text:
Wild Style
dir. Ahearn
Opens Fri Oct 24
Clinton St. Theater
Wild Style is the greatest hiphop movie ever made, and the original filmic document of hiphop culture. Filmed in the Bronx with many of hiphop's creators--Lee Quinones, the Fantastic Five, the Cold Crush, Lisa Lee--this year, it celebrates its 20th anniversary. I called director Charlie Ahearn in New York to find out what he thought about it all.
How are you doing?
Good. Fab Five Freddy is about to come over for lunch.
You still hang out?
We've been on the phone all morning because he wrote a forward for an exhibition of my [early hiphop] photographs in Tokyo.
It's amazing, your photos and Wild Style take you everywhere.
I have to be humble and thankful. For the past year, I've been traveling for shows, which are connected to the Yes Yes Y'all book [the Oral History of Hip-Hop's First Decade, which Ahearn co-wrote]. Whenever possible I try to bring along someone like Grandmaster Caz or the Chief Rocker Busy Bee. This week, I'm traveling to London with Grand Wizard Theodore and Busy Bee.
Have you seen an upswing in Wild Style's popularity since its video/DVD release last year?
It's been building--I would say the nadir was sometime around 1990. [The film] fell into a complete dark ages during the late '80s, and there was a gradual revival of interest in the '90s. People would hear about it word-of-mouth, because there was no way to buy it. There was this legend of a movie, but not everyone had seen it. Gradually over the years, I've been trying to get it back out in proper form, in high quality.
It has become this cornerstone of hiphop's origins.
It can only do so much 'cause it's just a movie, but it embodies a certain spirit. There are certainly other movies that have more b-boying, but Wild Style is true to its origins. People know by now that when they see people in the movie, they aren't actors playing roles. No matter how bad the movie gets.
I didn't have the perspective when I was making the film that we were gonna have this deep historic overview. If anything, I think Fred [Braithwaite, aka Fab Five Freddy] and I were looking to create a statement of where hiphop was going, rather than a historical review. It was important for me to use people in the film who I thought were significant to the original cultureÉ everyone was a major contributor, but we meant to create an image of what hiphop could be.
Were you pissed after Beat Street came out with a storyline similar to Wild Style?
No, I wasn't mad. At the time, Wild Style was wildly successful for what it was. It toured all the major cities; it was a tiny indie film made for a few hundred thousand dollars. Both movies are pretty corny, but Wild Style's a lot less corny.
I love the story of how, in the movie, the hold-up guys used their own sawed-off shotgun because they didn't think your gun prop looked real enough.
There stories are endless. You have to remember the film was a total disaster as a production; things would go so wrong while we were shooting. When we shot the scene in the subway yards, I had to book them six months in advance. I put a quarter of my budget toward paying the MTA to shoot there, and the night we were supposed to shoot there, it was pouring rain. The second thing was that Lee Quinones never showed up that night, to the biggest scene in the movie. I was faced with a big disaster. So we shot our way through it. I put the doo-rag on Dondi, who was a graf artist--he was, if anything, the number two subway-style master of that era, next to Lee. And we always shot away from the lights, 'cause that way, you don't see the rain. A lot of the small stuff, like the chase scene and the dialogue scene, I had to shoot later. That helped me develop as a filmmaker, and I think the film improved because of that. Because it's not a documentary--except for the scene where they're looking at subway cars--I never went with a camera and shot things that were happening. That helped open up the film in a way, so it forced me to recognize that I was making a narrative movie, that things can be changed. That may seem obvious to an experienced filmmaker, but I was learning on foot.
What are you doing now?
I'm developing a movie project related to Wild Style, which is probably no surprise to anyone. The movie would happen previous to Wild Style--it would happen in the mid-'70s; it envisions the world that happened before it. Because Wild Style was late classic hiphop, everything about the culture had coalesced and, in many ways, had come and gone several times by the time I was making the movie.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Download The Scheme Soundboard apk free for Android smartphone
Posted by UnderCeej Applications in Music & Audio | June 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
Apk file size: 0 bytes
This Scheme Soundboard features 20 soundbytes of the 4 loveable families on the Scheme, in Kilmarnock.
Marvin and Dayna, the loved-up smacked-up Romeo & Juliet of the Scheme.
Kay, the helpful do-gooder who takes in the waifs and strays of the junkie population of Kilmarnock.
The Cunninghams, the hard-working family fighting to keep their kids off drugs and out the maternity ward.
Kerry, the rough-and-ready lesbian who's one of those girls who looks like she pees standing up.
The Scheme is now showing on BBC channels nationwide, and clips from this popular show are available on BBC iPlayer and youtube.
UnderCeej Applications part of our Music & Audio and have average installs from 100 to 500. Last Update June 22, 2011. Google play rating is 100.0. Current verison is None. Actual size 0 bytes.


text:
From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Newnan, 8 July 1799
To Daniel Newnan, 8 July 1799
New York July 8, 1799
You will as soon as may be after this reaches you proceed with the party of Infantry under your command to Staunton in Virginia where you will take the orders of Major Bradley shewing him this letter. I will not mark out to you a precise route, as you will have better means of judging from local information
as in your progress than I have possess. It is only requisite to inform you that there are Contractors at George Town in Maryland Alexandria Leesburgh Fauqhuier court House and Culpepper Court House in Virginia. The Contractors every where are hereby required to aid you with all the necessary means of pursuing your march—with Quarters transportation provisions &c. &c—If you have tents it will be best to take them with you. It is expected as a point of indispensable duty that you will prevent all injury or insult to the inhabitants in the course of your march and will maintain discipline among the men.
With consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed Ser
(ADf, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).


text:
Imperial lather
The sad tale of the last of the Sikh emperors illuminates the strange contradictions of the British Raj
THREE overgrown graves in a Suffolk churchyard are all that remain of one of the proudest dynasties to rule India. The only visitors today are the growing number of British Sikhs eager to visit the resting place of the last exiled claimant to the Sikh empire in Punjab. What they will find is evidence of a family born into fabulous wealth, kidnapped by British imperialists 150 years ago, adopted as an exotic talisman by Queen Victoria, stripped of their empire and religion and cast adrift in the land of their conquerors.
Maharajah Duleep Singh was charming, handsome, reckless and scandalous. He was an intimate of dukes and earls. The Queen showered affection on him, as did the Prince Consort. The Government paid his gaming debts…


text:
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Amero Close Up View
Blogroll Me!
Here is a close up photo of what our new currency may look like. Notice the date. This should clear up any question you might have about the planning of this economic collapse! Welcome to The New World Order. We better hope Hal Turner is wrong about this. The only way this could happen would be if the American dollar loses all its value. Each time there is a zillion dollar bailout for every Tom Dick and Harry, our dollar declines. As more money and debt are created (printed) the Amero becomes closer to reality.
Posted by skymetalsmith at 3:00 AM
Labels: cauldrons Economic Collapse, New currency, New World Order, The Amero
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Turnover of personnel is high. Long delays in respnding to nurse call. My loved one would lay in urine and/or feces for hours before someone would help. This is a for profit facility and not a high care place.
Golden Living Community - Mexico
Top Nearby Assisted Living Facilities
Reviews of Golden Living Community - Mexico
September 18, 2011
I am a friend or relative of resident
August 31, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Golden Living is an older facility in the rural community of Mexico, Missouri. They provide a wide range of treatment and living arrangements for elderly, sick and disabled patients. In general, the staff are well trained and attentive to the residents. I have noticed examples of employees going beyond the call of duty to assist with patient or family needs. For example, the kitchen staff made a special breakfast for me when I was there very early in the morning on business for my father who was a resident at the time. However, there is always a turnover of employees and sometimes new staff are not as aware of their duties and how to best assist patients and family. In my opinion, this facility is excellent for the time-limited patient but would not be my first choice for long-term care.
About Golden Living Community - Mexico
Golden Living Community - Mexico is an assisted living facility in Mexico, MO that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Contact Golden Living Community - Mexico for more details on housing, services, and rates.
Map of Golden Living Community - Mexico
Request Info


text:
Popular property highlights
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport places you 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Twickenham Stadium and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Griffin Park Stadium. This 364-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a fitness center. Near the airport, the hotel is also within a 20-minute drive of Twickenham Stoop and Royal Botanic Gardens.
In addition to a restaurant onsite, there is also a bar where you can enjoy a drink. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
All of Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport's 364 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including refrigerators, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes. Guests can expect LCD TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Ironing boards and desks are other standard amenities.
Property features
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport features a fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and 6 meeting rooms. If you drive, self parking is GBP 12 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for GBP 5 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in.
- Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Fitness center
- 24-hour business center
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The following bus services are available to the Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport guests arriving at Heathrow Airport:
Hoppa Bus H9 services Terminals 1, 2 and 3 for £4 and runs every 40 minutes.
Hoppa Bus H53 services Terminals 4 and 5 for £4 and runs every 30 minutes. (Schedule and fees subject to change.)
On-site parking is available for a surcharge. Guests can contact hotel directly for more details.
The Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport's guests who have an early start can enjoy selected teas and coffees at the early-opening café. The hotel has a 24-hour business center and features free WiFi, and 8 conference rooms with air conditioning and natural daylight; catering is available for up to 60 people. The Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport is a smoke-free property, fines apply for violations.
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Express check-out
- Meeting rooms 6
- Coffee shop or café
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free wired Internet
- Smoke-free property
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- 24-hour business center
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 364
- Number of floors - 8
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport offers 364 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
A buffet breakfast is served daily from 6-10:30 AM for a fee.
Pavilion Pantry - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a selection of international cuisine from an a la carte menu.
Inntro Bar - Bar meals are available from the snack menu throughout the day, alongside a wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks.
Il Barista - Open from early morning, serving hot drinks, pastries and light bites.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 4:30 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP xx per night.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: GBP 14.95 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: GBP 5 per person (one-way)
- Self parking fee: GBP 12 per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP xx per night
Hotel Name
- Heathrow Inn
- Heathrow Inn London
- Heathrow Jurys Inn
- Inn Heathrow
- Jurys Heathrow
- Jurys Inn Heathrow
- Jurys Inn Heathrow London
- Jurys Inn London Heathrow
- Jurys London Heathrow
- London Jurys Inn Heathrow
- Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn London Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn London
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


text:
Accenture Quality Audit Analyst in Phoenix, Arizona
Title: Quality Audit Analyst Location: USA-Southwest Job Number: 00523899
Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture, and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.
People in our Client Delivery & Operations career track drive delivery and capability excellence through the design, development and/or delivery of a solution, service, capability or offering. They grow into delivery-focused roles, and can progress within their current role, laterally or upward.
Performance, Risk and Quality professionals ensure high performance is delivered for Accenture and our clients through performance optimization and continuous improvement, quality and risk management.
Job Description
Partners with internal teams to ensure that decisions made by the content review team is being regularly audited for accuracy and that performance feedback is being shared with the responsible teams
Works closely with Quality Assurance Leaders to aggregate, prioritize, and report on the top issues impacting decision accuracy for each market and vertical
As new content policies are being developed and prototyped, provides details to local teams around the impact of the policy change on the team's current work and surfaces gaps in knowledge, process, and technology between the intent of the content policy and how content review takes place
Delivers just in time training to auditors on new or changing content policies as well as refresher training on existing Content Policy on an as needed basis
Actively re- reviews decision accuracy audits to ensure consistency and alignment with internal standards and policies
Manages investigations of escalations of inaccurate decisions to understand the root cause, especially in cases where policies are new, the content is ambiguous, or the decision has an outsized impact if incorrect
Mentors auditors on the use of audit tools and systems
Develops process documentation and aggregates feedback about the functionality of audit tools
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year experience within an audit or quality environment performing quality control and quality analysis
Minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Excel pivot table, charts, statistical functions
Minimum of a High School Diploma
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Experience developing and maintaining expertise on corporate policies and or standards
Knowledge of multi-cultural communications and cultural context in supporting other countries
Experience assisting with the implementation of complex operational procedures including creation delivery of classroom style training and documentation
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Skill Requirements
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
Ability to manage a variety of constituencies with competing priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and thrive in a complex, fast paced environment with multiple priorities
Passion for corporate mission and ensuring a world class user support experience
Analytical with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills and the ability to exercise mature judgment and structured decision making
Quick learner and adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Results oriented, self- directed, and inquisitive
Strong attention to detail coupled with a desire to deliver accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard
A reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks
Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing multiple projects, assignments and or responsibilities
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Accenture is a Federal Contractor and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Job: Performance, Risk & Quality


text:
|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Oct 12, 2004
|Filing date
|Apr 23, 2002
|Priority date
|Apr 26, 2001
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Felix Castro
|Original Assignee
|Felix Castro
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (9), Referenced by (32), Classifications (11), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application claims the benefit of copending provisional application No. 60/286,835, filed Apr. 26, 2001.
This invention relates to the teaching of writing and has particular reference to an electronic method and device for teaching young children to write the characters of the alphabet, or other characters. As used herein, "alphabet" refers to the letters used to produce words, and is illustrated in connection with the English language. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is adaptable to use with other characters, including non-English, numbers, and even entire words.
The use of phonics has become widely recognized as a preferred approach to the teaching of children and others to read, and a variety of educational tools have been devised to assist in the teaching of phonics, that is, the sounding of letters of the alphabet. Of course, the writing of the letters of the alphabet also is taught in various ways, usually involving an explanation and demonstration by an instructor, followed by practice by the student in creating the letters in written form, usually with a writing instrument such as a pen or pencil on a surface such as paper or a blackboard. Through practice, the student learns to write, and also to pronounce and use, the letters of the alphabet.
The objective of this invention is to provide a relatively simple and easy-to-use teaching method and device for teaching writing and the alphabet, and other terms and characters, in a new and improved manner.
The present invention resides in a method of teaching writing, vocabulary and the alphabet using an electronic teaching device that has a keyboard for selecting the term or character to be written, hereinafter referred to simply as "character", at least one screen area for displaying the selected character, a speaker for delivering selected audio messages with the display of selected characters, and a second screen area for displaying selected picture of an article with the delivery of a selected concluding audio message. The teaching device has electronic controls and software of conventional construction and operation for causing the character to be displayed, an introductory audio message to be delivered through the speaker identifying the character, a series of sequential outline elements to appear on the screen representing the strokes to be used for writing the character, and delivery of the concluding audio message while displaying a picture of an exemplary article on the second screen area.
For optimum teaching effectiveness, the first screen area is a writing screen that also is a "touch screen", that is, it has the capability of sensing the touch of the user's finger in following the sequential outline elements. The method includes the additional steps of providing audio messages instructing the user in following the outline elements, confirming through the writing screen that the sequence has been followed, and preferably replacing the initial outline elements, which may be dotted or broken lines, with completed solid lines. The concluding audio message preferably identifies the character, instructs in its phonetic pronunciation, and provides a word-identification of the picture of the exemplary article, thereby not only illustrating the character but also enhancing the user's vocabulary. In dealing with the alphabet, of course, the character is a selected letter and the picture is of an object whose name illustrates the use and pronunciation of the letter.
Other aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a teaching device for teaching the alphabet in accordance with the present invention, shown with a hinged cover in an open position and with representative illustrations displayed on two screen areas which are separate screens; and
FIG. 2 is a five-sheet drawing (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E) containing a full exemplary description of the four principal steps of the preferred embodiment of the invention, applied to each letter of the alphabet.
Shown in FIG. 1 for purposes of illustration is an electronic teaching device, indicated generally by the reference number 10, having a body 11, a hinged cover 12, a carrying handle 13 and a front face 14 with a number of components similar to components of a laptop computer. These are: (1) a keyboard 15 having a key for each character to be illustrated, herein the letters of the alphabet from "A" to "Z"; a main or "writing" screen 17 herein labeled as a "TOUCH SCREEN" and capable of sensing the touch of a user's finger, as will be described; a "VIDEO SCREEN" 18 for displaying a graphic representation or picture of an article; a "SPEAKER" 19, only the face of which is shown, for delivering audio messages; and control switches 20 and 21.
The internal operating components (not shown) of the teaching device 10 are entirely conventional electronic components, including software, for implementing the steps of the method of the invention in the manner that is to be described. These components are completely within the capabilities of those skilled in the art and are not shown or described herein, except for their operating capabilities.
The method of the invention is to be described in connection with the teaching of writing of the characters or letters of the alphabet, and it will be seen that the keyboard 15 has twenty-six keys that are marked with the letters "A" through "Z", herein from left to right and in three descending rows, for simplicity, and located in the right-central portion of the front face 14. The main screen 17 herein is on the upper left, the smaller video screen 18 is just to its right, and the speaker 19 is in the upper right corner, although these locations are not important. The two switches 20 and 21 preferably are on the lower right corner portion of the front face 14 of the device.
The display of the letter "A" on the main screen 17 is illustrative of what happens in response to the first step of the method, which is selection of a character by activation of one of the keys on the keyboard. The display of an object on the video screen 18, herein an apple, is illustrative of what happens in the fourth step, after the user has engaged in an instructional exercise in step two, and heard an instructional message from the speaker in step 3. The specific sequence of these occurrences will be apparent from the detailed illustration of the teaching of the alphabet in FIG. 2, and specifically the first or "A" element of FIG. 2A.
As indicated in FIG. 2A under "Step 1, Keyboard," the first step, after provision of the necessary teaching device, is the selection of a character on the keyboard 15. This is shown as producing both an upper case "A" and a lower case "a", but these can be separated into two different programs, if desired. The character initially appears on the main or "writing" screen 17, and is accompanied by an audio message from the speaker 19, saying "This is the letter A (a)." Note that this message is listed under "Step 3", but preferably is concurrent with the display in "Step 1."
At this point, the user has received both visual and auditory instruction as to the nature of the character for which instruction was selected. The next step, "Step 2A" in FIG. 2, is to display the components, lines or elements of the character sequentially in the preferred order for the user to create the letter, representing the sequence of strokes to be made by the user. For the letter "A," it will be seen that there are three such strokes, down to the left, down to the right, and across, as numbered. These strokes preferably are shown first by a travelling broken or dotted line going sequentially in the directions of the arrows, and each such line may be accompanied by an audio message such as "Follow the dots with your finger." When the user performs this on the touch-sensitive screen, the device preferably replaces the dotted line with a solid line, and displays the sequential element for the next stroke, with the same audio message. When all of the outline elements have been traced by the user, a congratulatory audio message preferably is given, such as "Very good!" The solid-line letter may begin to flash on and off on the writing screen as this message is given.
The next steps in the method of the invention, which preferably are executed concurrently, are the delivery of an audio message through the speaker 19 identifying the selected letter and instructing as to its pronunciation, and also providing a word identifying an object and constituting an example of the use of the letter. This provides a material example for completing the child's comprehension of the use and pronunciation of the letter, and an association with the exemplary object. This also contributes to the growth of the user's vocabulary.
As shown under "Step 3" in FIG. 2A for the letter "A(a)", the speaker message provides the sound, followed by the name of the object, herein the word "apple." At the same time, a picture of an apple is displayed on the video screen, which is shown as a separate screen but could be combined in one screen with the writing screen, simply as a second area.
The same steps may be performed for the lower case letter "a," illustrated as requiring only two strokes. In all other respects the sequence of steps may be the same. Illustrative speaker messages are provided in FIG. 2 for all of the letters of the alphabet, along with the recommended strokes for all of the letters. These illustrative strokes are generally accepted as the proper strokes for learning to create each letter, but may be modified to suit any particular need. Similarly, the passages listed under "Step 3, Speaker Message," are recommended as appropriate pronunciation instruction and names for illustrative objects, but both the names and the representations of the objects may be varied in accordance with the techniques of a particular teacher.
The two switches 20 and 21 are simply illustrative, one 20 preferably being an "on-off" switch and the other 21 being for another use, such as selecting "lower case" and "upper case" modes of operation or activating a recorded musical message such as the "Alphabet Jingle." This can be used as a concluding message that summarizes the subject matter covered.
From the foregoing, it will be evident that the method and device of the present invention will be effective to provide not only visual and auditory instruction for the user but also tactile instruction in tracing the elements of each character on the writing screen. The effect is a highly effective, yet simple, teaching method and device.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Aug 5, 1970
|May 9, 1972
|Kersten Emile V
|Educational device
|Dec 27, 1985
|Jun 2, 1987
|Yoshimasa Yokoyama
|Writing training device
|Jun 20, 1988
|Nov 7, 1989
|Bright Star Technology, Inc.
|Teaching aid having tactile feedback
|Apr 1, 1992
|Apr 12, 1994
|Corder Paul R
|Instructional system and method for improving communication skills
|Aug 30, 1993
|Apr 18, 1995
|Xerox Corporation
|Portable computer for short-range graphical multiparty communication
|May 15, 1998
|Nov 14, 2000
|Koby-Olson; Karen S.
|Learning device for children
|Mar 7, 1997
|Apr 10, 2001
|Mark H. Schwartz
|Pen based computer handwriting instruction
|Nov 22, 1999
|May 21, 2002
|Nippon Hoso Kyokai
|Continuous speech recognizing apparatus and a recording medium thereof
|Dec 15, 2000
|Jun 20, 2002
|Blevins Donna J.
|Computer-based learning system
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|May 22, 2000
|Jul 21, 2009
|Elizabeth Iftikhar
|Multi-media method and apparatus for teaching language
|Jun 8, 2010
|Apr 19, 2011
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Jun 23, 2009
|Nov 15, 2011
|Charles Haberstroh
|Kit with integral sketching device
|Nov 24, 2010
|Jan 17, 2012
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Feb 14, 2008
|Mar 27, 2012
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|May 27, 2005
|Oct 30, 2012
|Mattel, Inc.
|Electronic learning device with a graphic user interface for interactive writing
|Oct 30, 2009
|Jan 1, 2013
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Nov 16, 2009
|Jan 7, 2014
|Microsoft Corporation
|Teaching gestures with offset contact silhouettes
|Oct 27, 2010
|Jul 19, 2016
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Oct 21, 2004
|Apr 27, 2006
|Blake June M
|Shoe lace teacher for pre-schoolers
|Nov 27, 2004
|May 18, 2006
|Mullin Sheila A
|Infant speech and language development chair
|Dec 7, 2004
|Jun 8, 2006
|Write-On Handwriting, Llc
|System and Method for Handwriting Instruction
|Jan 26, 2006
|Jul 27, 2006
|Nielsen Paul S
|Electronic drawing toy
|Jan 13, 2006
|Sep 20, 2007
|Tamkang University
|Calligraphy practicing system
|May 27, 2005
|Dec 27, 2007
|Mattel, Inc.
|Electronic Learning Device with a Graphic User Interface for Interactive Writing
|Jun 26, 2006
|Dec 27, 2007
|Merck David E
|Patient education management database system
|Jul 11, 2008
|Jan 15, 2009
|Kent Suzuki
|Integrated Interactive Drawing and Entertainment Projector
|Feb 14, 2008
|Jun 4, 2009
|Jin Hyuk Kim
|Display apparatus
|Jun 12, 2009
|Dec 10, 2009
|Duncan Howard Stewart
|System and Method for Improving Fine Motor Skills
|Oct 30, 2009
|Feb 25, 2010
|Lg Electronics, Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Sep 21, 2009
|Apr 15, 2010
|Mira Stulberg-Halpert
|System and method for teaching
|Jun 23, 2009
|Apr 29, 2010
|Charles Haberstroh
|Kit With Integral Sketching Device
|Jan 22, 2010
|May 13, 2010
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Jun 8, 2010
|Sep 30, 2010
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|May 14, 2009
|Nov 18, 2010
|Iyer Suraj C
|Method and Apparatus for Assisting a Person In Configuring an Audio/Video System
|Oct 27, 2010
|Feb 17, 2011
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Nov 24, 2010
|Mar 24, 2011
|Lg Electronics Inc.
|Display apparatus
|Nov 16, 2009
|May 19, 2011
|Microsoft Corporation
|Teaching gesture initiation with registration posture guides
|Nov 16, 2009
|May 19, 2011
|Microsoft Corporation
|Teaching gestures with offset contact silhouettes
|Sep 30, 2013
|Apr 2, 2015
|Blackberry Limited
|User-trackable moving image for control of electronic device with touch-sensitive display
|May 9, 2007
|Nov 22, 2007
|Da Silva Rocha Jose
|A teaching aid
|May 9, 2007
|Jul 29, 2010
|Da Silva Rocha Jose
|A teaching aid
|U.S. Classification
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Apr 21, 2008
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|Oct 12, 2008
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|Dec 2, 2008
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 20081012
|Apr 23, 2009
Owner name: CERVILENZ INC., OHIO
Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:JUMPSTART INC.;REEL/FRAME:022584/0279
Effective date: 20080821


text:
Scene & Heard
May 10, 2016
Astronomers across the globe took to their telescopes Monday to observe a rare planetary event known as the Transit of Mercury, in which the planet – seen as a tiny, dark disk – crept... read more!
May 10, 2016
Laurence "Tony" Howell, executive director of NJIT's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), was given a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Leadership award from Stand &... read more!
April 26, 2016
Kehlani, an R&B singer whose records have topped the charts and whose tours have sold out, will headline NJIT's second annual Spring Fest Friday, April 29, 7 p.m., in the Naimoli... read more!
April 26, 2016
Six years after BP's Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig exploded, releasing millions of gallons of toxic chemicals into the Gulf of Mexico, high-level government officials and academic... read more!
April 25, 2016
It's always a poignant sight: a group of donors -- older, successful and generous -- meeting with the students -- young, nervous and grateful -- who benefit from their donations. And... read more!
April 21, 2016
NJIT is offering more and more students the chance to do research. Beginning in their freshman year, hundreds of students work with professors on research that seeks to solve scientific and... read more!
April 20, 2016
During a recent ceremony at NJIT, Career Development Services (CDS) gave awards to 17 employers who have hired the most students for internships, co-ops and full-time jobs."CDS... read more!
April 19, 2016
When NJIT's head coaching job opened up, the players unanimously supported one candidate for the job: Brian Kennedy.And Friday, they got their wish: Kennedy was named head coach of the... read more!
April 13, 2016
For a team of chemical engineers vying for a spot in Chem-E-Car history, three years of algorithms, fluid mechanics and laboratory technique all boiled down to a two-minute, 64-foot race in a... read more!
April 5, 2016
The specter of a geomagnetic solar storm with the ferocity to disrupt communications satellites, knock out GPS systems, shut down air travel and quench lights, computers and telephones in... read more!


text:
Abusing your family and being violent are completely understandable if you are bipolar or schizophrenic. You have to go to jail to protect society, but we understand.
Case study: A violent bipolar man, Adam, my step-son. Beats up gf now and then. (Question: Can his daughter count getting beaten by Adam while still inside her mom as her own first beating?) Adam gets off assault charges when gf lies. He hits his 3-year-old son (who still isn't able to talk). Won't take bipolar meds because they mess with his ability to perform. If he does eventually take out his family, it will be such a shock, but understandable due to his bipolar.
Adam's biological family has bipolar running rampant. He was adopted at 8, which was much too late to be reborn to a new childhood. His definition of love already required abuse and violence. No one took responsibility for his suffering, and he is not responsible for anyone else's.
So conches, nebula and pinecones all have the same spiral pattern, a Fibonacci sequence. I believe this also describes time: Rather than going in a straight two-dimensional line, time goes in a Fibonacci spiral. Round and round, events from lower spirals resonate loudly for years and years, creating a cacophony of previous spirals, from warmth to abuse to pain. T.S. Eliot: "Time present, and time past are both perhaps present in time future. And time future contained in time past."
It was impossible to save Adam at 8, 18 or when he's 28. Maybe one in a thousand people have very poor hearing and doesn't get the previous spirals. But I have insanely good hearing, and the knocks and bangs of childhood resonate so loudly decades after everyone else has forgotten … not only memories but emotions, smells, thoughts, everything. Am I rightly categorized alongside violent family-killers? Yes and no.
And yeah, Adam's daughter's pre-birth beating counts as spiral one.


text:
Android Data Recovery
World's 1st Android Smartphone and Tablet Recovery Software.
- Highest recovery rate in the industry.
- Recover photos, videos, contacts, messaging, call logs, and more.
- Recover deleted files from Android internal storage and SD cards.
- Compatible with 6000+ Android devices.
Android Data Extraction
World's 1st Data Retrieval Software for Broken Android Devices.
- Highest retrieval rate in the industry.
- Recover photos, videos, contacts, messages, call logs, and more.
- Recover deleted files from Android internal storage and SD cards.
- Compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices.
Android Root
Root Your Android Phone with One Click
- Simple process, hassle free.
- Supports over 7000 devices.
- Highest success rate in the industry.
- 100% Safe and Secure.
Android Data Backup Restore
Flexibly Backup and Restore Your Android Data
- Selectively backup Android data to computer with one click.
- Preview and restore backup to any Android devices.
- Restore backup content to Android without overwriting existing data.
- Supports 8000+ Android devices.
Android Lock Screen Removal
Remove Android Lock Screen in 5 Minutes.
- Remove 4 screen lock types - pattern, PIN, password & fingerprints.
- Only remove the lock screen, no data loss at all.
- No tech knowledge asked, everybody can handle it.
- Work for Samsung Galaxy S/Note/Tab series, and LG G4/G3/G2, etc.
Android Data Eraser
Fully Erase Everything on Android and Protect Your Privacy.
- Simple, click-through process.
- Wipe your Android completely and permanently.
- Erase photos, contacts, messages, call logs and all private data.
- Supports all Android devices available in the market.
Android Screen Recorder
One click to mirror and record your Android device.
- Mirror your Android device on your computer screen wirelessly.
- Record games, videos, and more.
- Reply social app messages and text messages on PC.
- Take screenshot of your Android screen easily.
Android SIM Unlock
The Fastest Way to Unlock Your Phone.
- Simple process, permanent results.
- Supports over 1000 devices.
- Operates in over 60 countries.
- No risk to your phone or data.
Dr.Fone Toolkit - Android Tutorials (Step by Step Guide)


text:
Superintendent Search Community Forum
The Mercer Island School Board has begun the process of seeking a new superintendent to work closely with our families, educators, and community. In doing so, it is important that the District obtains input from all of our stakeholders. The District invites the Mercer Island community to participate in one of the scheduled forums at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 and at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 in the Board Room of the MISD Administration Building. These forums will be facilitated by the District's search consultant, Ray and Associates.
Phone: 206-236-3300
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: //www.mercerislandschools.org/superinte...
MISD Administration Building
4160 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040The zipcode must be numeric with at least five numbers.


text:
Crystal and Leland Payton will present on their new book Damming the Osage: The Conflicted Story of Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Reservoir, which won a silver medal for Best Regional Non-Fiction Midwest in the 2013 Independent Publishers Book Awards.
The book tells the story of how the Osage River has been mostly dammed, disrupting the natural habit of the paddlefish, an ancient fish. However, it also tells the cultural history surrounding the river and the Osage people who were displaced before the dams were built.


text:
Joachim Löw has faith in Germany's ability to manage loss adjustment
Call it the curse of champions, a crown of brambles or a welcome sort of dilemma — Roy Hodgson, for one, would probably fit in the latter camp — but Germany are in a new phase of the winners' cycle. "We used to be the hunter, and now we are prey," Joachim Löw said as he reflected on a mixed set of results since their World Cup success, an analogy that would doubtless bring a wry smile to Irish faces.
Matters such as decline and transition are relative, of course, and there are plenty of international managers who would yearn for the kind of difficulties that Löw is experiencing.
With Philipp Lahm, Miroslav Klose and Per Mertesacker retiring after their success in Brazil, and with…


text:
A zeugma, at last
Sir, Having been taught about the zeugma, "Mr Pickwick took his hat and his leave", at Skegness Grammar School in 1960, it has taken me until today to spot one. "Keira Knightley enters the fray as Joan Clarke, with a blue velvet hat and a double first in mathematics", (review of The Imitation Game, Oct 8). As to whether this is a zeugma type 1, 2, 3, 4, a diazeugma, a hypozeugma, a prozeugma or a mesozeugma, I remain as confused as I was in 1960.
John Clark
Keelby, Grimsby


text:
*** Disclaimer – This post was created in good faith using HTML provided by Be My Book Boyfriend Promotions for promotional purposes only. Nerd Girl Takes No Responsibility for the appearance of the post, any affiliate links, images herein***
Three years after the tragic death of her brother Harry, Cassidy Evans is still struggling. Determined to focus on her career as an artistic consultant in London; when Cassidy lands the commission of a lifetime, she has no option but to dive in head first. There is just one very tall, very beautiful, man-shaped problem. Her attraction to her new client Rory O'Malley is proving impossible to ignore. Cassidy soon finds herself falling for Rory, and for once she allows herself to be swept away by the prospect of true love.
As CEO of the exclusive O'Malley Resorts, Rory frequently travels the world, a healthy bank balance and his good looks always ensure he has his pick of beautiful women. He has no interest in settling down, not now and not ever. Until he meets Cassidy. Now all he can think about is making her his, permanently.
Cassidy is unaware that Rory harbours a secret about her brother's death. A secret that could potentially ruin their blossoming love affair. Soon he is willing to move mountains to love-and-protect her, but should he be protecting her from himself?
Cassidy has vowed never to make the mistake of loving a man again. So, how the hell did she end up in his bed? And how the hell did he end up in her heart? The attraction between them sizzles and burns, while love winds its grip around them both. But, secrets rarely stay hidden, and very soon Rory's secret puts their love in jeopardy.
Can Cassidy forgive the worst betrayal she has ever known?
NerdGirl Sunshine
Latest posts by NerdGirl Sunshine (see all)
- #IndyAuthorTalk with Melanie Nowak! New Cover and so much more! - September 12, 2017
- Hallowread #IndyAuthorTalk with Jean Murray! - August 29, 2017
- Soul Reborn by Jean Murray – 99 cent Sale Blitz! - August 24, 2017
- #CoverReveal and Q&A with Elizabeth Knox - July 23, 2017


text:
The moment is so vivid, so real, even today.
I was getting ready to head back home, and we were outside, having a very hard time saying goodbye to each other. The cool autumn winds blew around us as we whispered our final words.
We embraced, and when we tried to let go, neither could find the desire to push away.
Love's Last Embrace
In our last embrace, when the sun fell too fast
And we tugged at time's tick-tock to stop and rest,
We let the warmth between make that moment last–
In ways where no words of poets have ever professed.
On my chest you placed your gentle hand,
And we blushed as we stared, eyes hazel on blue;
Lock'd in love, in light and in sight in our stand
That love triumphs over all things, old and new.
That would be our last embrace, the final touch of love
That I would ever again feel so strong, so right
For in my foolish ways I acquiesced to others above
And set aside conviction, strength, in light of fright.
This memory, double-edged in gratitude and sorrow
Bleeds my heart daily in the throes of living alone;
"To have loved at all" means nothing in these tomorrows
Spent in regret of decisions chiseled in Sisyphus' stone.
Yet, to life's last day, I will carry with me your touch
Of Love's Last Embrace, a soft hand upon my heart
Slowing time to the pulse of our passion, ne'er too much–
For you, or I, a transcending love, together or apart.
~js, 2/18/17
This is the moment I understood the timeless song and poetry of love, shared by centuries of bards who have battled with words to capture the essence of this ineffable experience. I am forever grateful to know it; I am forever regretful to lose it.


text:
Earlier this week, Denise Helms, a 22 year old woman from Turlock, wrote a Facebook post using a racial slur to describe President Barack Obama and mentioned the possibility of the President getting assassinated. Not only were the comments reported to the United States Secret Service, but they also went viral on the internet.
A young woman from Turlock is currently under investigation by the United States Secret Service regarding a post she made on her Facebook page regarding US President Barack Obama, according to Brian Leary, USSS Spokesperson.
Although the primary spotlight of the results of the 2012 Election focusing on the results of the Presidential Election, many have anxiously awaited the final results on several of the eleven State Propositions that were on the California State Ballot as well.
According to the Secretary of State's Office, as of 6:19am on November 7th, with 100 percent precincts partially reporting, Incumbent Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) has been reelected to serve the U.S. House of Representatives District 10. With 100 percent of the precincts counted, Denham gained 80,885 votes (53.8% of the vote), while competitor Jose Hernandez (D) gained 69,336 votes (46.2% of the vote).
Two Turlock City Council candidates have risen to the top through the election process. After a long election season that consisted of campaigning, public forums, and anticipation, the unofficial results of the 2012 General Election have been released to the public.
The Turlock Planning Commission granted the Turlock Poker Room permission to begin serving alcohol, as part of their expansion project that will include a nearly 1,400 square foot remodel, an approximately 300 square foot outdoor patio area, a "high-roller" room for high-stakes games or "poker parties," additional restrooms, and full-service bar.


text:
Chinnamma Junjappa Reddy RJS College
Reddy JanaSangha started on humble beginning with school & developed into an institution known for its quality Educaiton with PUC, Degree, Engineering & Management studies. Further, Sangha is planning to establish an instituion for Medical Sciences. We the President & the Secretary of RJS promise to say that our institution has gained a lot of information regarding educating number ofPhilanthropists to meet the challenge of the present society. It is fortunate that you have chosen an holistic institution to mould your carrier and to enrich your personality. We are giving you a hearty welcome to the institution. By & large we are covering all the nooks and corners in the field of education for continuous upliftment of the youth. We take pleasure to say that RJS PU & First Grade College have a number of courses like in PU, Science & Commerce & in Degree B.C.A., B.Sc., (Bio- Technology,) B.Sc.,(Computer Science) & B.Com to cater the present needs to the generations.
The hallmarks of the programme depends in its core value of pioneering work of expertise through a right path of theory, practice & dedication. The 21st century students look for speedy desires. We are sure that you too will not fail to utilize all the opportunities given to you by our institution for the development of your knowledge and talent in the field of both curricular as well as extra - curricular RJS PU & FGC promises to maintain highest academic standards through highly qualified philanthropic, able guidance of Management, qualified faculty and experienced professionals to guide and train students to become effective citizens with creative & Innovative learning abilities.
Chowdeshwari Layout,R.J.S Road,Maratthahalli, Bangalore-560 037


text:
Adding Services to a Booking
You can add services to a booking provided that the room, booking template, and event type allow it to be added. You will only see allowable services when adding them to an event.
See Also: Video Tutorial: Booking a Meeting With Services in Outlook
- To add services to a meeting, click the Services tab from the Meeting. If the tab is not available, your Administrator has not designated services for the booking template you are using.
The Services tab may be available for requesting one or more services for the event, such as Catering, A/V Equipment, and so on. If you can request services, your administrator may have set this tab to prompt you for additional information. Once you select a room, this tab shows services available for the selected rooms, sorted by Category. To see services within a category, click on it and options will show to the right. After you select a service for an event, click Apply to add the service to the event. If your meeting includes multiple rooms, you can specify services for each one.
- For recurrent meetings, multiple bookings are listed in the left panel; select the booking for you wish to add special services. (Otherwise, the Services tab lists your one-time booking and it is already selected). The center panel shows services available for the selected room booking.
- Click the Category of service in the center panel you wish to work with. The right panel refreshes to show (expandable) options available in that category.
- Make your selections and click the Apply or Apply to Multiple button.
If you select Apply to Multiple (typically for recurrent meetings), the Apply to Additional Bookings popup presents, where you can select which room bookings should have the service included.
- Make your selections and click Apply. The services are added to your bookings and the Services tab refreshes to reflect your changes.


text:
|Home | About | Journals | Submit | Contact Us | Français
This study explores ambivalence toward undergoing amniocentesis among pregnant women with overall positive attitudes. Its novelty lies in the characterization of the type and origins of the ambivalence.
Thirty-six women between 35 and 44 years of age were recruited from a U.S. prenatal testing center to participate in structured telephone interviews.
Thirty women chose to undergo testing. Attitudes toward undergoing amniocentesis were generally positive, although all participants simultaneously described feeling ambivalent. The women desired the information that amniocentesis could provide yet did not want to place their fetus at risk. Participants cited religious, moral, ethical, and intellectual values important in shaping their attitudes toward undergoing amniocentesis. Important referents such as partners, other pregnant women, family members, and physicians influenced their decisions.
Tensions were evident among the intellectual, moral, and spiritual values that contribute to ambivalence toward undergoing amniocentesis. Illuminating and discussing such tensions during the genetic counseling sessions prior to testing may resolve some of this ambivalence and thereby increase the quality of decisions women make.
Pregnant women face an array of prenatal testing options, including amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS), well-established invasive obstetrical procedures used to detect fetal chromosomal and genetic disorders. Until recently, guidelines in the United States recommended that invasive prenatal testing be offered to women with "high risk1" pregnancies (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 2001). Pregnancy loss rates associated with amniocentesis at the time of this study was conducted had been estimated to be 1:200 to 1:300 (Rhoads et al., 1989; Jackson et al., 1992; Eddleman et al., 2006). In 2007, ACOG modified their guidelines to recommend that diagnostic prenatal testing be available to all pregnant women, regardless of maternal age (ACOG, 2007).
These guidelines, past and present, emphasize and promote the importance of personal, informed decision-making in diagnostic testing. Many women offered testing undergo genetic counseling to learn about what the tests can provide and to consider potential risks and benefits both to themselves and their fetuses. Outside of attitudes toward abortion, the underlying values and beliefs that predict test uptake are largely unexplored, and much remains unknown about the process of making a decision whether to have amniocentesis (Learman et al., 2003, Marteau, 2001; Marteau and Dormandy, 2001; Suter, 2002).
The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) (Ajzen, 1991) has been used successfully to explain and predict a range of behaviors. The components of the TPB – attitudes toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived control - are strong predictors of a variety of health behaviors, including uptake of prenatal screening (Marteau, 2001; Marteau and Dormandy, 2001; Dormandy et al., 2006;Vergani et al., 2002). Attitudes toward prenatal screening have been generally assessed without exploration of their origins, specifically, the underlying values and beliefs that lead to them.
While attitudes have been shown to be predictive of screening uptake, ambivalence toward undergoing prenatal screening has been shown to modify this relationship, making attitudes less predictive of screening behavior (Dormandy et al., 2006). Ambivalence can be defined as "the simultaneous existence of positive and negative evaluations of an attitude object" (Conner and Sparks, 2002). Ambivalence has been identified in the attitudes of the general public regarding prenatal diagnostic testing (Jallinoja et al., 1998) and in studies of prenatal screening (Marteau et al., 2001, Dormandy et al., 2006), but the origins of this ambivalence remain unclear. Attitudes comprise an important component in a validated model of informed choice (Dormandy et al., 2006) suggesting that choices made in the context of ambivalence may be less informed. Understanding women's ambivalence toward prenatal testing may contribute to the design of interventions to enhance informed choices about prenatal testing (Dormandy et al., 2006).
The construct of subjective norms in the TPB is composed of an individual's beliefs with respect to an important referent (normative beliefs), and the motivation to comply with the referent's perspectives. Subjective norms were not predictive of prenatal screening in a quantitative study in the UK (Marteau et al., 2001). Yet, in qualitative studies of prenatal screening conducted by Press and Browner (1993; 1997), compliance with medical professionals, desires to do what was best for their babies, and a strong sense of prenatal care as a maternal responsibility were themes that emerged. Less is known about the subjective norms perceived by women deciding whether to undergo prenatal testing. Women who are ambivalent may be more likely to consult important referents in making their choices (Crano and Prislin, 2006; van Berkel and van der Weele, 1999).
This study, as framed by the TPB, explores attitudes toward prenatal testing, ambivalence about testing (a mediator of the relationship between attitudes and test choice), and subjective norms among pregnant women facing decisions about undergoing amniocentesis. The focus of our analysis is on the underlying values and beliefs influencing women's attitudes and characterizing their ambivalence. As a goal of genetic counseling is to facilitate decision-making, results from this exploratory study offer insight into the origins of attitudes and ambivalence and their role in making a decision about prenatal testing. Our findings can inform quantitative studies on the source and degree of ambivalence with the intention of ultimately designing interventions to reduce ambivalence by helping women reconcile conflicting feelings and beliefs.
Thirty-four participants were recruited from a private prenatal testing center in the United States, two responded to newspaper advertisements. The center has a high uptake rate (~95% of women who have a genetic consult for amniocentesis elect to undergo the procedure) and was targeted with the intent to explore ambivalence among a population of women expected to have positive attitudes towards prenatal testing. Women who had scheduled appointments for amniocentesis from June, 2004 to March, 2005 were recruited sequentially over the telephone by a genetic counselor (SD or SZ). Most women contacted expressed an interest in participating and were screened for eligibility. Women were eligible to participate if they spoke English, were currently receiving prenatal care, were 35 years of age or older at the expected time of delivery, and had no history of known risk factors to the fetus other than advanced maternal age. Women who had undergone invasive prenatal testing or non-invasive prenatal screening with the current pregnancy or any prior pregnancy were ineligible. The National Human Genome Research Institute Institutional Review Board approved this study. The authors declare no potential financial conflicts of interest.
Each appointment for amniocentesis at the study center included a genetic counseling session immediately prior to the scheduled test. Two telephone interviews were conducted with the participants. The first interview prospectively explored knowledge of amniocentesis, attitudes and ambivalence toward undergoing amniocentesis, the underlying values and beliefs participants felt contributed to these attitudes, and the role of referents in decision-making by asking participants to reflect on each of these. The interview preceded genetic counseling by 3–5 days to explore these concepts prior to any influence from the genetics providers, to focus on the initial decision-making process, and to preempt the potentially confounding effects of reassuring outcomes. The second interview assessed test decision but preceded the disclosure of the test results for those women who chose to undergo amniocentesis.
Transcripts of the first interview responses were analyzed to identify broad themes in participants' responses. A codebook was developed and used to categorize responses using constructs in the TPB as a framework (Sandelowski, 2000; Mason, 2002). The codebook was revised further based upon the content of the interviews using an iterative approach. The primary coder (JS) coded all transcripts. A second coder (ES) independently reviewed and coded five transcripts to ensure consistency in coding text. Any discrepancies that emerged were discussed and resolved. Coded text was imported electronically into QSR-NUD.IST®, a qualitative database, to facilitate analysis.
A total of 36 pregnant women participated. Thirty chose to undergo amniocentesis, three chose not to have testing and three decisions are unknown. Table 1 describes the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants. All participants understood that there was a risk of miscarriage associated with undergoing amniocentesis, and that if a fetal chromosome abnormality were detected, they would have the option to terminate or to continue with the pregnancy.
Most participants, as expected, described amniocentesis as beneficial or worthwhile. Even women who described significant negative feelings towards undergoing amniocentesis also cited benefits.
Participants commonly described themselves as "information seekers", with the information garnered from the procedure's results being the most frequently mentioned benefit.
I feel like, the more information I have, I'm armed with more knowledge and I'm able to make informed choices and informed decisions. (35/tested)
Time for preparation in the event that the fetus was identified as having a chromosomal disorder was also significantly valued.
And if there is something wrong, then—then, you know, above all, we want to be prepared and not shocked. You know, you already have enough to deal with just having a baby that the last thing you would want is to be surprised by something like that. (37/tested)
An important and seemingly implicit benefit of the results of amniocentesis alluded to by most participants was that the information might have an impact on the fate of the pregnancy.
Well, I guess the biggest reason that we have chosen to go forward with it would be to find out if there were, you know, a chromosomal disorder, and if there were, we would probably terminate the pregnancy. (35/tested)
Despite its perceived benefits, amniocentesis was also widely described as harmful or potentially harmful and/or anxiety-provoking. All participants acknowledged the risk of miscarriage following amniocentesis upon being asked about their feelings toward the procedure. In addition to the risk of miscarriage, women identified several other ways in which undergoing the procedure could lead to harms, such as getting bad news or facing a difficult decision.
I guess I would have to say that I'm scared, because I've never had this done before and – and there are risks. (37/tested)
While most participants' attitudes toward undergoing amniocentesis were generally positive, all participants simultaneously described some negative feelings. The most common manifestations of this ambivalence were women's expressions of nervousness, fear, or anxiety about the procedure and how these feelings were in conflict with the value of the information that testing could provide. Some women mentioned their fear of the procedure while simultaneously stating their intentions to accept it, reflecting a tension between a desire to responsibly gather information and a desire to protect the pregnancy from harm.
I mean, I'm scared to death, but, I mean, I know it's something that I should do. (37/tested)
Similarly, a proportion of participants expressed more serious reservations about the perceived trade-off between the risks and benefits of the procedure, expressing more pensive reluctance.
…if I could get away with not having it done, I wouldn't have it done. (37/tested)
Just under a third of the participants (n=9) expressed outright indecision when describing their feelings about undergoing amniocentesis. These women used terms like "conflicted," "ambivalent," "on the fence," and "second-guessing" to describe their feelings toward undergoing amniocentesis and their decision-making processes. Participants did not always express confidence in their intended decisions and they also described feeling torn between conflicting desires.
I'm not 100 percent sure I'm making the right decision to have the amnio, and yet I am going ahead with it. So, my feelings are quite conflicted. (37/tested)
I want everything to be OK with the baby and I don't want the amniocentesis to cause any problems with the baby. So I mean, there's – you're caught in between…you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. (36/tested)
When participants were explicitly invited to share their personal values and beliefs behind their attitudes toward undergoing amniocentesis, responses reflected a diverse range of thoughts and feelings. The perceived importance of fetal health information generated through amniocentesis reflected or extended the value of being an "educated health-care consumer." Participants also strongly believed in their roles as the protector of the fetus, and described anxiety and fear when considering the idea of subjecting the pregnancy to potential harm. Allusion to religious faith, most often personal beliefs over official doctrine, was common.
I was raised a Catholic. Everybody in the Catholic church I would go to says don't do that. But I think that it has to be everybody's personal opinion. I don't let my religious beliefs tell me what to do as far as, if something happened, if I had to make a decision on either continuing or ending a pregnancy (35/tested).
Intellectual values also contributed to the development of women's attitudes. While some women appreciated the technological nature of amniocentesis, a few participants were wary about what they perceived to be a high level of medical intervention.
I don't have a moral or religious objection to it. It's more of an intervention thing. And if I don't need it, why do it? (39/tested)
Finally, when mentioning moral or ethical values that contributed to their beliefs, many participants cited quality of life or the moral consideration of the future child's welfare. Many women referenced this value yet varied in what constitutes a course of action that would be `best for the child.' For some women, having prenatal testing was important because they felt that having advance knowledge of any complication would allow them to be better prepared, that is, "better" parents.
As far as moral values, to me I feel like I have the moral obligation to know all about - as much as I can - about my children. And if that means that one of my children is going to have problems, if that means I'm going to carry the baby to term, then I need to learn as much as I can so that I can - I can be the best mother that I can be to that child. (35/tested)
Other women were equally concerned about their future child's welfare, yet intended to terminate an affected pregnancy to ensure that a minimum standard of quality of life was obtained.
And I think it is my responsibility, if I found out my child had a severe problem for me to prevent that child from being put into a world which would not allow them to be happy and healthy…quality of life is very important to me. (35/tested)
In addition to seeking input from their healthcare providers, who were overwhelmingly perceived as neutral, women also relied on family, friends and other women in their peer group (namely other pregnant women over 35) to share their experiences with amniocentesis. Several participants mentioned the importance of this information to their decision-making, particularly when they felt ambivalent about it.
…I did have some hesitancy in terms of whether to do the procedure…so I consulted with, you know, relatives that were pregnant recently or were at the same age, and whether they had decided to go ahead with it or not. So, it's been a factor…when I was—on the days I was on the edge, it definitely gave me some comfort that it was the right thing to do. (36/tested)
Women wanted to know from others who had undergone amniocentesis how the procedure was done, whether it was painful, how the results were communicated, and whether a miscarriage resulted or a diagnosis was made. In fact, many of this study's participants seemed to identify with other pregnant women over age 35 and distinguished themselves as part of a distinct group at higher risk and with special concerns and considerations.
But, as far as, you know, from these women telling me, they all feel the same - having to do it, you know, because they're all in the same age group as me. (40/tested)
Spouses and partners served in a slightly different capacity than friends and peers. For most women, the role of their spouse was described as `supportive' in nature, leaving women to resolve their ambivalence and come to decision on their own.
We don't talk about it that much…because I'm the one that does the research and the one with all the conflicting emotional and medical and moral and religious viewpoints on it…he pretty much just supports me. (40/declined testing)
As expected, women's attitudes toward undergoing amniocentesis were predominantly positive. Our findings include the values and beliefs that contribute to these attitudes: information, desire for preparation, reassurance, and the option to terminate the pregnancy were all highly valued. Participants readily identified and elaborated on personal factors that shaped to their attitudes, describing personal values and beliefs stemming from religious upbringing, moral beliefs, and feelings of responsibility towards their unborn child. Interesting contrasts in these underlying beliefs were seen within this sample, highlighting the disparate values and lived experiences present among these women. For example, a strong sense of moral obligation for a future child's quality of life was evident in some participants' intentions to use the results of amniocentesis to plan for the birth of a child with special needs and in other participants' beliefs that a pregnancy should be terminated because a minimum standard for quality of life was unlikely to be met. These origins of our participants' attitudes are consistent with Potter and colleagues' definition of values as expressions of moral views or statements on beliefs of how life should be lived (Potter et al., 2008). Considering undergoing amniocentesis was, for our participants, a balancing of their moral, ethical, and intellectual beliefs about pregnancy and motherhood, medical intervention, and protecting a desired, if potentially tenuous, pregnancy from harm.
Notably, all participants simultaneously described varying degrees of conflicting thoughts and feelings originating from contrasting values and beliefs. Tensions among participants' underlying values and beliefs seem to contribute to this ambivalence. Ambivalence has recently been recognized as apparent in relation to many health-related behaviors (Conner and Sparks, 2002; Lawson et al., 2009). Many participants were deeply ambivalent toward undergoing amniocentesis, a finding that has not been previously explored in this population. Participants viewed undergoing amniocentesis to be a responsible and empowering choice but this belief was in conflict with the desire to protect the pregnancy from harm. Documenting the nature of women's ambivalence toward undergoing amniocentesis serves as a basis for further investigation and exploration of this important dimension of women's experience when considering prenatal testing.
Participants clearly articulated the ways in which they use important referents when deciding about amniocentesis, particularly when they felt ambivalent. Other women's experiences, both of accepting and declining amniocentesis, were valued as models of different outcomes and served to inform their decision-making. Many participants mentioned their status as being of "advanced maternal age" and were aware of the specific challenges and expectations associated with being pregnant later in life. They alluded to the pressure placed on them because of this status and were aware that younger women were not offered (or were faced with) this choice, and were drawn to understanding how other women who shared their status had made a decision in the face of similar conflicting thoughts or feelings. One way women may seek to reduce their ambivalence is to expand their experiential knowledge of others' choices (Etchegary et al., 2008).
Marteau and colleagues developed and validated the multi-dimensional measure of informed choice. This defines informed choice as a decision that is based upon sufficient understanding of high-quality information and consistent with the decision-maker's values (Marteau et al., 2001). One of the goals of prenatal genetic counseling is to ensure that the components of informed choice are accessible to decision-makers. Helping women identify their attitudes toward undergoing prenatal genetic testing, the ambivalence embedded within their attitudes, and how these attitudes are informed by their personal underlying values may increase the likelihood of women making informed choices. This adds a novel approach to existing interventions such as decision aids used to facilitate such decisions (Bekker et al., 2004). When women articulate conflicts or tensions among their values and beliefs, addressing them may help to clarify and evaluate the more overarching ones and strengthen the relationship between their attitudes toward prenatal testing and their ultimate choice.
This study is limited by selection bias inherent in the recruitment of the clinic population, as only women who had already scheduled an appointment for amniocentesis were eligible to participate in this study. Likely, those with more negative attitudes were excluded. In addition, the majority of participants were well-educated Caucasians. Although these demographic characteristics reflect those of the clientele of the recruitment site, the findings of this study may not be generalizable to underrepresented minorities nor the general population of women considering amniocentesis. Yet, the strength of this study is the demonstration of ambivalence and an examination of its presence and nuances among knowledgeable women with generally positive attitudes toward amniocentesis.
This study described ambivalence toward undergoing amniocentesis among a knowledgeable group of pregnant women with overall positive attitudes toward undergoing the procedure. Ambivalence was reflected in the discrepancy between participants' appraisals of testing as a responsible and empowering health behavior and their own worries and concerns about risking their pregnancies. The extent of ambivalence suggests a need for clinicians to go beyond a weighing of the pros and cons of undergoing amniocentesis to help women identify, clarify, and reconcile at least some of their conflicting values and beliefs in making the decision. Future research on the extent of ambivalence and its role in decision-making may ultimately lead to the development of interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of decisions women make about prenatal testing.
The authors wish to thank Dr. Harvey Stern and the staff of Genetics & IVF Institute, Fairfax, VA, for their crucial assistance in the design and execution of this project. We are also deeply grateful to all of the women who participated in this study. This work was supported by the Division of Intramural Research in the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health.
1Clinically, a pregnancy was considered to be high risk if maternal age was greater than or equal to 35 at the time of delivery, if results from maternal serum screening were abnormal (e.g., results which match or exceed the risk of a 35 year-old woman), if a genetic abnormality was present in a family member or previous pregnancy, or if ultrasound findings were suggestive of an abnormality in the fetus (ACOG, 2001).
PubMed Central Canada is a service of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) working in partnership with the National Research Council's national science library in cooperation with the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S. National Library of Medicine(NCBI/NLM). It includes content provided to the PubMed Central International archive by participating publishers.


text:
Pfaltzgraff Stoneware Village Salad Plate Set of 6 Brown & Tan 7 1/8"D
Quantity available: 1
Pfaltzgraff "Village" salad plate set of 6, circa 1976. Each measures 7 1/8"d. Brown stenciled tulip pattern on beige background. Heavy stoneware, made in USA. No chips or cracks. Sold as a set. Inglenook Antiques...Established 1989.
Items Similar To "Pfaltzgraff Stoneware Village Salad Plate Set of 6 Brown & Tan 7 ..."
Inglenook Antiques & Collectibles
Lake Wales, Florida
Dealer accepts: Cash, PayPal, Money Order
Shipping: $18.00


text:
Discussion of "Dynamic Stress Analysis of Railway Bridges"
See related content
by DataNotAvailable
Serial Information: Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, 1941, Vol. 67, Issue 7, Pg. 1269-1272
Document Type: Discussion & Closure
Subject Headings: Stress analysis | Railroad bridges | Dynamic analysis | Dynamic structural analysis | Rail transportation | Bridge tests
Services: Buy this book/Buy this article
Return to search


text:
Home >
Sort by:
Acuvue Oasys For Astigmatism
A new way to see the world ACUVUE® OASYS Brand Contact Lenses
for ASTIGMATISM. Two proven technologies Accelerated...
Prices starting: as low as $44.95
View more info
Air Optix for Astigmatism
CIBA VISION® AIR OPTIX for Astigmatism lenses are a breakthrough in soft contact lenses and represent a new option for ...
Prices starting: as low as $60.95
Biofinity Toric
Biofinity® contact lenses are made using Coopervision's patented Aquaform technology, which optimzes the relationship b...
Prices starting: as low as $59.95
Biomedics Toric / Optimedics
Biomedics Toric is the benchmark soft lens for patients needing correction for astigmatism and desiring a 2-week wear cy...
Prices starting: as low as $40.00
Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus Toric
DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Toric 30 Pack features three moisturizing agents to provide comfort throughout the day. Triple ...
Prices starting: as low as $39.95
Extreme H2O 54% Toric
Prices starting: as low as $48.95
Focus Dailies Toric 30 Pk
Focus DAILIES Progressives soft contact lenses can provide individuals with presbyopia, clear and comfortable vision at ...
Prices starting: as low as $40.95
Frequency 55 Toric
Frequency 55 Toric lenses combine astigmatism correction with the convenience and comfort of frequent replacement. You w...
Prices starting: as low as $59.00
Frequency 55 Toric XR
Description Frequency 55 Toric XR uses a unique lens design to offer easy to care for lenses with exceptional comfort an...
Prices starting: as low as $142.95
Preference Toric
Preference Toric quarterly planned replacement lenses are durable, easy to handle and virtually maintenance free. Meetin...
Prices starting: as low as $159.95
Proclear Compatibles Toric
Proclear compatible contact lenses manufactured by Cooper Vision (formerly Biocompatibles).
''May provide improved co...
Prices starting: as low as $56.95
Proclear Multifocal Toric
Proclear Multifocal Toric contact lenses are monthly disposable soft contact lenses manufactured by CooperVision. Procle...
Prices starting: as low as $154.95
Proclear Toric XR
Proclear Toric contact lenses offer an unrivaled level of comfort in a monthly disposable toric lens. The Proclear Toric...
Prices starting: as low as $125.00
PureVision Toric
Lens Type:
This lens is designed to be worn as an extended wear lens for up to 30 days of continuous wear. However, on...
Soflens 66 Toric (Soflens Toric)
Soflens 66 Toric is a two-week replacement lens for people with astigmatism. The SofLens66® Toric contact lens has a uni...
Prices starting: as low as $36.50
Vertex Toric (Encore Toric)
Vertex Toric (Encore Toric) are disposable contact lenses whose UltraSync technology offers a uniquely comfortable fit a...
Prices starting: as low as $45.95
Vertex Toric XR (Encore Toric XR)
Vertex Toric XR contact lenses are designed to provide more stability and less rotation for a comfortable and consistent...
Prices starting: as low as $119.95
Design WebExpo. Copyright © 2009 Todayslens.ca all rights


text:
Are you interested in living with an established intentional community? New houses available!
- Category
- Community With Opening
The Songaia Greater Neighborhood is an established intentional community that has been thriving over the past couple decades. Our community is known for its strong social connections, consensus processes, and a sustainability-focused shared food program. Due to new houses that are being built directly next to our community, we are excited that we now have the opportunity to expand and welcome new members.
Neighborhood community members have access to:
- Beautiful neighborhood in a park-like setting
- Vibrant intergenerational community of over forty people
- Permaculture organic gardens and CSA Forest, meadow, and orchards
- Food program for bulk buying and sharing 5 meals per week
- Wood shop, pottery studio, community house, play room, etc.
- Regular social events and celebrations
Homes at Songaia rarely turn-over, leaving few opportunities to buy homes in the community. However, an external developer is building new houses directly adjacent to Songaia. The houses will be accessible to our community, and are closer to our Common House and Garden than most of our current houses.
We have negotiated a first opportunity to purchase the homes that are on our border. This first-choice arrangement means you can lock in a set price (many homes in our area bid-up higher than their asking price) with an option to buy before the house goes on the market. The window for exercising the first option to purchase is closing quickly. If you are interested in purchasing or investing in one of these homes adjacent to the Songaia neighborhood we would love to connect with you.
Current information about options can be found here: http://www.songaia.com/housing.html


text:
Maxine Waters Reclaiming Her Time Just Became Everyone's New Summer '17 Mantra
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters puts her foot down by reclaiming her time.
For eight seasons TV audiences loved watching actress Tracee Ellis Ross bask in the single girl dating scene as Joan Clayton on the hit comedy series Girlfriends. But for her new role as Dr. Carla Reed in the new BET sitcom, Reed Between The Lines, which also stars The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, she's drastically changing sitcom gears.
"What you can expect to see is a happily married couple, who's working it out raising three kids," Ross told BET.com. "Malcolm plays a stay–at–home dad, an online NYU professor holding down the fort so I can get my practice moving because I am a therapist. Our show is about the zany things that happen when you have three kids, are trying to work and live your life."
Ross says it's been a "wonderful and very special" experience playing a new television role and that fans shouldn't expect a rehash of her old one. "She's different than Joan," she says. "Carla has a lot more faith, is a lot less neurotic and she has a man behind her and at her side."
Reed Between The Lines premieres October 11th on BET.
(Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/PictureGroup)
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters puts her foot down by reclaiming her time.
"Black women: Be fearless. Speak out for equal pay."


text:
This air-conditioned 3-bedroom self-catering Holiday Villa has one twin room and two double rooms and is situated on the sea front in a small secure gated complex adjacent to the Watamu marine park.
The balcony overlooks the beach, which is also a secured area.
The daily maid service will clean, make beds, do the washing and ironing, and generally take care of the Villa for you.
Resort facilities include
Transfers: Approximately 90 minutes from Mombasa and 30 minutes from Malindi,
airport transfers can also be arranged.
Ideally placed for visits to the Mida Adventure Centre, the Gedi Ruins, Watamu Bio-Ken snake park, Tsavo National Park (East) and Malindi Town.
7nts self-catering 3-bedroom villa for four adults
Four days' sole boat Big Game Fishing for four adults
Taxi for the short drive to and from the boat each fishing day
All big game tackle and bait
Packed lunch, soft drinks, water and beer
Malindi Airport transfers
Taxes and service charges at levels presently in force in Kenya.
PRICE: from £1,035 per person
Flights, Personal Expenses, Personal Holiday Insurance, Local Tips (non compulsory)


text: Gary and Petro, Yes, BitDefender has various issues with Applian software. The issues tend to resolve after you run the program, try to access the internet in some fashion (ie register), close the program, and attempt the task again. Of course, this has to be repeated each time the software is updated as well. We have reached out to BitDefender, but they have been unresponsive. It will take actual BitDefender customers to complain to them in order for them to change. Jeffrey Wilson Applian Technologies, Inc. From: Petro Giannakopoulos<mailto:petrogia@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 8:04 AM To: blindreplay@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:blindreplay@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Hopefully your recordings will work for you today. I seem to recall that Applian had mentioned issues with a certain AntiVirus program and I believe it was Bit Defender but lets wait to hear from Dr. Wilson on this. Does Bit Defender have its own firewall. If yes, it could be that it blocking parts of Replay Media Catcher 5 functions. I have been told via mailing list and a computer specialist that the Vipre Internet Security program is like 98% accessible with screen readers. It is not free. Only one part of this program is inacessible and I was told you can leave this part alone. Check to see if it supports Windows XP. Here is the website http://www.threattracksecurity.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Petraccaro" <garypet130@xxxxxxxxx> To: <blindreplay@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 11:10 PM Subject: [blindreplay] New Antivirus Just added Bit Defender to my system and my recordings didn't come out today. If it happens tomorrow, I'll be asking for suggestions for an a-v program. The system is still XP with MSIE 8 and all updates, btw. -- To unsubscribe: e-mail blindreplay-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in subject To contact list owner: e-mail blindreplay-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- To unsubscribe: e-mail blindreplay-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in subject To contact list owner: e-mail blindreplay-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


text:
It looks like you've lost connection to our server. Please check your internet connection or reload this page.
log in
scroll to top
A Description of the Process After a Normal Person Ingests Food
Page 1 of 4
Continue for 3 more pages →
Read full document
← View the full, formatted essay now!
Download this essay
Print this essay
Read full document
Get full access to this
document and many more!
Document details:
Words: 2,346


text:
Sons and Lovers
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Format: PDF / Kindle / ePub
Size: 10.85 MB
Downloadable formats: PDF
Pages: 464
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Unexpurgated edition edition (August 28, 1992)
Mockery in Spanish Golden Age Literature: Analysis of Burlesque Representation
Fabulous Females and Peerless Pirs: Tales of Mad Adventure in Old Bengal
To His Wife
Lacan, Discourse, Event: New Psychoanalytic Approaches to Textual Indeterminacy
Where Silence Reigns (New Directions Paperbook)
She comments on Cinderella speaking for herself — female voices seeking a hearing (pp. 236-42) and the voiceless Cinderella in the Echo Chamber of the new market rules (pp. 242-44) Kokoro: Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life (Lafcadio Hearn Library) (v. 4) http://www.pknsb.org/library/kokoro-hints-and-echoes-of-japanese-inner-life-lafcadio-hearn-library-v-4. In America the old views of the Bible were defended with zeal and learning by Dr. Green, of Princeton, author of a series of Biblical works extending from 1863 to 1899; also by E. In Great Britain the conservatives have been represented in recent times by Alfred Cave, J. Keil, who died in 1888, was the last exegete of international name who stood without compromise for tradition , source: Wordsworth and Coleridge download online Wordsworth and Coleridge Lyrical Ballads. Copyright by the Christian Century Foundation and used by permission. Current articles and subscription information can be found at www.christiancentury.org. This material was prepared for Religion Online by Ted & Winnie Brock. Sociological criticism addresses long-noticed social features of the biblical text. The single most pervasive subject of the Old Testament traditions is the community of Israel itself On Writing, Editing, and Publishing: Essays Explicative and Hortatory (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) read epub. The more curious or enterprising amongst you may wish to read further about some of these features, and you'll find that easy to do by simply going to a library and picking up one of the books or journals I mention Monsters and the poetic read here iceeonline.org. Reading and writing strategies that prepare students for advance placement courses. International Schools Journal, 23(2) pp. 36-42 Michel Foucault http://wpbum.com/library/michel-foucault. Marx and Friedrich Engels collaborated to produce a range of publications based on capitalism, class struggles and socialist movements. These theories and ideologies can be found within three published works: The first publication Communist Manifesto (1848) argues that 'the history of all hitherto existing societies is the history of class struggle'. [2] As class struggle is the engine room of history, to understand the course of history, one must analyse the class relations that typify different historical epochs, the antagonisms and forms of class struggle embodied in such class relations Truth in American Fiction: The read online http://thewebpatriot.com/?lib/truth-in-american-fiction-the-legacy-of-rhetorical-idealism.
The Poetical Works Of Skelton And Donne: With A Memoir Of Each V2
Literature in the Digital Age: An Introduction (Cambridge Introductions to Literature)
Works (Part 1)
Hegel's Philosophy and Feminist Thought: Beyond Antigone? (Breaking Feminist Waves)
The Complete Guide to Sherlock Holmes
Science and Sensation in Romantic Poetry (Cambridge Studies in Romanticism)
Gender and Authorship in the Sidney Circle
Postmodern Ethics, Emptiness, and Literature: Encounters between East and West (Studies in Comparative Philosophy and Religion)
A Pair of Blue Eyes (Penguin Classics)
The Sandman: His Japanese Stories
The Wheel of Language: Representing Speech in Middle English Poetry 1377-1422 (Medieval Studies)
In a Fast Coach With a Pretty Woman: Jane Austen and Samuel Johnson (Ams Studies in the Eighteenth Century)
The Long View: Essays on the Discipline of Hope and Poetic Craft
What Ever Happened to Modernism?
The Works of Edmund Spenser, Volume 1
The Book of The Love-Smitten Heart (Garland Library of Medieval Literature)
Literature and the Supernatural: Essays for the Maynooth Bicentenary
The Challenge of Comparative Literature (Sams Teach Yourself Today)
Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism, Vol. 169
Film and Comic Books
Rated 5.0/5
based on 2205 customer reviews


text:
'90s Kids, You Need This Reptar Bar
- Add to List
- Bookmark
- Share!
Lindt Lindor Wonderland Gift Box, 42.3 oz
4.72 / 5 based on 43 Reviews
Product Description
Celebrate the Abundance of the Season with a Chocolate Gift from Lindt Lindt s keepsake Holiday box comes filled with 100 delectable Lindor truffles in milk, dark, white, extra dark and peanut butter. Sure to generate sweet memories long after the Lindor truffles are gone. Discover the Lindor truffle. Smooth, melting, luscious. When you break its shell, Lindor starts to melt and so will you. see more...
Top Questions No one has asked a question yet! Be the first!
Lindt Lindor Wonderland Gift Box, 42.3 oz
Reviews (43)
I mean, who doesn't love these? My office got a box of these from a client this year and we all absolutely loved them!! The packaging is gorgeous, they are delicious, and just can't be beat. The chocolate is very smooth compared to a lot of other brands. This is a Holiday staple for sure.
This are the best chocolates I've ever tried. They are very creamy and the flavor is just perfect. They have such a good amount of chocolate flavor and you just want to keep eating them. My friends and I love them and we always buy it.
Absolutely another favorite of mine! I love getting there for Christmas time and they are just sooo amazing and melt in the mouth chocolate. I love love these I truly believe non chocolate likers could love these too
These truffles are my guilty pleasure! there is something so satisfying about slowly unwrapping the candy dropping it into your mouth and letting it melt so creamy so wonderful all your problems just fade away!
I recommend as a gift during the holidays. Lindt is a beyond wonderful chocolatier brand, rich flavorful candies. Pricey for this pack, but you get a lot for your money!! Definitely worth the buy for sure.
Favorite chocolates for holiday as it to give as a gift! Everyone enjoys these chocolates! Very smooth and creamy taste I haven't came across one I didn't like! Good price for higher quality chocolate
Lindt Lindor Truffles are absolutely incredible. The hard chocolate shell with the buttery chocolate inside is just amazing. I could easily go through a whole bag (or two). Definitely worth it to buy
Can never go wrong with Lindt chocolate. The truffles are out of this world amazing. I never knew about all of the different flavors until about a year ago and now I'm hooked!
Absolute waste of money. Chocolates were too sweet with similar type of flavor. I think they could have done a better job finding new flavors for the chocolates.
This chocolate is yummy. Not too sweet and not too bitter. It's a little pricey, but good for a splurge every once and a while. It's pretty good for the price.
Looking for
your answer?
Be the First to Ask a Question


text:
See the about tab for more information on the first edition capsules.
Have a look in the photos tab, almost every capsule you see there is one of these 'gently used' ones.
$87 – $107
These are the first edition capsules you've been looking at in the photographs, they are celebrities! However that does mean they have been handled and perhaps not treated as well as they should have been.
They still work fine but they aren't as pretty due to scratches on the chrome plating.
Buyer-supplied address and encrypted seed/secret key is laser engraved into the titanium ring-pair within the capsule.


text:
Microsoft will now be collecting royalties from two more companies that build products running on Android and Chrome operating systems. The two companies are Aluratek and Coby Electronics.
"Microsoft has licensed more than 70 percent of all U.S. Android devices," said Microsoft officials. Aluratek makes Android tablets, e-readers, and digital picture frames. Coby makes Android tablets, netbooks, and e-readers.
Microsoft claims that Android and Chrome violate a number of unspecified patents and companies that choose to build products around Android are taking a risk. This is how they convinced several Android and Linux based device companies to pay royalties rather than fight back. Some of those companies include HTC, LG, Samsung, TomTom, General Dynamics, Amazon, Buffalo, Compal, and Velocity Micro.
Barnes & Noble refused to sign a patent deal with Microsoft for a while, but ended up making a deal anyway. Microsoft ended up investing $300 million into a new joint venture with Barnes & Noble as part of a settlement.