text:
Stay Up to Date
Receive Bicycle Friendly America news delivered straight to your inbox every other week.
April 23, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiBy Lindsay Plante, BFA Communications Intern
April 20, 2012by KatieWe've talked before about ads that dis on bikes (see the revoked GM ad), but let's talk for a minute about companies that use biking in their ads to give them a "cool" factor.
April 19, 2012by Darren FluscheYesterday, the House passed a 90-day extension of the current transportation authorization law. Unlike past extensions, this one includes amendments related to "environmental streamlining," harbor maintenance, and the disposal of coal ash. Environmental groups oppose these changes.
April 19, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiWith annual sales of nearly $5 billion and 20,000 employees worldwide, Rockwell Collins is among the top manufacturers of aviation electronics and communication systems globally.
April 19, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiYesterday, we announced 67 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses, and, with this latest round of awards, we passed a couple of notable milestones: There are now more than 400 BFBs nationwide who employ more than 500,000 workers.
April 18, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiWe hate to draw any of the well-deserved spotlight from the 67 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses we announced today, but we just had to take a moment to commend the efforts of the University of South Carolina.
April 18, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiMore than 500,000 American employees now work at a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB), thanks to visionary leadership in the private and public sector.
April 17, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiAs a kid in California, I rode my bike to pass endless hours outside with my friends, getting wind in my hair and mud on my tires. As a college student at the University of Missouri, I rode to get to class and work — and the bluff-top winery off the Katy Trail.
April 17, 2012by Alison DeweyWe all know that riding a bike is good for the environment, our health, and our pocketbooks, but here's one more way it pays to bike – The Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit. With folks filing their returns for Uncle Sam, there's no day like Tax Day to encourage employers to offer this transportation benefit to employees.
April 16, 2012by supportIt may seem like I'm blogging about Georgia a lot lately, and it's for good reason. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is one of two Advocacy Advance model grant recipients.


text:
|» Products
|» Soap Dispenser
|» Liquid Soap Dispenser
Soap Dispenser is a device which found in Public toilets, when manipulated or triggered appropriately; it dispenses soap (usually in small, single-use quantities). It can be manually operated by means of a handle, or can be automatic.
JET Soap Dispenser Specification:
Jet Soap Dispenser Salient Features
We require the inquiry for the products as per the details given below:
We Want Mainly Inquiries from Mumbai, Pune and Goa

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Social media's popularity is continuously growing with more and more people joining new and existing networks every day, which makes for a very busy neighborhood. Having new neighbors always moving in, like Google Plus and old ones moving out, like MySpace, would even make Mr. Rogers head spin.
However, the great people over at Column Five Media created this infographic, which will help in deciding, which neighbor would you (or do you) end up visiting the most?


text:
When I was 15, I used to play a lot of football. Even more than I skied. I dreamt of playing in a big club and making an amazing career. I trained a lot and after a while I joined a good team near my home town. In 2 years I had improved a lot, thanks to an awesome coach, and I got selected amongst the 20 best players of my region (Rhône-Alpes, France). This opportunity led me to a big tournament aiming to create the future young French team (under 18 years old). I didn't play good enough to be selected but 2 big French clubs (Lyon & Marseille) offered me the possibility to join their club. I really had to make up my mind before joining one of them because I was good at skiing aswell.
At the same time, I won my first big competition in Freeskiing. It was tricky for me because everyone wanted to give me advice so I was a bit doubtful in my decision. I weighed the pros and cons and I decided to continue with my skiing career. I was scared about leaving my family & friends to join a big football club. Pursuing a football career requires too many sacrifices, I wasn't ready for it at that time.
Now, I have no regrets because I really love what I do, but I'm still curious about if I would have managed to become a famous football player. Life is made of choices and that decision was probably the biggest one for me so far.
When and how did you start skiing? I started skiing when I was 2 years old. Before going on the slopes, I used to train on my floor's apartment, I walked around the apartment for hours with my skis on. Once I looked confident enough, my parents sent me to the slopes.
When did you decide to become a pro? I spent a summer on a glacier in France in 2005 and I trained really hard on a special feature (a rail) and after a while I was able to make crazy things on this feature. At the end of the summer a team manager came to me and offered me a small contract. Then I realized that I could become a pro.
What makes you unreasonable? I would say that I'm unreasonable because I have the capacity to keep my fear away when I'm about to do a crazy jump. I kind of disconnect my brain and I only focus on what I have to do to succeed. People think that I'm unreasonable but I'm just confident about what I do.
What has been a highlight in your career? I got invited to the Winter X Games in 2011 and 2012. This competition is the Grail for us. I was only 18 years old and it was a real honor to be part of this event. Lots of people came to see me so I was under pressure but it was definitely the best moment of my career.
What are your plans for the future? I don't know exactly but I want to keep working in the sport industry. I studied in a business school so I kind of understand how the industry works. I'm sure that my sport experience can be useful for any company. I would love to work in big events or as a sport agent. Let's see what the future holds for me.
Name 10 things you never travel without? My ski stuff, friends, MacBook, iPhone, my girlfriend's picture, Nike Air Jordan, school homework, boardshorts.
What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? I really enjoy my life, I travel with my friends all around the world to do what I love the most: skiing. I would not change my life for anyone else's. I know that I won't be able to do this forever. So I'm staying aware that I have to enjoy every single day until I retire from skiing. It helps me to get out of bed.
If we visited you at breakfast, what would you be eating? I would prepare a home-made juice with apple, pear, kiwi, orange and banana and I would make toast with cheese ham and eggs. Best way to get ready for the day.
If you weren't skiing, what would you do? I would have liked to start my own company. During my studies I had the time to imagine different projects. Maybe one day I will try to make it happen... We'll see.
Any other sports you're good at? I used to play football even more than I skiied. I was pretty close to stop skiing to pursue a football career. I still play a lot of football. I would like to improve in surf, skateboard & snowboard. These 3 sports are pretty close in terms of feelings.
What music are you listening to? I like listening to rock music (garage, psychedelic, punk...), it's really stimulating when I ski. Examples of artists: Ty Segall, The Cramps, Black keys, Rancho Relaxo...
What has been the scariest moment in your sport career? 10 years ago, one of my friends called me to go skiing. It had been snowing for 10 days and the snow conditions were amazing. He led me to a small jump that he had previously shaped. We were so excited that we almost forgot that it was a day with high risk of avalanches (4 out of 5). He tried the jump first. I was filming him, he crashed but not that bad. I turned off the camera and then he started to talk to me. Few seconds later, a big avalanche covered him. He didn't have a beeper so I called the ski patrol. Before the patrol came, I was totally shocked, I tried to dig in order to find him but it was not efficient at all. Five long minutes later, the ski patrol arrived and they organized the search. Finally, we got him out after 40 minutes. He was stuck under 4 meters of snow. Fortunately, he had absolutely nothing, it was a miracle. For me it was a terrible experience, but it has helped me to get aware of the danger of the mountains.
What was your most embarrassing moment in your career/life? The second time I competed at the X Games, I was in my home town (Tignes), and I had big support from the crowd. Everyone expected me to represent Tignes and France (because I was the only French guy) as well as I could. The night before the competition it had rained a lot so the competition got really tricky. My ski preparer didn't put the correct wax on my board so I didn't have enough speed to jump over the different features. When the competition started, everyone was at the bottom of the course with all the flags to support me but I was already aware that it would be an embarrassing day. As expected I crashed during my 2 runs on the first feature. This was definitely the most embarrassing day of my career.
How does your training routine look like? I'm not a competitor anymore. So my training routine has changed a little bit. When I competed, I used to train a lot in order to improve my technical tricks. Now, I'm more focused on exploring the backcountry so I work differently. The experience is one's most important skill so I focus on learning more about the mountain every day. I'm still improving technically but I'm trying to progress on my freeriding skills even more.
Describe your perfect day? Go to a big backcountry kicker that would be previously shaped. Blue bird and no wind. I would try a triple cork and I would land it. Then, I would go to my friend's home to have a look at the shot. To celebrate, we would all go having a drink to an English bar in Val d'Isère. That would be a perfect day.
Julien's Favorites
Sync Ski / Snowboard Pants€199,99
Piste Hoodie Fleece€79,99
Everyday Beanie€19,99


text:
Study after study shows that people basically eat three pounds of food a day, regardless whether the food is high calorie or low calorie. Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., a nutrition research at Pennsylvania State University, has conducted a ton of research on appetite and has found time and time again that people feel just as full after a low-calorie meal vs. a high-calorie meal, provided that both meals contain the same volume of food.
So what does this mean? Foods with high volume and low calories are a dieter's best friend. Watermelon, honeydew and soup all have one thing in common: they are full of water and fiber and low in calories. Basically, you will feel more full and satisfied from a cup of melon than a slice of cheesecake.
Honeydew is a great high volume food because about 90 percent of the melon is water. Research shows that water in foods, such as melon and soup, do a better job of appetite control than solid food plus a glass of water, although no one knows why. The Volumetrics Diet explains this in more detail and is a great everyday diet solution.
Honeydew is not only great because it is low-calorie, it also is full of potassium, vitamin A, calcium and magnesium. One cup of honeydew has a whopping 404 mg of potassium! Potassium can lower rates of heart disease and stroke and is a key component of healthy blood pressure. One study found that people with high blood pressure who ate potassium-rich foods lowered their risk of fatal stroke by 40 percent.
Honeydew and other melons are a great choice for keeping kids hydrated during the hot days of summer and satisfying the entire family's appetite between meals.
Now that summer is approaching, melons, such as honeydew and watermelon are in season. So add honeydew to your "honey do" list and pick one up for your family.
I personally prefer to eat melon plain and I am not a fan of it in soup or smoothie's, but I found a great recipe on Epicurious for a honeydew-lime Popsicle that I wanted to share with you. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Do you like honeydew? What do you think about the study that high-volume foods are the key to weight loss? I'd love to hear from you!
Honeydew Lime Popsicles
- 1/4 cup superfine or regular granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (3 1/2-lb) ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups)
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- Dissolve sugar in water by stirring if using superfine or by heating in a small heavy saucepan if using regular granulated (then cool).
- Blend half of melon and half of lime juice in a blender until smooth. Add syrup and remaining melon and lime juice and purée until smooth. Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart glass measure or bowl, pressing on solids and then discarding them.
- Pour mixture into molds and freeze until slushy, about 2 hours.
- Insert sticks, and then freeze Popsicles until completely hardened, at least 6 hours.


text:
The designer of processors for Apple's iPhone, United Kingdom-based ARM Holdings, reported earnings Tuesday in a mostly positive call, but there was one comment with regard to a drop in future high-end smartphone sales that may give potential buyers of Apple pause.
The reason I pay a lot of attention to the details of ARM Holdings' UK:ARM business is because such details provide one of the most reliable independent data sets about smartphones, especially about Apple AAPL, +0.28% About 95% of the world's smartphones have an ARM processor.
After adjusting for extraordinary items, earnings for ARM Holding came at GBP0.05 compared to consensus of GBP0.06; revenues came at GBP189.1 million vs. consensus of GBP183.72 million. The company guided mostly in line with consensus. In spite of good earnings, the stock got crushed before recovering later in the day.
The most interesting quote from the conference call was, "And while it will be a glorious thing if everybody on the planet spends $700 on smartphone, it just isn't going to happen." This is a reference to iPhones. This common-sense statement points to a flaw in many analyses of Apple.
The company estimated that in 2013, 1.1 billion smartphones were sold in the world, bringing the total to about 2 billion. The company stated that the growth is in entry- and mid-level phones, and that high-end-phone sales are slowing. Herein lies the problem for Apple. When Apple stock was in full bloom approaching $700, I wrote that the high-end smartphone market in developed countries was near saturation, and that would cause trouble for Apple. I was an early bull on Apple buying aggressively with an average price of $131 but many independent indicators of the kind illustrated in this column made me turn bearish. I wrote on MarketWatch hours before Apple's peak at $705 that the "smart money" was selling the stock.
Apple has no product at the entry level where most of the growth lies. There is still a significant amount of growth in emerging markets in mid-range phones, but Apple's entry iPhone 5C has been a failure because not only it was not priced right, it was simply an old phone repackaged; consumers saw through this and did not go for iPhone 5C because they had mid-range phones available from competitors with exciting new features and lower price points.
ARM expects 15%-20% growth in smartphones in 2014 and a long-term growth rate of about 10%. In contrast to the total market, ARM sees only about 4% growth in high-end phones.
Certainly Apple has Macs, iPads and iPods; but about three quarters of Apple's profits come from iPhone.
In response to my recent column Trading Apple after its incredible iPhone run ends , I received over 30 emails; most of the emails inquired about the end of the iPhone run. ARM earnings provide more data to support the conclusion in that column.
Let's look at two charts. The first chart compares ARM with Apple during some of the period of Apple's bull run.
Please click here for the chart.
You will notice that ARM and Apple stocks tracked each other as well as they can be expected to in the real world.
The second chart compares Apple to ARM since Apple peaked.
Please click here for the chart.
You will notice that while Apple stock fell, ARM stock hung in near the highs. The reason is that the market recognized ARM was benefiting from Apple's competitors catching up with Apple.
From an investment perspective, the case for holding Apple stock is not based on existing products, but on the potential for Apple entering new product or service categories, such as wearables, iTV, and mobile payments.
Disclosure: Subscribers to The Arora Report have long positions in Apple.


text:
The following items were taken from Aug. 23 through 29, 1964, Examiner.
• After 38 years in one location in the Memorial Building, the Independence Chamber of Commerce will move into new offices Oct. 1 announced Earl Annis, chamber president. The new offices will be in the Fender Building, 314 W. U.S. 24, near the Truman Library.
• Whizzo the Clown and a trampoline act by Tom Hairabedian, a winner of the Inter-collegiate Pacific Coast trampoline championship, have been added to the attractions of the Boys Club carnival.
• The largest rattlesnake ever seen in the Jacomo area, a four foot timber rattler, was killed by Deputy Sheriff Evan Seedorf. He ran over it with his car and killed it with his night stick.
• Jackson Square-goers saw a rodeo-style parade. The event featured the Air Force Drill Team from Richards-Gebaur AFB, the Milgram Bandwagon directed by Phil Turner, and appearances by Maybell Franz, Miss Independence, and Pamela Smith, Miss Jackson County.
• Former President Harry S Truman had a silver bellied beaver Stetson presented him by TV's Stoney Burke. Burke (Jack Lord) is the star of this year's Independence Civic Rodeo.
The following items were taken from the Aug. 23 through 29, 1914, Examiner.
• Jackson County has followed the example of Independence and is to be dry for at least four years. The result of county's local option election was a great victory for the "drys." The majority of more than 500 is so large and substantial that no serious effort will be made to overturn the popular will. The total "dry" vote was 3248; the total "wet" vote was 2729.
• Jackson County is one of the big fruit counties of Missouri. A summary of reports from the fruit growers of the county shows that more spraying has been done than heretofore, and that there will be between seventy-five and a hundred thousand bushels of marketable apples. Many of the orchard men will sell the entire crop on the tree, others will gather their crop and market at F.O.B. station.
• Germany sacrificed one of its latest type of Zeppelin dirigibles in a vain attempt to destroy the royal palace at Antwerp with high explosives. Although the entire city was terror stricken over the appearance of the "sky dreadnought," the quick work of the forts at Hemixem practically demolished it and drove it to earth, capturing the entire crew.
• Pleading lack of money, the county court told a delegation from the Council of Women's Clubs that it was not yet ready to build the new Girl's Home on the land north of this city, which was purchased last year. The 80 acres of land cost about $18,000. The women asked the court to put up a building to cost about $17,000. When the court declined to do so, the women withdrew their plans and will draw up plans for a less expensive building.
– Jillayne Ritchie


text:
Happy Birthday!
Right on man! Already got my tix, paid a bit more than I probably needed to for Mezz, but demand is high for that one. I scored 3rd row center in the lower balcony at The Warfield for under face though, so pretty happy about that. Heard about Chappelle and even saw a video already getting spread around of the incident hahaha. Amazing. Super stoked for these shows!
Did you make it last night? I'm going to The Mezz and The Warfield, just wanted to hear how it was if you were able to snag a ticket.
P.S. your PMs are full
No way in SB!? Me too! Hahaha
Oh damn hahah. Tame impala by chance?
same to you!
Your Veronica Mars post just made me scream in anger.
I have some space now if you'd like to re-send.
Coachella Junkie
old school


text:
By Reginald Kaigler (DEMCAD)
What's happening in Connecticut is not only unconstitutional, but downright irresponsible. Following the Sandy Hook shooting in December 2012, the CT legislature decided to ignore the second amendment and restrict gun rights by creating a state registry system that would require every so called "assault rifle" and high capacity magazine in the state to be registered by the end of Dec. 31st, 2013. This draconian law was passed by Democrats under the claim that it would make the public safer.
But there was never any evidence that such a law could ever increase public safety. For years, gun control advocates claimed that the pro-second amendment crowd was 'paranoid' to assume that registration would lead to confiscation. Despite the fact that there's a long list of historical precedents that show that governments often use registration as a perquisite to confiscation, the gun control crowd often lied about the ramifications of government forcing people to register their rifles.
Connecticut Gun Owners Ignore Registration Deadline
In Connecticut, gun owners have been forced to into a corner. The government has made it clear that they have two options: register their firearms or risk being charged with a felony. Remember, the new law requires that every magazine that held over 10 rounds must be registered. The deadline has passed and many people registered their guns. But the registration is very low. Thousands of gun owners were late in registering and therefore received letters from the State Police warning them to turn in their guns. Because the registration letters arrived late, the government now knows that they have unregistered rifles and this puts these particular gun owners into a very bad spot.
What should they do?
This maybe a good time for them to visit an attorney. Some people may choose to hide their weapons. And if the police come looking for these gun owners, we could see the beginning of a very nasty trend. No one wants to see a confrontation at someone's doorstep. The police may decide to go after these people or just ignore the list. Whatever these gun owners do, they shouldn't break any additional laws. For example, although it is legal for the police to lie to you, it is illegal for you to lie to the police. So don't provide false statements to the police.
CT: Those who missed gun registration deadline getting letters from state police
The U.S. Constitution vs. Legislative law
I came across an interesting video on Youtube that featured a citizen of CT calling an officer and asking if he was going to enter gun owners homes and confiscate their weapons if a GUN OWNER REFUSED TO TURN IN AN UNREGISTERED GUN.
The most fascinating aspect of the phone conversation was the officer's declaration that he didn't want to talk about the constitution. the offficer insisted that he would follow the law and would only consider it unconstitutional if the U.S. Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional. This is interesting because officers are sworn to unhold the U.S. Constititution. Here's my question to that officer and any officer: If Congress passed a law ordering the indefinite detaining of all Black Americans and the U.S. Supreme Court declared it constitutional, would you still support such a measure?
It seems to me at some point, the police must decide that protecting the people is a higher priority than serving politicians. I understand that most officers are not psychotic assholes on a power trip. Most are normal people who just want to do their jobs. But I think the law enforcement community needs to have this very important discussion.
I doubt the Sate Police will start to target gun owners, but if there's a domestic violence call, the police may have a reason to search a home and therefore use the gun law against a gun owner.
How do you think this law will be enforced?


text:
£3.15 per 100ml
4 Health & Beautycard pointsinStock
You can only use PayPal to buy a subscription product
Veet in-shower hair removal cream for normal skin has been specially formulated to give you impeccably smooth skin in just 3 minutes.
Veet in-shower hair removal cream for normal skin
Enriched with lotus milk and jasmine fragrance for sumptuous softness
Leaves skin impeccably smooth for longer than shaving
Suitable for very short hair - legs, arms, underarms and bikini line
Works while you shower for silky skin in just 3 minutes
Veet In Shower Hair Removal Cream works close to the root even on short hair, giving you smoothness for up to four days. Veet In Shower has been designed to fit in with your busy routine: with a unique combination of water-resisting ingredients, it works while you shower so you can get on with your day. Our Normal Skin formula is enriched with Lotus Milk, known for its skin softening properties and scented with Jasmine fragrance. So you'll have not just smooth, but silky-soft, nourished skin - and hair regrowth feels softer, too. Enriched with lotus milk and a delightful jasmine fragrance, it leaves skin feeling beautifully moisturised, touchably soft and delicately scented. Suitable for your legs, arms, underarms and bikini line, it works even on very short hair for luxuriously smooth skin that lasts longer than shaving. The special formula means you can use it even while you shower - simply cover the desired area with cream using the soft, coloured side of the sponge provided, wait for 1 minute and step into the shower. Don't worry if the cream starts to wash away, just direct the water stream away from covered areas for the first 2-6 minutes of showering, then wipe off the cream using the white side of the sponge to pull dissolved hairs away for impeccably smooth skin.
Do not exceed 6 minutes total application time.
Suitable for use on the legs, arms, underarms & bikini line. Not suitable for use on head, face, eyes, nose, ears, around the anus, genitals and nipples or any other body parts.
Do not use on varicose veins, scars, moles, spotty, broken, irritated, sunburnt skin or on skin that has had an adverse reaction to hair removal creams in the past. Always leave 72 hours between hair removal sessions.
Check with your doctor before using if you are on any medication which can affect the skin, if you suffer from any skin related disorder, or if you have a condition which may affect the skin.
Before every use, test your skin reaction by applying and removing the product to a small part of the area you wish to treat, following the directions for use. If after 24 hours there is no adverse reaction, continue to use.
If you experience any smarting/tingling during use, remove the product immediately and rinse thoroughly with cold water. If a burning sensation persists, seek medical advice.
Skin may be more sensitive for a short time after use, so avoid scratching. After use we recommend waiting 24 hours before using anti-perspirant, any other perfumed product, using artificial tanning equipment, swimming or sunbathing. Keep out of reach of children.
Aqua,Urea,Cetearyl Alcohol,Potassium Thioglycolate,Paraffinum Liquidum,Calcium Hydroxide,Ceteareth-20,Talc,Glycerin,Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer,Potassium Hydroxide,Magnesium Trisilicate,Parfum,Propylene Glycol,Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate,Sodium Gluconate,Acrylates Copolymer,Linalool,Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate,Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract,Phenoxyethanol,Potassium Sorbate,Xanthan Gum,Methylchloroisothiazolinone,Methylisothiazolinone,CI 77891,CI 45380 (3)
Size (150) Unit (ML) Height (18.4) Width (11.6) Depth (5.1)
Product code: 247839
Takes from 3-6 minutes
Beautifully smooth skin in just 5 steps
Before using, please read pack precautions carefully.
1 Before you shower, use the soft, coloured side of the sponge to apply the cream evenly onto dry skin. Don't rub it in. Make sure the hair you want to remove is completely covered. Don't forget to wash any cream off your hands.
2 Wait at least 1 minute before stepping into the shower.
3 Now continue with your normal shower routine. For the first 2 minutes in the shower, try to avoid putting the cream directly in the stream of water, so that it stays on long enough to work. It is usual for some cream to gradually wash away at this stage.
4 Now that the cream has been on your skin for 3 minutes in total, use the white side of the sponge to gently remove a small test area of cream. If the hair comes away easily, massage the sponge in a circular motion to remove the rest. If your hair is more stubborn, you can leave the cream on for up to 3 more minutes - but not any longer, as you don't want to exceed a total of 6 minutes with the cream on your skin. For more sensitive areas use the soft, coloured side of the sponge to remove the cream.
5 Rinse your skin thoroughly with water to remove the cream completely, and then dry. Rinse the sponge, and keep the tube closed when not in use to make sure the cream stays effective.
order before 6pm - arrives within 5 working days
order before 6pm - arrives within 5 working days
*FREE for Health & Beautycard members when you spend £10 or more
FREE for non-members when you spend £15 or more
All other orders £3
order before 6pm - arrives next day after 1pm
*FREE with orders over £15
order before 2pm - arrives next day
Despatched directly from our supplier, with delivery within within 5 working days. Sorry, we can't deliver this item to store for collection.
order before 2pm - arrives within 5 working days
*FREE for Health & Beautycard members when you spend £10 or more
FREE for non-members when you spend £15 or more
All other orders £3
order before 2pm - arrives within 5 working days
arrives 7 working days
***At this busy time of the year it can sometimes take us a little longer to get your order to you***
For more information on delivery options please click here.


text:
Expendables 2... official discussion thread...
Hey you! Reader! Want to be a part of the GREATEST COMIC BOOK AND GEEK COMMUNITY on the web?! Well, they're not accepting new members, but we'll take anyone here, so why not sign up for a free acount? It's fast and it's easy, like your mom! Sign up today! Membership spots are limited!*
*Membership spots not really limited!
Hey you! Reader! Want to be a part of the GREATEST COMIC BOOK AND GEEK COMMUNITY on the web?! Well, they're not accepting new members, but we'll take anyone here, so why not sign up for a free acount? It's fast and it's easy, like your mom! Sign up today! Membership spots are limited!*
*Membership spots not really limited!
by Wisdom000 » Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:11 pmI enjoyed it... it wasn't as good as the first, in fact I refer to it as a Swiss movie, cheesy dialogue and full of plot holes...
The first expendables ties with Black Dynamite as my favorite film of the last decade... if only because it was a movie I waited 30 years to see... It was the Dirty Dozen of my generation.
And the latest one is just more of that... but honestly, I don't think its meant to be anything other than a grand hurrah of self referential tribute to the big damn heroes of the 80's, 90,s and the aughts... and on that level it succeeds marvelously. You don't go to a movie like this for an epic plot or award winning dialogue, you go to it to see big damn heroes engage in ridiculous amounts of violence and throw out awful one liners... and that's all the movie is...
Unlike Dark Knight Rises, which I probably expected to much of, hoping it would break the curse of comic book movie third films, and which left me utterly disappointed and scratching my head. Expendables 2 was what I paid to see. It wasn't as good as the first one, but it didn't have to be...
Really, the only person whose age really showed through in their performance was Norris... who did next to nothing, and whenever he moved looked so stiff I wondered if he wasn't wearing a back brace under his costume... I appreciate that he was there, but he was too clean, too nice, and the self reference paid to his character was by far the most groan inducing... Also, Jet Li's character dropping out of the cast at the beginning was disappointing.
I still say the series needs Al Leong, and getting Kurt Russel in there wouldn't hurt either.
Honestly, to get myself psyched up for Expendables 2, I watched Rambo and Expendables back to back... and I came to realize something. I think when writing Rambo, Sly really glommed onto the team of mercs, and thats what gave him the idea for Expendables... Sly, when he wants to be, is a goddamn good screenwriter...
So coming off of Rambo, he wrote Expendables, and it sort of had an underlying vibe, but then he got the idea, the incredibly generous idea, to give the action stars of the 80's and 90's, friends of his who hadn't had a break in years, or jsut people whom he respected, and team them up with some of the newcomers... and the end product took on a bit of a sillier tone than what he had originally written. It happens...
With Expendables too, the idea of what he had accomplished with the first movie became apparent, and so people signed on for bigger roles, the opportunity for at least one last big hurrah, one last chance to show the youngsters how its done, and show they still had it.
And while I know Jackie Chan and Sly have been trying to work out a movie together for decades now, and Jet Li's role was originally meant for him, I am actually glad it went to Li, as his speech about being little, and deserving more money because he worked harder, was bloody priceless, easily my favorite part of the first movie...
Unfortunately, the movie fell to the same curse that all Stallone sequels face... in that the second movie of a series is always worse than the original. But if it holds true to form, the next one will be much better... I mean Rambo: First Blood part 2 sucked compared to First Blood, but Rambo 3 was pretty good, and Rambo was every bit as good as first blood. Rocky 2 was no where near as good as Rocky, but Rocky 3 was a hell of a lot of fun, so was Rocky 4.
Regardless, it was pure awesome from start to finish, and all I can do is paraphrase Mr. Universe "Oh Sly, you bring me the best violence..."
by achilles » Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:12 pmWill probably see it next week.
Let's see, possibles for 3---Vin Diesel, The Rock, that guy from the American Ninja movies, Seagal, (too fat and dissolute looking), Chan, (too jokey)---who else?
by Doc Jon » Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:42 pmI thought it was basically a Liefeld comic made into a movie. Dumb, loud, inconsistent, fun at times.
by Draco x » Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:54 pmI just saw the film today and I do agree it could have been better. It was good fun and all but there was more that could have been done such as the fight between Stallone and Van Damme at the end as JCVD didn't put up that much of a fight-heck, even Stone Cold was a better opponent for Sly in the first one. The Chuck Norris cameo was funny though-Plus, I wish they had kept Jet Li for the duration of the movie. Hopefully if there is a sequel they can get a better writer for the next movie.
by xshane666x » Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:38 pmI thought it was awesome. I never had a second to be bored. It was a non stop action fest filled with zippy one liners and over the top antics and gore.
For what its meant to be, you couldn't ask for more. I think critics forget this is a throwback to the cheesy greatness of 80s/90s action flicks.
I loved it.
leave a comment with facebook
5 posts • Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: FaceBook [Linkcheck], Glacier16, Glaeken and 33 guests


text:
Sharing Research on Personal Websites
Q: Can I send a colleague a copy of my article?
A: You can always send as copy of the final post-peer review manuscript to colleagues. The final publisher PDF can usually be shared with colleagues through one-to-one emails. You most likely will NOT be able to send the final publisher PDF to colleagues using a list-serv, a personal website or any other forms of public broadcast media.
Check your copyright release form.
Q: It is my research so I should be able to post my articles on my own website. Right?
A: Not necessarily. It depends on what rights you retained when you signed the copyright release form, and what rights you gave the publisher. (Click here for examples of how to modify your copyright release form to retain more rights.) Most publishers allow authors to post the final, post peer-review manuscript on a personal website, but NOT the publisher's final PDF. You can usually post the final publisher title and abstract on your personal website and then provide a link to the publisher's website to your article. Check your copyright release form for each article that you want to post. Sometimes it will require you to use special wording to accompany the title and abstract.
Q: If my personal website is password protected, can I post the publisher PDF?
A: Probably. Read the copyright release form carefully, and if it is unclear ask the publisher for clarification. Continue to ask for clarification if the response is unclear or different from what you expected.
Q: I cannot locate my copyright release form. How do I find out what a publisher allows and does not allow?
A: Contacting the publisher directly. Alternatively, go to the publisher's website to see what their current copyright release form states. Most publishers provide a link to this form from their instructions to authors website. Your librarian may be able to assist.
A quick but not necessarily 100% sure way to find out is to locate your journal in the SherpaRoMEO database. RoMEO is a searchable database of publisher policies on the self- archiving of journal articles on the web and in Open Access repositories. It contains publishers' general policies on self-archiving of journal and conference articles. Each entry provides a summary of the publisher's policy, including what version of an article can be deposited, where it can be deposited, and any conditions that are attached to that deposit. Click here to enter the RoMEO database.


text: After a summer holiday, the Bass Culture podcast is back. Check out the August 24 program for music and interviews from the Calgary Reggaefest, including my extended interview with reggae historian Roger Steffens. Roger talks about unreleased Marley material and why it will most likely remain in the Universal vaults as well as the tragic "judgement inna Babylon" - Family Man's Barrett's lost court case with the Marley empire.


text:
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Maybe it's because Spartanburg Methodist is not the No. 1 overall seed of the NJCAA tournament.
Brian Hoberecht, head coach of SMC's first opponent on Wednesday, Kilgore (Texas) College, said he didn't know the Pioneers were undefeated.
"I thought they had lost a couple," Hoberecht said. "They're 32-0?"
Kilgore will try to make it 32-1 and done.
The Rangers easily won their first-round game Monday night, 80-58, against Shelton State of Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The Rangers (26-4) are seeded No. 15 in the 24-team tournament and are also ranked at that spot.
Shelton State, seeded No. 18, lost by 10 points to SMC during a mid-December tournament in Aiken.
Kilgore earned an at-large berth to this event after falling in the Region 14 semifinals to Lee College of Texas, which beat Hagerstown (Md.) in a wild one Monday, 104-97. SMC comes in with a perfect record and a No. 2 overall seed.
One benefit Kilgore will have, Hoberecht said, is that the Pioneers have to wait until 1 p.m. Wednesday to get their first action in the single-elimination tournament.
"I've always felt that (teams without a first-round bye) have an advantage," he said, "because they've gotten the anxiousness of the first game out of the way, they've been in the arena and actually played on the rims. They've turned and squared and looked down the floor 94 feet and seen what the backdrop is like.
"I think it does matter. How significant is that? I don't know if it changes the outcome of games, but I do think it matters because we'll be a little more comfortable on Wednesday."
Some of SMC's key players have been on this court, however. The Pioneers, making their first appearance last season since 1999, had three games. Kilgore hasn't been in the event since 1994.
"The biggest key is to develop a game plan that we feel fits our team against Spartanburg," Hoberecht said. "… We'll go back and start watching film and breaking them down, but it's going to be more about Kilgore and what we do as opposed to disrupting what they do."
Kilgore had a 36-22 lead at halftime and pulled away by shooting 58 percent after that. Sophomore guard Lonnie McLanahan had 19 points and six assists in only 20 minutes. The Rangers won despite 23 turnovers and allowing 13 steals. They had 19 assists on 26 baskets.
"I thought it was a great win," Hoberecht said. "I thought our guys were very good at controlling the tempo of the game tonight. … I thought that was important against a team that plays a little chaotic and presses and tries to speed you up as much as they do. We wanted to be opportunistic, but you can't get into a track meet with them. That plays into their strengths."
Kilgore had 49 points off the bench and all 10 players who participated were in there for at least 12 minutes.
Kilgore routs Shelton State in opener, shifts focus to unbeaten SMC
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Maybe it's because Spartanburg Methodist is not the No. 1 overall seed of the NJCAA tournament.


text:
Style # 203370
With contrast paneling at sides, horizontal stripes and sexy scoop neckline, this lightweight bebe bodycon dress is a sexy take on always-chic stripes. Try it with a pair of boots and a moto jacket.
- 61% nylon, 31% lurex, 8% spandex
- Center back to hem: 25" (64 cm)
- Sleeve length: 13" (33 cm)
- Hand wash
- Made in USA with imported materials
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Stripe Define Bodycon Dress is rated out of 5 by 3.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Janellinha from Love! I bought this dress during an online sale buster and I was slightly hesitant buying it because I wasn't sure what the material would be like in person. I really liked this dress once I put it on. I ordered a p/s and it looks really great on. I usually run around a size 6 in bebe as I notice the sizes run small, but this dress worked out well, the design of the stripes with the black running down the sides really makes the body look curvacious.
Date published: 2013-02-01
Rated 1 out of 5 by Glitter85 from Cheap Material! This dress looks and feels very cheap. Definatly not worth it. I already sent it back for a refund.
Date published: 2012-12-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by SimpleBeauty from Adorable This dress is very flattering. With my stats (to the left) I ordered the M/L and the fit was perfect. The colorblock on the sides gives the illusion of a slimmer figure making it that more appealing. The fabric is bodycon but the thicker kind which is good and can afford you going a size up for more room as it can be too tight in smaller sizes. It's a great buy for the price... catch it wile you can. :)
Date published: 2012-12-08


text:
Projection # 5
One of my digital images of an extreme close up of an orchid is projected.
Watermark "RTTART.COM" does not appear on your purchased art. ©All rights reserved
Artist Copyright - All works of art within this web site are protected under U.S. copyright laws and international conventions. No portion of the artists works or statements may be used, downloaded, reproduced using any means, copied, linked to, or transferred electronically, without prior written permission from the individual artist.
To order simply click the down arrow on size/price columns for more photo options and make your selection, then click "Add to Cart" . Please allow a few seconds for Paypal to load. Your order will typically be delivered within 2 weeks. If you have a special request please use the contact link to reach me via email.
Available as: Note Cards w/Envelope, Prints, Matted Prints, and Giclee on canvas. All Cards and Prints are packaged in archival polypropylene sleeves.See available sizes and shipping costs by clicking on order below.
Copyright 2005 © RTTArt Web Page Created and Designed by CCfx,llc


text:
UPPER WEST SIDE — The American Museum of Natural History has completed a $2.5 million renovation on three historic murals depicting Theodore Roosevelt in his conquests as president that bring the 34-foot wall paintings back to their original palette.
The murals are part of a larger $37.5 million ongoing renovation of the entire Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, which has been closed to the public for three years, but which will reopen October 27. The Central Park West facade and entrance to the museum are part of the memorial and have remained closed.
The murals were painted by William Andrew Mackay in 1935 and have not undergone comprehensive conservation treatment since then. In the murals, Roosevelt is seen signing the treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War, conferring with the engineers of the Panama Canal, exploring Africa, and mapping a river in Brazil.
Michael Novacek, the senior vice president of the paleontology division at the museum, described the former president as a "wilderness warrior."
Novacek sees the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial as a "place to celebrate the wonder of nature and human connection and to remember the vision and leadership of this particular human."
The murals, he said, "add grandeur," and remind us that the "museum is not just about nature, but also about human culture and anthropology."
"This is a space to come and talk about the conservation policy [Teddy Roosevelt] built," said Anne Canty, senior vice president for communications and marketing at the museum.


text:
Karastan Classic Innovation Battleship Carpet FlooringCINNOVATION9989
Karastan Classic Innovation is a soft, level cut loop carpet that offers the highest level of beauty, comfort and performance available. On trend design meets on trend colours in this popular geometric style carpet. The combination of the ultra soft Smartstrand Silk yarn with the stylish pattern creates a prestigious look and feel that you will be proud of for many years to come.
Key Features
- Karastan carpet collection is made from Smartstrand Silk high quality fibre with Nanoloc spill protection technology allowing for quick and easy clean up.
- The luxuriously softness and exceptional durability that preserves the style, beauty and appearance of the carpet.
- The Karastan Carpet's features a lifetime full pet stain warranty and lifetime stain and soil protection warranty, even for rental properties.
|Product Type
|Range Name
|Classic Innovation
|Made in
|Exclusive to Harvey Norman
|Carpet Type
|Level Cut Loop
|Fibre Type
|Product Width (cm)
|Additional Cleaning Instructions
|A clean, well maintained and ventilated carpet creates a healthier environment for your family. Harvey Norman recommends vacuuming your carpet on a regular basis. Vacuum high traffic areas daily, medium-to-high traffic areas twice weekly, and the entire house at least once a week. A professional steam clean every 12 - 18 months is also recommended to revitalise your carpet.
|Stain Resistance Warranty (months)
If you feel your product has failed a Consumer Guarantee (as defined by Australian Consumer Law) then don't worry, you can:
- Easily return it to your local Harvey Norman store
- Contact Us at Harvey Norman Online
- If it is a downloadable product (software or e-Gift Card) please contact Harvey Norman Online
Either complete the details below or chat to a staff member online.
Interest Free
Like this? Share it Share this on Facebook Share this on Google+ Share this on Twitter Share this on Pinterest


text:
Each of the following Players have had it with their Coaches and they get your name through a mutual friend to work with them. So you accept the challenge and how do you begin?
Let's start with Carolyn Woziacki - current ranking #8 has had stellar year. I hate to have to keep saying this but on the WTA side, I am convinced if these women would review their step by step play during a rally, they would see a pattern where they are beating themselves more than not.
Jelena Jankovic - boy o boy does she need your help. Plenty of talent & speed but the results do not support the effort. How would you redirect her physical & mental mindset?
Ana Ivanovic - over heard your name being mentioned and is offering you more money than Jelena is. What would you do first out of the box with her game?
Dinera Safina - Where in the World would you start with her? Mobility? Or maybe guts & determination? Or you might have a whole different approach for her?
Amelie Mauresmo - You think there's still enough game in this girl and you have a game play. What is it?
Maria Sharapova - All the tools but can you see how she could compact her game and rebuild her confidenece. She tells you that all she wants is to win one more Major Title and call it a day. Can you make that happen?
And how about the guys who are looking to win a major other than Roger & Rafael.
Novak Djokovic - he is falling backwards instead of rising to #2 and #1.
What would be the first plan of action you would need to begin with regarding Joko?
James Blake - You know you can help him so where do you start?
* These are just a couple of examples of Players who don't seen to get over the hump and you might be the answer.


text:
On Tuesday, October 2, officers raided DeLuca's home, seizing 30 grams of cocaine, ecstasy pills and marijuana. Officers also confiscated a 12-gauge shotgun.
DeLuca and three others were taken into custody, including Frank Martinez, Hugo Morales and John Cutignola. After the incident became public, the school decided not to renew DeLuca's contract for the 2012-2013 season.
Deluca was arraigned on October 4 and was released without bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, October 25.
DeLuca was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal use of drug paraphernalia, and endangering the welfare of a 13-year-old daughter of one of the other defendants.
He is also facing charges including knowingly possessing or selling gelatin capsules and glassine envelopes for packaging, possessing scales and balances used for the purpose of weighing or measuring controlled substances, and criminal possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana.
Pat Marino, father of Destiny Marino, a forward for Christ the King's junior varsity basketball team, blamed the coach but said that he was comfortable keeping his daughter in the school and the program.
"She is in a safe environment," he said. "Everything should go back to normal. It's just one individual, [Christ the King] doesn't have control over what people do outside of the school."
Marino said he doesn't believe the incident will have an affect on the players.
When asked if Christ the King made the right decision in letting DeLuca go, Marino said, "They had to do what was right for the school. [Christ the King] has to protect the kids."
With this incident Christ the King will try to rebound from two scandals over the course of just under two years. A former basketball coach for the boys team, Bob Oliva, took a plea deal in April 2011 in which he admitted to sexually abusing a 14-year-old family friend.
Another father of a girls basketball student at Christ the King, who asked not to be identified, said that he has to wait for a verdict. When asked if he thought DeLuca was guilty of the crimes he said he never felt his daughter was "in an unsafe environment." He called DeLuca a good coach, and said that he is "innocent until proven guilty."
"How can I speak on the subject when there has been no guilty verdict?" he asked
The principal of Christ the King and the girls junior varsity head coach did not respond to repeated requests for comment.


text:
If you were wondering why you hadn't seen any more about the Iler 40 transceiver kit I bought then here's the reason. First I was distracted by making contacts using the new JT9-1 mode. But I also decided to get a solder fume extractor so I have been waiting for that to arrive.
It's probably a bit late in the game to start worrying about the carcinogenic effects of flux and lead solder fumes. But as the price of peace of mind was only £20 on eBay, I thought "better late than never" and decided to get one.
I was a bit surprised by how big it was. I was expecting something more the size of a 12 volt computer fan. But it sits nicely on the filing cabinet next to my drop-down workbench. I just have to think of somewhere to put it when it is not in use!


text:
Class Agent Forum - CFO and Sons of Wabash Highlightby Tom Runge • September 21, 2008 Share:
Over 20 class agents gathered for the 2008 class agent Forum held on Saturday morning, September 20, 2008. The highlights of the morning were an insider's view of the College's financial operations presented by CFO Larry Griffith and a student panel featuring four members of the Sons of Wabash. For more photos, click here.
Top photo: a lively discussion between the class agents and the four members of the Sons of Wabash.
Bottom: CFO Larry Griffith begins his presentation.


text:
Throughout our history, John Deere has shown a strong commitment to helping those in need. Especially when disaster strikes. Our relief and recovery efforts follow regional, national, and international disasters in areas where we have large operating units and major employee presence. Through funding and individual employee involvement, we help people rebuild lives, rebuild communities.
One way we do this is through our work with the American Red Cross, an organization with a long history of assisting families and communities in times of need.
In addition, throughout the company, individual units also support local disaster appeals, donate warehouse space, and provide volunteers that support the Red Cross mission. In limited cases, equipment has been made temporarily available to communities to help recovery efforts.
Our employees, too, frequently step up to supplement John Deere support through individual donations (often matched by the Foundation) and also as volunteers.


text:
Main Content
welcome to the urban studies program
The Urban Studies Program, in the Geography Department, equips students with the tools and techniques of urban policy and planning. Students examine aspects of cultural diversity, neighborhood conflicts, density and growth, community-level collaboration, and various positive responses to the ebb and flow of population changes within urban areas.
The approach of this multi-disciplinary program provides students with a systematic, critical overview of contested ideas, concepts, principles, and practices, which are relevant to the understanding and promotion of co-existence and social justice in an increasingly diverse urban context. The program is designed to enable students to evaluate and integrate knowledge, skills, values, and ethics, and to prepare for further scholarship, or careers involving critical thinking, and leadership skills.