Cloak Room in the House of Representatives.
HH: I have no idea what you're talking about.
DN: So when they went after the AP reporters, right? Went after all of their phone records, they went after the phone records, including right up here in the House Gallery, right up from where I'm sitting right now. So you have a real separation of powers issue that did this really rise to the level that you would have to get phone records that would, that would most likely include members of Congress, because as you know…
HH: Wow.
DN: …members of Congress talk to the press all the time.
HH: I did not know that, and that is a stunner.
DN: Now that is a separation of powers issue here, Hugh.
HH: Sure.
DN: And it's a freedom of press issue. And now you've got the IRS going after people. So these things are starting to cascade one upon the other, and you have the White House pretending like they're in the clouds like it's not their issue somehow.
For those of you who don't know what a congressional cloakroom is, it's where U.S. lawmakers and select staffers go to mingle, socialize, and relax between sessions. The House and Senate cloakrooms, which have their own phone numbers, are not open to the media or the public.
Now, the press gallery is different. That's obviously reserved for media. It also has phones. So if AP reporters were making calls to members of Congress via the press gallery, it appears the DOJ looked into those records:


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DALTON, GA – Tandus Flooring has launched a new, sustainable product portfolio system that is completely reusable and features a more detailed spine description with Microsoft® Tag technology. The first of the new binders shipped with many new styles launching this summer. (Tandus Flooring's portfolios will be the first in design libraries to have this fresh new look with Tag technology.)
Tandus Flooring conducted focus group surveys with key designers in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and San Francisco to gain insight into important factors to consider for sampling efficiency and sustainability. Tandus Flooring's innovative new design took into account the data gathered and applied to its new system.
"The design community is operating in a different economic environment today and their challenges are considerably different than they were three or even five years ago," explains Tom Ellis, vice president of marketing, Tandus Flooring. "Across the country, the information was consistent and invaluable. We spend millions of dollars on sampling; why not get it right for those that need it and also for our environment?"
Each year carpet sample books produce thousands of pounds of waste because there is no designed reusability after the first style is produced due to the use of glue and non-recyclable materials. Tandus Flooring's innovative portfolio design is reusable from the spine to the contents.
Each book features trays that allow for perfect placement of the flooring sample that can "pop out" and "pop back in" with ease because there is no glue or Velcro—only the simple use of friction. Samples "in use" do not make the book obsolete since they can be reordered so the book never has to leave the shelf. Further, replacement samples fit back into the tray rather than shipping a full size sample, asking the designer to cut and glue samples back into place. Shipping small replacement samples saves shipping costs, fuel, embodied energy and other valuable resources, not to mention design time.
"We also had to address the concerns of product photography," notes Kim Andrews, senior project manager, Tandus Flooring. "We consider the new product photography a piece of literature that designers can use for project presentations. The convenient literature pouch within each portfolio allows the literature to be used and easily replaced. More importantly, it can be reordered if it is critical to the project presentation or the client."
In the event a style is dropped the book can be reused as we simply take the books back, recycle the samples, add the new label to the spine and put in new samples with literature. If the books are ever abused beyond reuse, Tandus takes them back and separates the trays from the binder so the whole thing can be recycled (and then the samples are recycled—adding to the 165 million pounds of flooring, including competitor products, recycled since 1994).
The inspiration of our new portfolio design is sustainability but not to forget the functionality of these books as our clients' needs are always critical in their workplace. Based upon the input from our surveys the new spine design has more critical information than before so the decision-making process can go well beyond just the style name even while sitting on the shelf. Each spine features the style name(s); coordinate group of all available styles; image(s) of the style design inside; flooring type (Powerbond®, modular, broadloom or woven); environmental indicator; yarn system; and Microsoft Tag.
Click here to view new spine design.
For the first time in the flooring industry, clients have access to Tandus.com directly from the spine with use of the Microsoft Tag. When the Tag is photographed with a Smartphone camera, users are directed to Tandus.com on the mobile device giving customers a direct link to Tandus.com simply by taking a photo or scanning the tag.
Download the application here: http://gettag.mobi (it takes less than one minute).
"We have always taken a collaborative approach to problem solving," adds Ellis. "The surveys confirmed that we needed to solve not only the sustainable issue of sampling but many workplace issues not being addressed by our industry and we challenged ourselves to kinetic solutions. Our goal was to be able to view actual samples within three motions of touching the portfolios. We were able to do it in two! Some of us cheated and used the Tag reducing the motions to one. The Tag technology offers our clients the opportunity to get more information on a product, feature or service of Tandus Flooring instantly. These Tags truly transform the way our clients access our company—Tandus Flooring is now at their finger tips … literally."
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CLERMONT, Fla. – The Saint Leo softball team (23-13) collected two more wins from the National Training Center in Clermont, Tuesday evening. In the doubleheader, the Lions defeated the Kutztown Golden Bears (9-6) by a score of 2-1, just before taking a 4-0 win over the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs (15-5).
Freshman Alana Tabel took the mound for the Lions in the first contest of the evening, tossing a seven-inning complete game for the win. Allowing 10 hits, Tabel collected five strikeouts and walked none in the effort. The win improved her record to 8-5 on the season.
Leading off in the top of the first inning, the Golden Bears' first hitter, Morgan Booth, singled to third base to give Kutztown their first hit and base runner of the game. One out later, Booth stole second base and soon advanced to third on a single from teammate Jackie Hetzler. A Saint Leo error on the next play then allowed Booth to score and put the Golden Bears ahead.
Although Kutztown scored early on, the Lions were not fazed as they went into the bottom of the first inning. Saint Leo's leadoff hitter, McKenzie Burns led off the inning with a single to centerfield. On the next play, an infield groundout, Burns safely reached second base, and when Sarah Steiner collected an infield single, Burns turned on her speed and took home to tie the game.
Neither team was able to score again until the bottom of the fourth inning, when the Lions tacked on another run to go ahead when the Golden Bears committed a costly error in the infield that allowed Steiner to score.
Despite Kutztown's 2nd place national finish last year and high national ranking earlier this year, the Lions collected five hits and one stolen base in the outing, walking once and striking out once.
Saint Leo's second game of the evening featured a more exciting contest, as the Lions defeated the University of Minnesota Duluth and snapped the Bulldogs' 14-game win-streak.
Although the Bulldogs had already collected 29 homeruns in the year, Saint Leo's senior pitcher Megan Still shut down the strong-hitting team. In Still's ninth win of the season, she tossed a seven-inning complete game shutout against the Bulldogs, allowing just five hits and striking out four in the effort.
Offensively, both teams were slow to warm up, as Saint Leo scored the first runs of the game in the top of the fifth inning. It was sophomore Angela Kafalas who led off the inning by blasting a triple to give the Lions a runner in scoring position. Sophomore Torrie Weindorf then followed suit with an RBI double that scored Kafalas and gave the Lions yet another base runner. After a sacrifice bunt from junior Kylee Hardesty moved Weindorf to third, an RBI single from freshman Tiffany Thompson allowed Weindorf to score and put the Lions up by two.
In the second game of the evening, the Lions collected nine hits and two stolen bases.
The Saint Leo Lions softball team will return to action on Friday, Mar. 22, when they head to Ft. Lauderdale to take on the Nova Southeastern Sharks in game one of the three-game Sunshine State Conference weekend series. First pitch of the game is slated for 6:00 p.m.
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man for me it was a close one between black and aset. but i went with black, i like those letters.
"E-BEEF" its whats for dinner!
sed for me aswell, very eye pleasing, and like Mafi said i would like to see it sprayed on a wall.
"Bomb the world, not with fear and ammunition but, with your lyrics, rhymes, voice, beats, and art. For us all, be creative" -Yours Truly
sed has a nice O, but the other letters seem generic to me, went with vinne paz, nice flow, reminds me of swiss cheese
hakr ftw
Hakr slaughtered you guise!
lol yea i hate d's unless there the first letter i can never get them popin off right^
Black-57, Lot of Character
Vinnie, Clean with fresh shadow
sederix because it looks like some shit i would love to see on a wall, but props to vinnie, ase and black. usually voting isnt this tough
i vote for VINNIE PAZ!!!!!!!
clean concise. very nicethrow. kind has a westcoast throw feel to it.
looks great. i like the D
then 2nd to ASETOTHEURN
traditional east coast throw...
honorable mention to
BLACK57. looks good but not really feeling it.
looks mad generic. letters are too bland.
hakr = poop.
NO offenses to anybody. justcalling it how i see it gentlemen
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Alot of good throwies in this one, was kind of hard to choose. But I decided to go with vinnie, the letters were good and flowed very nicely. Good stuff though sederix and asetotheurn, like them ones aswell.
vinnie wins
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i went with vinnie.. i love that solid west coast look
seds' looked more like a straight to me though
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The Prince of Powys was quite ready to swear this oath and he solemnly promised to observe the three conditions.
"The knife is the law to an Italian of the South," said Mr. Powys.
Anarawt leaving no issue, the princes of Powys have their own particular descent.
So he was none the better, he nor his household, in Powys, nor in the plains thereof.
The first named was prince of Powys, and was distinguished also as a soldier.
One of the cases quoted by Powys was distinguished, and Hale was quoted to support the argument for the Crown.
A Bill for that purpose was therefore introduced by Mr. Powys, and passed through Parliament concurrently with the other two.
Most of his sons were slain, and he himself with the remainder sought shelter in Powys in the hall of Cynddylan its prince.
Beneath its grass-grown aisles lies the dust of the chieftain of this line of Powys.
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I know that building new home in Palo Alto is about 200-350$ per sq feet but how much would cost if whole home is made from brick and concrete and not from "wood".
Town Square
wood vs concrete
Original post made by vladrad, Palo Verde, on Aug 14, 2012
I know that building new home in Palo Alto is about 200-350$ per sq feet but how much would cost if whole home is made from brick and concrete and not from "wood".
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a resident of Barron Park
on Aug 14, 2012 at 7:11 am
Can't say without knowing the details of the structure. Total square footage? One or two story? Lot location? The driving cost of reinforced masonry and concrete construction in this area is primarily labor. Building regulations here require designs that resist earthquakes, so the masonry and concrete require steel reinforcement to carry the load. Steel is expense, and the labor to install it even more so. Some areas have poor clay soils, and require a significant foundation to avoid failure when the clay heaves during wet winters and contracts during dry summers. Finally, reinforced masonry and concrete walls have terrible acoustic properties so you'll need your architect to design elements of your structure to mitigate noise.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 14, 2012 at 9:09 am
I have wondered a lot about this myself.
Traditionally most European homes are built with bricks and mortar (heard that phrase somewhere else) and north American are built with wood. The fact that there were a lot of trees here when Europeans came here may have started that trend from a historical perspective.
The fact is that most European homes wouldn't pass the strict earthquake codes here and American homes wouldn't pass the strict fire codes in Europe. When we have fires here the only thing left standing is the chimney, not the case in Europe. Their brick houses would probably fall like a house of cards in a moderate earthquake but don't suffer much structural damage in many housefires unless the flames are left unattended to burn for a long time.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Aug 14, 2012 at 6:45 pm
I am from Europe and just moved here. I never ever lived in house from wood before. I have never met person who lived in house from wood before. (we are in same climate zone as Palo Alto). So strange for me to have house from wood. :(
actually any house from wood in my ex country is maybe some temporary houses (on 1 year for example) or dog house.
I am thinking about demolish whole house and build normal house (with steal and concrete) even if that would take me long time to build. I just wonder what is problem with building single family home from concrete/brick/steal?
a resident of Barron Park
on Aug 14, 2012 at 7:05 pm
" I just wonder what is problem with building single family home from concrete/brick/steal?"
a resident of Palo Verde
on Aug 14, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Trust me I was at home with so many earthquakes and there was 0 issue with earthquake. Now I really think house from concrete/brick/steal is much safer then wood in case of earthquake.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Aug 14, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Check this image. All wood homes was down After the 1906 Earthquake and concrete building was ok.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 14, 2012 at 10:10 pm
You say you want to build a "normal" house of bricks and concrete. Unfortunately that is not what is considered normal here. I wonder if you have looked into the permit process for getting something that would appear normal in your home country built here. Whether you manage to get an architect or planning permits along the lines you imagine is something that you must consider before you go any further. I suggest you talk to someone at the City planning office with your ideas before you go any further and start spending money.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 14, 2012 at 10:26 pm
The reason houses in Europe are built with brick and mortar is that by the 18th Century wood (ie trees) were no longer available in the quantities needed for building homes, therefore, other materials had to be found to build houses.
Houses are built with wood in North America because wood is still available (ie trees). Also wood is much more flexible in earthquake country. Having visited Christchurch recently brick and motar simply crumbled and collapsed in the earthquake; wood frame buildings are mostly still standing. I'd build a wood frame house in earthquake prone Northern California.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Aug 14, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Of course I will talk with someone in City planning. Just wanted to know before that is there any particular reason for people not building houses from concrete/brick/steal. Only it will take time until I save some money for that adventure. :)
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So it's been about six months since TransWorld's And Now was released upon the world and some very fresh faces showed their skills on a globetrotting canvas. The video was no doubt heavily-felt as three of the six stars promptly went pro after it's premiere. So in what will be a series of interviews accompanied by galleries of many unseen photos from their voyages, here's a short interview with the last-part-prince of And Now, Sean Malto.
What's happening?
What's up, (background noise) sorry I was in the middle of something.
Is that [Rob] Brink piping up back there?
Yeah. (Interview con't below gallery)
Ask Brink what he thought of And Now, specifically your part.
(To Rob Brink) What'd you think of And Now, specifically my part?
Brink: Who is that?
Oh, is this an official question? I thought And Now was excellent, and your part was my favorite.
And my part was the worst.
That's not what he said. Alright, looking back, what do you think of when you watch the video?
Seems like it was over way too fast. I wanted to keep going for a long time because all those trips were so fun, and all those dudes were cool to skate with.
Do you still keep in contact with those dudes?
Not so much. Everybody has their own skate trips and is doing their own thing. I see them at contests or wherever and I say what's up.
How important was that video in your turning pro?
Yeah, I don't know why they turned me pro [laughs].
Having the last part in a TransWorld video might have helped a little bit.
Yeah, I think it helped. I guess, I'm pro now [laughs]. It did something.
Does it feel different to be a pro?
No, not really. I've just been skating with my friends and going on skate trips. It's just weird to see your name on products.
What's the next big project?
Just the Chocolate video and there's some talks of an etnies video. Just waiting on Ty to finish that Final Flare, and then—yeah.
Thanks Sean, where you flying out to today?
I'm in California and I'm going back to Kansas City.
Say what up to Aaron Smith.
I'm actually staying with him.


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Will unshackled politicians deliver peace in Palestine?
"An unshackled US president along with Palestinian leaders yearning for peace can be a perfect formula for progress in this century-old conflict. No case can enable the reelected president to etch his legacy and be remembered in history more than the Palestinian case."
Argo: From Hollywoodism to Iranophobia
"Strange as it might be, the film ingeniously seeks to sound balanced by inserting a voice-over at the beginning of the film describing how the popular government of Mossadegh was overthrown through a coup engineered by the CIA and how Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (who is erroneously referred to as Reza Pahlavi) tyrannized over people. However, the mere mention of a CIA-engineered coup is not enough to make the film sound balanced. In fact, Argo is a far cry from a balanced narration. Everything is narrated one-sidedly. Everything is depicted in black and white."
We are a Nation in Crisis
"With polls showing not only that the national race will be close, but that as many as five states may be so close as to require recounts, I worry that there will be an even deeper crisis at the end of the election—whatever the outcome. Instead of coming together, we will be pulled further apart. I worry, as well, that the next four years will witness even more rancor than the last four."
Genocide of the Rohingyas of Myanmar
"Unfortunately, the attitude of the powerful nations towards the Rohingya problem is a reminiscent of the Nazi era; they refuse to see and hear the obvious truth. It is simply immoral and inexcusable. They are buying and parroting the Myanmar regime's argument, that the conflict is basically two-sided with two large racial groups attacking each other. This is a false equivalence. When all the townships that are burning, and refugees, are from one side – the Rohingya, and when renowned activists, Buddhist monks, and local Rakhine politicians and students are using language reminiscent of the Nazi propaganda, something truly catastrophic is underway seeking "final solution" of the Rohingya problem. Nothing can hide this ugly truth!"
Das System
"The subtext of the agreement is that the two parties will soon become one, that Lieberman will succeed Netanyahu as the leader of the entire right-wing, and that we may see him in a few weeks time as the almighty Minister of Defense, with his finger on the conventional and nuclear triggers, and, even more frightening, as the sole governor of the Palestinian occupied territories."
Vote The Greater Good, Not The Lesser Evil
"This election can be a turning point but only if we reject the lesser evil choice and vote for what we want, need and deserve: A future of real hope based on a political voice that will ultimately represent far more of the 99% along with those in the lower 1% who reject their masters and join with their fellow citizens."
Iran vs. the Empire: Fighting dollarization
"The possibility looms that the US will undertake yet another criminal invasion of a Muslim country, recapitulating its war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq. The real analogy for Iran is wartime. During war, all countries ration scarce goods, and people unite and accept sacrifice in the face of the enemy. This is the only solution for Iran today unless it agrees to join the US-dollar denominated empire as a junior member."
Communicating properly
"What is even more worrisome is the apparent lack of proper decision-making mechanisms that should include a wide range of government, private and non-governmental partners, especially when it comes to issues of general public interest, and the lack of interest or understanding that decisions need to be discussed in the public arena before during and after they are made."
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Nikki Reed's Radiant "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" Premiere Night
Enjoying a very bittersweet moment in her career, Nikki Reed attended the Los Angeles premiere for "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" this evening (November 12).
Glamming up the Nokia Theatre red carpet, the 24-year-old actress wowed in an elegant ensemble as she made her way down the press line and greeted fans before heading in for the main event.
Clearly having mixed emotions on this monumental day in her life, Nikki tweeted, "Woke up today kinda sad. Can't believe we've finally reached the end. Twi-fans, thank you for this experience you have given me. I owe the last five years of my life to you guys, and I am so grateful for all of it. Although it is done, the memories I have will live on forever."
Before finally making it to the end of the road in her promotional duties, Miss Reed made trips all over the world to talk about the franchise's finale, including stops in London, Ireland, and New York City
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SACRAMENTO - The Lakers want to bring back Showtime but that process, at least for one game, appeared to look like a slow crawl.
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni motioned with his hands for his players to run up the court. They mostly walked. He encouraged his players to take open outside shots. They mostly missed. D'Antoni has envisioned Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol maintaining their inside dominance by running pick-and-roll sequences. They went silent.
Tally up the results, and the Lakers' 113-97 loss Wednesday to the Sacramento Kings here at Sleep Train Arena hardly mirrors D'Antoni's expectation that his team would score at least 110 points per game.
He had seen enough once the Lakers trailed 69-58 with 2:51 left in the third quarter. So much so that before he addressed his team after calling a timeout, D'Antoni motioned to his brother, Dan, a newly hired assistant.
"This is awful," D'Antoni said to Dan.
Hardly anyone disagreed.
Oh, there was Kobe Bryant going off for 38 points on 11-of-20 shooting. He scored eight quick second-quarter points to help mask the bench's struggles. Bryant's mobility and aggressiveness put cold water on any concerns regarding his revelation Wednesday on Facebook that his strained right foot and ankle is "still throbbing."
Bryant kept an otherwise ugly game at least close in the scoring column.
"Right now he's playing the best I've ever seen him play or as good as he's ever played," D'Antoni said of Bryant, who entered the game leading the NBA in scoring (26.3 points per game). "It better not change."
Other things need to change, though.
Outside of Bryant, the Lakers featured plenty of inefficiencies. Howard scored only seven points on 2-for-4 shooting from the field, including an alley-oop lob from Gasol and a dump-off pass from Metta World Peace. Gasol found plenty of open mid-range jumpers but posted only eight points on a 3-for-10 clip. The Lakers' 20 turnovers led to the Kings scoring 25 points off those gaffes.
Lakers reserve guard Jodie Meeks surprisingly kept the Lakers late in the game by scoring 15 points off a 3-for-6 mark from 3-point range. But that wasn't enough to for the Lakers to (6-6) overcome their other problems. Against the Kings (3-8), no less, a team that entered the game ranked 24th out of 30 NBA teams in total defense (allowing 100 points per game) and 26th in total offense (averaging 91.2 points per game).
Meanwhile, Sacramento boasted all kinds of scoring threats. They included the team's starting lineup in Tyreke Evans (16 points), Aaron Brooks (11 points), John Salmons (13 points) and Jason Thompson (13 points). They included the reserves in Marcus Thornton (23 points) and Chuck Hayes (10 points).
All of these issues contributed to the Lakers' frustrations.
D'Antoni looked spry enough from recent knee replacement surgery to bark at the officials for non-calls and players for not playing fast enough. Howard appeared frustrated when he accidentally swung his arm at Jason Thompson fighting for a rebound as the Lakers trailed 99-92 with 2:30 left in the fourth quarter.
Howard also occasionally winced when Bryant shot the ball. Gasol seemed fed up with his faulty shots and the team's slow defensive rotations. Darius Morris appeared eager albeit overwhelmed with the heavy task as starting point guard during the prolonged absences of Steve Nash (fractured left leg) and Steve Blake (lower abdominal strain).
Once it all ended, the Lakers simply trudged off the court.
They tried to look like the Showtime Lakers. Instead, they continuously gasped for air. At least for one game, it appeared nothing more than a tiring effort.


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Alternatively, placing drops in a small amount of water and letting sit for 20 minutes will prevent a reaction. Why are HomeoPet remedies safe?HomeoPet remedies are safe because all of the ingredients are at 6c&30c potency. This measures how dilute an ingredient is. 1c means that this particular substance has been diluted at a ratio of 1 to 100. 2c means that his particular substance has been diluted at a ratio of 1 to 10,000. 3c means that this particular substance has been diluted at a ratio of 1 to 1,000,000. Each successive c adds 2 zeros to the end number, making it safer with every c. Can I use more than one remedy on my pet at a time?Yes, if you are using 2 remedies for the same reason, they may be dosed together. If the remedies are for different ailments, space them 20 minutes apart. Are there any side effects with HomeoPet remedies?There are no known side effects to date. However, if a pet is susceptible to homeopathy, an improvement may be seen in as little as one dose, and if the remedy is continued at full dosing schedule, an aggravation of symptoms may occur. Ceasing to use remedy will alleviate symptoms. Some pets, especially cats, may salivate excessively, or in very rare cases, throw up. Putting drops on food/treat and letting sit for 20 minutes will prevent such a reaction. Can HomeoPet remedies be used long term?Yes, there are no negative issues related to using HomeoPet remedies long term. However, if there are no symptoms present, you do not need to continue with a remedy. Some ailments such as joint stress, incontinence or skin & seborrhea require a maintenance dose indefinitely. How do I open the bottle?HomeoPet remedies have a safety seal which is the round lip at the bottom of the cap. If the cap does not twist off easily, try pushing down on the safety seal to separate it from the cap. This will allow the cap to twist off easily. How are the remedies dosed?Each remedy comes with detailed dosing instructions inside the box. Please read all instructions before dosing pets. Will HomeoPet remedies test on my show dog?No, there is nothing in any of the HomeoPet remedies that will show up positive in tests. About Homeo PetHomeoPet is based in Westhampton Beach, New York, where it continues to develop new solutions to address the needs of patients both old and new, whilst working to continuously improve the effectiveness of its current range. As part of its philosophy of commitment to improving and enhancing patient care, clinical trials are currently underway in the United Kingdom and Australia, with HomeoPet leading the field in this area of research. HomeoPet's goal for the future is to continue to be a world leader in providing safe, natural and effective treatments in the field of animal care. Now the # 1 veterinary recommended natural therapy, HomeoPet was founded by Daniel H. Farrington to market products formulated by his brother Dr. Thomas J. Farrington. In 1994 HomeoPet filed labels with claims with the FDA CVM, responding to warning letters and requests for additional information HomeoPet produced additional data and materials over 5 years. In 1999 HomeoPet received marketing approval with labeled claims from the FDA – CVM. Anxiety was the first product released, entering the market in 1998. It was the first commercially available product to provide a solution to the problem of anxiety in pets. He continues to improve and expand the HomeoPet range in response to patient needs. To establish clinical efficacy Daniel joined with his brother the eminent veterinarian Dr. Thomas Farrington M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S., LF Vet Homm, an honors veterinarian with an advanced degree in Veterinary Homeopathy, a degree that is recognized by the Royal College of Veterinarian Surgeons. Utilizing advances in science to analyze results from veterinary clinics and university research programs on three continents, the Farrington brothers developed a new technology, AHPT or Advance Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Technology. A.H.P. Technology addresses the most common conditions seen today as a result of social, economic and environmental changes in the world we live in. Homeopathy is a natural medicine therapy that has been used for hundreds of years. Utilizing advances in science research began in the 1970's, highly skilled scientists working with a research laboratory identified the purest raw materials; ingredients free of all chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers. The high standards of a dedicated, FDA inspected, manufacturing facility ensures that the finished products are manufactured to standards meeting or exceeding GMP's - Good Manufacturing Practice standards. HomeoPet LLC is the global leader in researching, developing, licensing and producing AHPT's -Advanced Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Technology-. HomeoPet LLC is the only homeopathic company to have the credentials in original product quality control, in technology development; in funded university based research programs and substantiated levels of product efficacy to meet the growing demand from veterinary clinics and consumers for quality pet health care products with their unsurpassed levels of safety. Many conditions while not life threatening cause suffering in animals, previous ways of treating were with expensive and often harmful drugs that had significant unwanted side effects. HomeoPet treatments are targeted to provide support to the animals own natural healing system and bring relief without the unwanted side effects. HomeoPet products provide safe, gentle and effective relief to suffering animals.


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In a surprise move earlier this week, the New York Giants released starting running back Ahmad Bradshaw.
The move sent shockwaves through the an organization that followed up a Super Bowl XLVI win with a disappointing 2012 campaign that saw them fall short of postseason contention.
With Bradshaw available to the highest bidder, the shift tailback should draw interest from several teams looking to improve their running game. The Jets are one of the teams that could pursue Bradshaw as the team's commitment to the ground and pound style of football fits right in with the skill set of the former Big Blue star. A tandem of Bradshaw and either Bilal Powell or Shonn Greene would give the Jets a similar look to their AFC Championship days where Thomas Jones in 2009 and LaDanian Tomlinson in 2010 brought the Jets to the top of the league in total rushing and provided the perfect compliment to Mark Sanchez and the passing game.
The Giants decision to release Bradshaw stems from two motives. First, Big Blue is looking to clear cap space for the upcoming signings of wide receivers Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz.
Bradshaw is also coming off a foot surgery at 26 years of age. With newcomers Andre Brown and David Wilson having good years, Bradshaw becomes a back with a history of injuries and becomes a risk that Big Blue is not willing to take moving forward.
"Bradshaw was drafted 250th in a class of 255 and to excel and to perform the way that he has, and to accomplish what he has, is a great tribute to him," coach Tom Coughlin said. "Regardless of the circumstances, he's going to give you everything he's got."
Despite only playing 12 games last year, Bradshaw still finished with over 1,000 yards on the ground. His experience as a playoff performer can only help the Jets find their way back to the success that they had grown accustomed to in Rex Ryan's first two years at the helm. The decision also makes a lot of sense logistically for Bradshaw. Signing with Gang Green, he would not have to uproot himself from the Tri-State area. His only change would be donning the Green and White and performing at the level that brought the Giants two championships in the last six years.


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Statement by Ambassador Berger on G20-briefing by the French Minister for Agriculture Le Maire in the General Assembly
· Thanks to the President of the GA, Joseph Deiss, and France for the briefing and the opportunity to exchange views on the G20 process
· Germanyaligns itself with the EU statement. We appreciate especially the priority given by Francepromoting outreach and cooperation of the G20 towards non-members and international organizations. We fully support the close cooperation of the G20 and the UN system in the implementation of the global development agenda.
· Germanywelcomes the fact that Francehas put the topic of excessive price volatility on the agenda. In the sense of extreme peaks or lows, the behaviour of market participants and their effect on the price development are an important and particularly sensitive topic for the agricultural commodity markets.
· The financial crisis showed the risks that insufficiently regulated key markets are exposed to. The objective of all efforts must be to strengthen and ensure the efficiency of financial markets so that they can perform their risk protection function. At the same time excessive price volatility, including volatility caused by financial transactions that do not serve to provide economic protection, must be avoided. More transparency and measures to limit extreme price fluctuations are important starting points in this context. The market for financial derivatives of agricultural commodities is particularly in need of adequate supervision and measures to promote transparent price formation.
· At the same time we have to limit the consequences of increased price volatility for the Least Developed Countries. However, the current food price increase is not only a result of short-term price fluctuations; it is to a large extent also the result of growing demand and a shortage of food in combination with climatic changes. Consequently we must intensify our efforts to promote rural development while at the same time buffering excessive fluctuations at international and national level. The G20 Working Group for Development is working on this issue. Its work should be incorporated into further considerations.


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ANCIENT WONDERS: The first columnists to compile Seven Wonders lists were the historian Herodotus, around 430 years before Christ, and his junior colleague Callimachus of Cyrene, who blundered into the list-making business a couple hundred years later.
Obviously, with the benefit of centuries of progress and increasingly wondrous wonders, our list, which we've assembled with the suggestions of our 21st-century readers, is better than the ancient guys' Top Seven which, because of the dearth of wonders in those days, is peppered with such wobbly constructions as the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
You can track progress through subsequent lists as new wonders came along: The Great Wall of China, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Taj Mahal, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge.
When we asked readers for nominations for a modern Seven Wonders of Long Beach, we received more than 50 different nominations, and after tallying the vote, we have come up with the Seven Modern Wonders of Long Beach, which we'll divulge on Wednesday.
Several readers contributed - unsolicited, but we like a reader who goes the extra mile - suggestions for wonders that have ceased to exist, enabling us to present The Seven Wonders of Ancient Long Beach.
1. The Pike: Long Beach was once, more than anything else, a tourist town, and the Pike, which began rather simply in 1902, was the town's main attraction, especially through the 1930s on into the 1950s. Stretching along downtown's waterfront, it included spectacular rollercoasters and other rides, several theaters, penny arcades, bathhouses, a saltwater plunge, restaurants and other diversions. It was demolished in 1979.
2. The Municipal Auditorium: Built in 1932, the Muni played host to hundreds of major conventions, symphony performances, rock concerts and beauty pageants. It was razed in 1975 to make room for the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.
3. The Rainbow Pier: A breakwater was needed to protect the older (pre-1932) Municipal Auditorium. In a time when designers and planners used their heads, the Rainbow Pier was built for that purpose, but they also through a road on top of the long, arcing pier that ran from Pine Avenue to Linden Avenue, which made for the best of Sunday drives and strolls. The lagoon inside the pier was slowly filled in beginning in the 1940s.
4. The Cyclone Racer: The Pike had a number of cool coasters, including the original Pike thrill ride, Bisby's Spiral Airship, and the 1915-1930 Jackrabbit Racer. But the Cyclone Racer, built in 1930 to replace the Jackrabbit, was the most thrilling of them all. It ran until it was torn down in 1968.
5. Balboa Studios: Long Beach was Hollywood before Hollywood ever thought about being Hollywood. In the early days of the 20th century, Balboa, which sprawled over 11 acres from its main buildings at Alamitos Avenue and Sixth Street, with additional land in Signal Hill for Westerns, produced hundreds of silent films, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, including Fatty Arbuckle and Harold Lloyd. A fatal combination of a variety of factors, not the least of which were World War I, the influenza epidemic and the discovery of oil in 1921 on Signal Hill, combined to ruin Balboa, which was closed in 1923 and demolished in 1925.
6. Minnie the Whale: Minnie was Long Beach's first tourist draw. She was dragged in out of the surf in May 1897. She drew huge crowds for several days, the number dwindling a bit as decomposition began lessening the attraction. Her bones were bleached and dried and the skeleton was put on display at Pacific (later Lincoln) Park. Minnie more or less toured the town. When the skeleton had to be moved to make way for a new library, she moved to a display in the Sun Parlor on the Pine Avenue Pier in 1920. When that pier was damaged in a storm in 1934, Minnie moved near calmer waters to the Colorado Lagoon, where she stayed until people's amusement needs grew too sophisticated. The bones were moved into storage at the airport and, later (and somewhat sinisterly) buried in a field, where they were discovered by a couple of kids in the 1960s. Today, the bones are at Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History's marine research center in Vernon.
7. The Pontoon Bridge: Before the Gerald Desmond Bridge was built in 1968, people crossed the Cerritos Channel in the Port of Long Beach on a retractable pontoon bridge, which was built by the Navy in 1944 to allow (relatively) quick access between Terminal Island from Long Beach. Nostalgia has softened the road rage that once attended the sometimes long waits in traffic as motorists had to wait for sluggish craft to pass before the bridge was reopened.
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Reckless Manhattan Driver Gets Busted [VIRAL VIDEO]
Uh oh! When a New York City driver, who identifies himself as AfroDuck, uploaded a video to Youtube of his record breaking 24 minute loop around Manhattan, he did not expect to end up in handcuffs! Cops have been on the look out and have finally identified the man who strategically placed a camera on his dashboard while speeding around New York city last week. While this breaks the 2010 record of 26 minutes, there will no celebrating for this guy! We're just wondering what this dare devil was thinking when had to break tons of laws while dangerously weaving in and out of traffic?! Hey this may be extremely illegal, but it sure is a fun video to watch.


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Group B streptococcus - pregnancyGBS - pregnancy
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that some women carry in their intestines and vagina. It is not passed through sexual contact.
Most of the time, GBS is harmless. However, GBS can be passed to a newborn during birth:
Most babies who come in contact with GBS during birth will not become sick. But the few babies who do become ill can have severe problems.
GBS Infection in Newborn Babies
After your baby is born, GBS can lead to infections in:
- The blood (sepsis)
- The lungs (pneumonia)
- The brain (meningitis)
Most babies who get GBS will start having problems during their first week of life. Some babies will not get sick until later. Symptoms can take as long as 3 months to appear.
The infections caused by GBS are serious and can be fatal.Yet prompt treatment can lead to complete recovery.
Preventing GBS Infections in Babies
Women who carry GBS often don't know it. You are more likely to pass the GBS bacteria to your baby if:
- You go into labor before week 37.
- Your water breaks before week 37.
- It has been 18 or more hours since your water broke, but you haven't had your baby yet.
- You have a fever of 100.4°F or more during labor.
- You have had a baby with GBS during another pregnancy.
- You have had urinary tract infections that were caused by GBS.
When you are 35 - 37 weeks pregnant, your doctor may do a test for GBS. The doctor will take a culture by swabbing the outer part of your vagina and rectum. The swab will be tested for GBS. Results are often ready in a few days.
Some doctors do not test for GBS. Instead they will treat any woman who is at risk for having their baby be affected by GBS.
Treating and Preventing GBS Infections in Pregnant Women
There is no vaccine to protect women and babies from GBS.
If a test shows that you carry GBS, your doctor will give you antibiotics through an IV during your labor. Even if you are not tested for GBS but have risk factors, your doctor will give you the same treatment.
There is no way to avoid getting GBS.
- The bacteria are widespread. People who carry GBS often have no symptoms. GBS can come and go.
- Testing positive for GBS does not mean you will have it forever. But you will still be considered a carrier for the rest of your life.
Note: Strep throat is caused by a different bacterium. If you have had strep throat, or got it while you were pregnant, it does not mean that you have GBS.
Review Date: 5/31/2012
Reviewed By: Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Bellevue, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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LISTEN: Tom Staar releases 'Faces' ft. Chrom3
Just released on Wolfgang Gartner's Kindergarten records, Tom Staar brings forth his new track featuring Chrom3, "Faces."
Staar's latest release showcases an addicting vocal followed by hypnotizing synths, before errupting with some electro into a pounding beat. The song has been a highlight in not only Tom's sets but Wolfgang Gartner's as well.
[Listen to Tom Staar every Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on Evolution]
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Monkey KenKen® Puzzle
Did you know KenKen® means "wisdom squared" in Japanese? Help your second grader on his way to wisdom by printing out this puzzle! He'll use addition to decide where each number belongs. He'll also be working on his problem solving skills as he carefully considers every possibility. Here's how to play:
Using the digits 1-5 in this 5x5 puzzle, fill the small squares with digits so as not to repeat a digit in any row or column, and so that the digits within each heavily outlined area will equal that area's corner number when combined using the indicated operation. For more information visit www.kenken.com.
"KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC, ©2009, KenKen Puzzle LLC". All rights reserved.


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Belfort Furniture offers White Glove in-home delivery and set-up by professionally trained personnel who will unwrap, place, and assemble your furniture in the appropriate room. Delivery is available Tuesday - Saturday. Once your delivery date is scheduled, you will receive a three hour delivery timeframe the day prior to your delivery.
Furniture may be picked up at our warehouse Monday-Saturday from 10AM to 6PM or Sunday from Noon to 5PM. Furniture that is picked-up may require assembly.
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This truly eclectic seven piece table and chair set will provide sophistication and exquisite style to your dining room. The centerpiece of this set, the table, is extremely unique with a natural concrete table top sitting on a set of elegantly turned wood legs in a toasted pecan finish. The host chairs are crafted from hardwood solids and woven seagrass for a truly unique appearance, while the side chairs boast an oval shape back and upholstered seats and backs, making for an extremely comfortable dining experience.
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This whole home collection, ranging from traditional to contemporary style elements, is sure to have a beautiful piece for any home. Features vary from elegantly turned legs, metal pedestal table bases, woven seagrass, and concrete table tops, making for an eclectic collection indeed. All of these features are grounded by hardwood solids and ash veneers in a vibrant toasted pecan finish. This is a collection that draws the perfect line between casual and sophisticated style, one that will satisfy all wants and needs.
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Energy Minister Andrew Younger says Nova Scotians don't feel they know enough about hydraulic fracking and as a result, legislation will be introduced this fall to prohibit the use of hydraulic fracturing in shale oil and gas projects.
In a hastily-called press conference in Halifax this afternoon, Younger said public opinion just isn't informed enough yet about the issue and for that reason, his government wants to hold off before allowing it to go ahead.
"Nova Scotians have clearly indicated they are not yet ready for the use of hydraulic fracturing in the development of shale reserves," said Younger.
"Residents in communities across Nova Scotia will have the time to consider new research and information as it comes available without an artificial deadline. At the same time, new extraction technologies are being developed which will likely minimize or eliminate many risks and concerns."
The practice of fracking includes the use of large amounts of water, sand and chemicals under pressure in a drilled well to dislodge oil and natural gas deposits, making the natural resource more accessible to oil companies.
Nova Scotia imposed a two-year moratorium on fracking in 2012 as public concern grew over the potential for high-volume fracking to contaminate groundwater and foul the air - concerns the industry says are unfounded.
Younger said his government decided to go the legislation route rather than with another moratorium so no one feels they're being pressured to agree to something that they don't feel they know enough about.
"There's a lot of information to suggest that Nova Scotians just aren't ready for it," said Younger, adding that while he doesn't base his decisions on polls, he does want the public to be better informed on the issue. He also said there remains potiential for safe, further large-scale resource development in the province.
"Nova Scotia is an energy leader," he said. "Our decision will not change this. Our government is actively working with the offshore industry to ensure the responsible and sustainable development of those resources in a way that ensures the primary benefit is to Nova Scotians. "
A report, commissioned a year ago by the province and led by Cape Breton University president David Wheeler, said more study was needed to determine its health, environmental, economic and community impacts when it was released last month.


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, in the valley of the River Avon. It is rich in prehistoric remains, including Stonehenge, 1.5 miles (2.5 km) west, the greatest surviving megalithic structure in the British Isles. At Amesbury (Ambresbyrig, or Ambresbery) a Witan, or Witenagemot, the Anglo-Saxon kings' council of wise men, was held in 932. Now a small market town, Amesbury also caters to the needs of tourists visiting Stonehenge and serves such neighbouring army camps as Larkhill. Pop. (2001) 8,907.


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12 Pictures That Will Restore Your Faith In Joffrey
People really hate King Joffrey! And with good reason! But like most things in life, not everything is purely black and white. Though not often depicted on 'Game of Thrones,' King Joffrey had a good side to him – a sensitive side -- that not many people know about. Let's take a look back at 12 moments that will restore your faith in Joffrey.


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Evolution Hoax
Polar bears live in very hard conditions on a region where snow storms can reach 120-140 kmh speeds and are covered with snow and ice 12 months of the year. Allah, the Compassionate, created them in such a manner that they can endure these hard conditions.
Almighty Allah is the One Who created all the living beings from nothing and called them into being with awe inspiring details in all of them. This is Allah's art of detail. Allah with His infinite wisdom created systems which humans could not comprehend and could not yet discover their details. He also created further beauties within all of these details which shows His sovereignty and might.
Polar bears, living on the polar region with their weight reaching 800 kg and heights of 2.5 meters, are the evidences of Allah's art of detail. Our Almighty Lord states His flawless power of creation and art in one of the verses of the Qur'an as thus:
"He is Allah – the Creator, the Maker, the Giver of Form. To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Everything in the heavens and earth glorifies Him. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise." (Surat al-Hashr, 24)
The details on their skin and hairs
Polar bears have white and thick fur which protects them from the cold since they are living on an area covered with ice. The hairs of its seemingly white colored special fur, which has a 5 cm thickness, are transparent in reality. Each of these hairs, which have fiberoptic properties to prevent heat loss, is like an empty and transparent tube. These tubes transmit the heat from the solar rays to the dark colored hairs and directly onto the skin of the bear and eases the warming of the bear. Also, the 10 cm layer of fat below the skin of the polar bear provides heat insulation. In this way, its fur and skin insulate the bear completely from the cold environment outside. This fur is also suitable for swimming. In the water, these hairs on the fur come together and stick to each other as if the polar bear is wearing a waterproof and soft wet suit.
In this fashion, they can go 2000 km away with a speed of 10-11 km per hour by swimming. Because of the details Almighty Allah created on this creatures skin and hair, polar bears can preserve their 37 degree body temperature for a long time in or outside of the water. There are even times when these creatures bodies are overheated. Due to this reason, most of the time, polar bears rub their bodies on ice to decrease their overheated body temperature.
Another detail which was created for preserving their body temperature
Almighty Allah created polar bears with small ears and small tails. Since their ears and tails are small, their probability to lose heat from the veins on these organs become minimized.
Details which allow polar bears to run fast on ice and swim in icy water
Polar bears are created with all of their equipment to live in a cold environment covered with ice. They posses wide, straight and hairy claws. They grasp the ice surface easily with a vacuum effect thanks to the cavities between the fingers on their feet. They can run very fast on ice surfaces with the nonslip soles of their feet. The weblike structure between their fingers also allows them to swim easily in water and to travel far distances conveniently.
Winter Sleep: A detail which decreases energy usage
One of the means that polar bears use to decrease their energy spending is through Winter Sleep. Especially the expectant mother, she is able to decrease the speed of her metabolism in order not to spend any energy and to be able to allow her babies to eat better. She transforms the fat in her metabolism to protein for 7 months and this allows the babies to eat better. During this 7 month period, she never eats herself. She can decrease her heart rate to 8 bpm from 70 bpm thus slowing her metabolism. In this period, she never eats and is able to satisfy her natural needs. In this way, she doesn't spend too much energy during the period in which she will give birth to her babies.
The details of the lairs which prevent the babies from being cold
Female polar bears living in the cold environment of Antartica build lairs under the heaps of snow if they are pregnant or giving birth. They otherwise don't live in a lair. These lairs generally have more then one room and polar bears prepare these rooms professionally on higher levels than the entrance of the lair. In this way, the exiting of warm air from the rooms are prevented. Mother bears build the roof of their lair with a thickness starting from 75 cm to 2 meters. The thickness of the roof acts as a good insulator and keeps the available heat in the lair. The heat in the lair becomes fixed in this way. Researcher Paul Watts, from the Oslo University Norway, put an instrument to the roof of one of these lairs and came across an interesting situation. During this long study, the weather outside decreased to -30 degrees but the heat inside the lair never decreased under 2 or 3 degrees. This miraculous lair emerges without a doubt by the result of inspiration that our Almighty Allah gives to polar bears like He does to all the other animals.
The details in their Eyesight and Smell
In the eyes of the polar bears is a membranous eyelid filter. By means of this filter, they posses a kind of sunglasses from birth and this structure in their eyes protects them from snow blindness. Polar bear must cover long distances for hunting on a vast ice desert. At this time, the polar bear has a sense it can trust. The sense of smell. The nose on the polar bear is rather sensitive. They feed mostly on seals. Seals lives under ice and snow layers but this does not create a problem for the polar bear to find them. Because the smelling sense of polar bears are so sharp, they can sense the smell of a seal easily under 1.5 meters of snow layer or 30 km away. Without a doubt, Almighty Allah created the polar bear in line with its needs with the most perfect design like all other living things.
All the features explained above have great importance for the polar bear to continue its life. Very detailed and flawless structures of the beings on earth reveals the truth clearly that these things cannot occur randomly. Even humans do not have the power to do all these things. Our Almighty Allah is the One Who creates everything flawlessly. In the polar bears system of insulation from the cold and its manner of feeding and manner of using its senses, this truth is clearly obvious. The One Who puts this creature amongst the ice and the One Who creates this creature with the safeguarding equipment according to these circumstances is indeed Almighty Allah. This situation reminds human beings continuously of the greatness of Allah and the power which predestinates situations and behaviors of all beings. This truth is stated in the Qur'an as thus:
And He has made everything in the heavens and everything on the earth subservient to you. It is all from Him. There are certainly signs in that for people who reflect. (Surat al-Jathiyya, 13)
Polar bears are only another one of the limitless evidences of creation of Almighty Allah. Almighty Allah equips all living things with superior properties, most suitable to their living environment, with the ability to continue their life, to breed and the ability to sustain their livelihood. Allah, Who is the Owner of infinite mercy and infinite compassion, graced His mercy and benefaction to all living beings. The properties of living beings are stated for the believers in the Qur'an as thus:
In the heavens and earth there are certainly signs for the believers. And in your creation and all the creatures He has spread about there are signs for people with certainty. (Surat al-Jathiyya, 3-4)