text:
Who are the "people who matter"? According to Andrew Ross Sorkin of the New York Times, "investors, analysts, board members and, yes, even regulators," none of whom, he says, wants Jamie Dimon fired as chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase.
Is there a weaker argument for Dimon's survival, given that he has presided over an institution that tops all other big U.S. banks in the number and scale of its regulatory inquiries? (We raised the question of Dimon's leadership record last week, after JPM reported its first quarterly loss of his tenure -- all due to the bank's spending on legal fees and legal settlements.)
Who does matter on the issue of Dimon's performance? Leaving aside that Sorkin doesn't name any regulators who have weighed in recently on whether Dimon should stay or go, investors, analysts and board members are certainly not the only stakeholders who count.
Indeed, defining people directly involved in a company or the financial markets as the only stakeholders who matter is a peculiarly cramped way of thinking about a corporation's role in society, especially given the financial and legal benefits that go along with a corporate charter in the U.S. All society has a stake in corporate integrity, and that's where the questions about Dimon's leadership are focused.
Who else matters? What about members of the public -- say, in California, where JPMorgan's chicanery in the electricity trading markets may have cost ratepayers as much as $200 million, according to state energy officials. Federal regulators certainly aren't happy with the bank's behavior in that case -- the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency sued JPMorgan last year for lying about documents the agency had demanded as part of its investigation of the electricity scam. By the way, the bank paid $410 million to get the energy regulators off its back.
Then there are investors dependent on accurate quotes on international interest rates. They're probably not happy about JPMorgan's alleged participation in a scheme to rig LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate), which sets prices on a staggering volume of transactions. And investors in Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, which Morgan is accused of aiding and abetting.
Is it only investors, analysts and directors who should care about JPMorgan's spectacular trading loss -- more than $6 billion -- in the so-called "London whale" trading? Should anyone else care that Dimon dismissed the first reports of the losses as "a complete tempest in a teapot"? Or that the trading showed that this huge, systemically crucial bank had such sloppy risk management policies in place that it didn't even know the exposure it faced from one department's trading? Haven't we learned that faulty risk management can bring down a big bank -- and threaten the entire financial system?
Everybody with a stake in the stability of the financial markets -- and that's all of us -- should "matter." Our interests aren't protected by a bank's investors or directors. That job belongs to regulators, who haven't treated Dimon sternly enough.
Dimon's record points to a systematic failure of legal and regulatory compliance throughout the entire company. When a problem bubbles up, yes, Dimon addresses it, sorta. Morgan's internal investigation of the London whale debacle, conducted by an executive directly beholden to Dimon, has been roundly panned as a whitewash. "It's like asking Joe Paterno to do the Penn State investigation," remarked former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt.
Of course Dimon has no dearth of supporters. He's made a lot of money for many people, including investors and board members. What's disturbing is that a lot of their profit seems to have come from the bank's cutting ethical and legal corners, which costs everyone else money. But then, everyone else doesn't matter, right?
Reach me at @hiltzikm on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or by email. MORE FROM MICHAEL HILTZIK
Obamacare success stories you haven't read The toll of the anti-vaccination movement, in one scary map Net neutrality is dead. Bow to Comcast and Verizon, your overlords
Obamacare success stories you haven't read
The toll of the anti-vaccination movement, in one scary map
Net neutrality is dead. Bow to Comcast and Verizon, your overlords


text: Last chance! Join Positive Parenting Solutions and use code breezy15 to save 15%! Plus, join by midnight tonight and get a FREE upgrade to lifetime access! Click here! Win It! Wal-Mart and P&G are offering Breezy Mama readers a chance to win their latest family movie, The Jensen Project–see below for details! When the waitress […][Continue reading...]

subset: commoncrawl


text: Tomatoes are one of my favorite garden plants.This is my new raised bed I made for my my tomato plants this year. It's 4 foot by 6 foot and made out of untreated lumber. I used framing brackets and square head screws to assemble it. One you have the cut wood at home, it really only takes a few minutes to put it together with a battery powered drill. I dug out 3-4 inches of the old grass and dirt to make the bed deeper and to get rid of some of the clay soil underneath. To fill the bed, I used perlite, peat moss, Pro Mix, Happy Frog Organic soil, regular potting soil, a small bag of composted manure, mushroom compost, earthwork castings, Just Right Xtra soil-less mix, gypsum, and glacial rock powder. After planting, I added coco mulch to finish. I watered in the plants at planting time and due to the mulch and rain, have not had to water once since! Please leave a comment to have a chance to win a free packet of tomato seeds and a hand seed sower as well and please rate this video! Thanks for watching!


text:
Blaxbird wrote:anyway im not meaning to sound mean or angry i just think this will turn out a good debate.
Vulpine wrote:Well, for the record, conservatives (R) tend to be just as bad as liberals (D): two flavors of fascism that are equally controlling, but in different areas of society.
Blaxbird wrote:Once again i just want a debate, not a flame war and if i come off as flaming I am sorry.
Kwing wrote:Considering this site is run by anarchists
Blaxbird wrote:Yall really hate conservatives don't you but why it seems that you hate The right to bear arms and Enforcing our borders! some of you are even communists! what things do you guys have against Conservatives? Please dont mention polousi she is a Communist bitch piece of shit and a flip-flopping liar. most politicians are liars but at least the republican party is LESS CONTROLLING . like the liberals want me to give all my money to welfare give my guns to uncle sam and Buy in to some big company's health-care As well through welfare which i can't get because im WHITE! anyway im not meaning to sound mean or angry i just think this will turn out a good debate. im not flaming just using a rant to start a good thread, so please return the favor and debate calmly. Once again i just want a debate, not a flame war and if i come off as flaming I am sorry.
sanddbox wrote:Kwing wrote:Considering this site is run by anarchists
It's not.
Kwing wrote:Although I'm independent, or maybe even an anarchist (were true anarchy possible), I lean pretty far to the left, but even I agree that this site is eye-poppingly left-wing.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


text:
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Fox Hunting Equipment
Fox hunting equipment
Fox hunting is a sport which is passed down from generation to generation, capturing the passions of many riders throughout the ages. Following hounds and battling the elements across country gives a thrill like no other and looking your best is a major part of a day out with the hunt.
However, fox hunting equipment doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. At Dogwood, we have looked closely into fox hunting clothing to find you those special pieces you need, yet still keeping highly competitive prices. Our range of hunting equipment includes exclusive brands such as De Niro, Brogini, Caldene, Charles Owen and Dogwood London.
Hunt boots can be a demanding piece of equipment to find and can be a costly investment. Luckily for you, if you aren't looking to invest a hefty sum then the Brogini Beaufort Hunt Top boot has been made from the finest European leather, being ultra supple and elegant. The boots are delicately made with the beautiful brown hunt top to create the traditional look any rider longs for in the saddle.
Alternatively, if you are looking for an Italian boot with the quality that De Niro has to offer, look no further than the De Niro Cesare with Oxford Top. Handmade from the most beautiful Italian leather, these boots truly have the 'wow' factor with superb quality to last you for years to come. An affordable investment of the highest standard, De Niro's quality is undeniable which makes it no coincidence that De Niro Hunt Boots are our most popular piece of hunting equipment.
Boots aren't the only important piece of hunting clothing out on the hunt field. Fox hunting has a long tradition of red coats but unless you're high up within the sport, you don't want to be seen in a red hunt jacket. However, jackets such as the Dogwood Hunt Coat, the Caldene Wessex, and Roxburghe jacket have been styled to perfection to suit the hunt field, rather than the masters themselves. Women can choose between wearing black or navy while men are expected to wear black.
When it comes to hunt tack Dogwood has a wide selection of bridles, breastplates, numnahs and boots so both you and your horse has the right attire for the hunt field.
Lastly but not least, every rider needs a durable pair of breeches out on the field. A thicker pair is required to firstly keep you warm and secondly protect you against the natural elements throughout the long days. The Caldene Field Hunt Breech is a perfect example of a breech made to last a hard days hunting; made to endure while looking the part!
At Dogwood, our range of fox hunting equipment is second to none in quality while being extremely competitive in price. If you have any questions on what piece of fox hunting clothing would be most suitable for you, we at Dogwood are riders ourselves, so don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have on 0845 30 10 365.


text:
- Home
- City Government
- City Departments
- Emergency Services
- Aquatic Center
- Employment
- Links
- Contact Us
Presidents Day Holiday - City Hall Closed
Event Date:
Mon, 02/17/2014 (All day)
Offices in City Hall will be closed in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.
Note: Trash collection will continue on its normal schedule.
Necessary services including fire, police, and airport will operate as usual.


text:
The Black-E
The Black-E (formerly The Blackie) - a combination of a contemporary arts centre with a community centre - was launched in 1968 as the U.K.'s first community arts project. The commitments made then remain the commitments today - to young people (offering, in the words of The Last Poets, "affection, protection, direction") - to a cultural programme emphasising participation and involvement ("do-ing" as well as "viewing") - to education (formal and informal) - and to quality of work with equality of provision.
Our home and base is the former Great George Street Congregational Chapel and originally derived its familiar name the Blackie (now the Black-E) as a shortened version of 'The Black Church' - a description of the Chapel in the 1960's covered with over a hundred years of inner-city smoke and grime. Although stone cleaned in the 1980s, the building still retains its name.
Venue Type:
The Black-E
1 Great George Street


text:
2017 NRL grand final: Nothing to lose? Try telling the North Queensland Cowboys
North Queensland have come from eighth spot, were rated as a $151 premiership outsider after losing their two best players and are about to face a side everyone expects to win.
But trying telling Paul Green his team has nothing to lose in Sunday's decider against Melbourne.
"I find it really, funny is the word, when people say you've got nothing to lose in a grand final," Green said.
"Anyone who says that has never played in a grand final and never made it to a grand final. That doesn't make sense at all. We've got as much to lose as what Melbourne Storm do, but we've managed to keep a really good attitude, a relaxed attitude and calm approach to the games.
"The belief and the enjoyment you see in the players and the coaching staff is genuine, that's what has made it so easy."
The Cowboys finished their preparations with a final training session on Saturday. Their preference would have been to have a run on ANZ Stadium, but the Storm had first choice of timeslots due to their superior finishing position. Instead, the Cowboys trained at Kogarah Oval, with all players coming through unscathed. That means representative forward Matt Scott, named on an extended bench, won't be called upon to make a miracle comeback.
"It was more a medical thing. It wasn't about my opinion of him as a player," Green said.
"I don't have to go on about how good a player he is, how much respect I have. It's not about that, it's about the risk.
"The fact is he's seven months after an ACL, he's in the high-risk category. It's as simple as that."
The Cowboys have faced plenty of adversity throughout their premiership campaign. Had the Dragons held on against Canterbury in round 26 the northerners wouldn't have even qualified for the finals. But having scraped in, they have taken the big scalps of Cronulla, Parramatta and the Roosters in an unlikely run to the biggest day on the rugby league calendar.
"The resilience has been built through what we've been through this year," Green said.
"Not only losing players injured before games, but during games as well. At different stages this year we've had to reshuffle the team. The last time we played Melbourne was one of those occasions – we had Ethan Lowe and Coen Hess playing in the centres.
"When you go through that as a group, it not only builds resilience but also builds a bond because you've been through it together.
"You know the bloke next to you isn't going to let you down, that's the main thing at this time of the year."
While Scott and Thurston haven't taken the field for months, they have still contributed to the cause while injured.
"They've played whatever role they can to help in any way they can," Green said.
"That's a sign of them as leaders and as men as well. Matt Scott, I feel for him. He's had a tough week. First of all, putting himself out there to make it and then dealing with the fact that he's probably not going to play now, too.
"That's been really tough for him to deal with but it shows the character of him to do whatever he can for the team. That's what it's always about by making himself available."
Asked his final message before kick-off, Green said: "Pretty similar to what it has been the last few weeks. I'm just looking for a little bit more improvement in all areas from last week. I think we've been doing that, we've been getting better which has built that belief.
"It's the same message. Yes, it's a grand final but our game is good enough. We just have to make sure we do it for long enough."


text:
Maruti to pay Rs 3 lakh for selling defective car
Maruti Suzuki Ltd has been directed by the apex consumer commission to pay rupees three lakh as compensation to one of its customers for selling him a defective car 10 years ago.india Updated: Oct 03, 2013 16:26 IST
Maruti Suzuki Ltd has been directed by the apex consumer commission to pay rupees three lakh as compensation to one of its customers for selling him a defective car 10 years ago.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) gave the direction while modifying orders of the State and District consumer fora of Karnataka, which had directed the car manufacturer to replace the WagonR car with a new one and pay compensation of Rs 17,000.
A bench headed by Justice KS Chaudhari, while observing that the vehicle in question was defective as it had to be taken for repairs several times, noted that the complainant deserves "handsome compensation" for his eight-year-long litigation to get his grievance redressed.
"Since the vehicle was taken to the workshop a number of times and every time some part or the other was changed, it leads to the conclusion that there is significant defect in the vehicle. It becomes crystal clear that the complainant has undergone a lot of mental harassment and agony, amounting to torture, because of defects in the vehicle.
"There cannot be a case of bigger mental harassment than to carry the vehicle for repairs to the workshop so many times... The complainant has also been agitating the matters in consumer courts for the last eight years and still has to get the requisite relief. He, therefore, deserves handsome compensation as he has been a victim of circumstances and he has fought a valiant struggle to get his grievance redressed," the bench said.
The order came while dismissing Maruti Suzuki and its authorised dealer's appeals against the orders of the state and district consumer fora.
Maruti and its dealer had contended that all the issues with the car were fixed whenever it was brought for repairs.
The complainant, Pravenchandra Shetty, had contended that right from the beginning the car suffered from the problem of abnormal vibrations which could not be rectified despite its parts being replaced every time it was repaired.
Shetty had also cited the reports and statements given by the experts of National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, which had said the vehicle suffered from manufacturing defects.
The NCDRC relied on the report of the institute as well as the numerous repair records of the car to conclude that the car was defective, but as it had travelled more than one lakh km during the period from 2003 till date, the bench directed that lump sum compensation of Rs three lakh be paid to Shetty.
First Published: Oct 03, 2013 16:22 IST


text:
PixelJunk Monsters Patch Will Be Trophy-tastic [UPDATE]
UPDATE: PlayStation.Blog has additional information for us all:
- The patch will release October 23rd for Japan and October 30th for Europe and North America.
- You can use any combination of difficulty settings to complete your game. Sweet!
- XMB Custom soundtrack support.
- Trophies will work differently. Instead of re-playing your entire game, specific trophy challenges must be met on maps with set rules.
- Jeff Rubenstein interviews Dylan Cuthbert about the upcoming patch. Must see.
We have heard that a patch for Monsters was coming our way. Now with the patch (finally) getting closer to a Japanese release, some info has trickled down our way.
This fantastic patch will add Trophy support and YouTube recording (just like younger sibling Eden), easy and hard difficulty levels (wasn't the game already hard?), and re-balances the strength and range of some towers.
I have yet to pick up the expansion pack Encore, namely because my tribe gets slaughtered by cutesy monsters. Needless to say, the new easy mode is highly welcome (and in my case, sorely needed).
Although Eden has all my PixelJunk attention at the moment, Monsters has made a major blip on my radar. I can only hope that the red headed PixelJunk step child (a.k.a. Racers) gets some attention too.
Source [PS3 Fanboy, Game Watch]
Labels: news, PixelJunk, Playstation 3, PS3


text:
Find Our Latest Video Reviews on YouTube!
If you want to stay on top of all of our video reviews of the latest tech, be sure to check out and subscribe to the Gear Live YouTube channel, hosted by Andru Edwards! It's free!
Friday October 12, 2012 11:30 am
You can now pre-order Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 PCs
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Hot Deals, Microsoft, PC / Laptop, Software
Microsoft has just announced that, starting today, you can now pre-order Windows 8 Pro. The normal price for the disc is $199.99, but during the upgrade promotion period, the package will cost $69.99, a $120 savings. Upgrade pricing will be in effect through January 31, 2013. It's nice, but it's still a far cry from the $20 OS X Mountain Lion. If you want to get in on the upgrade pricing, head over to Amazon—you'll receive it on October 26th, the same day it is released publicly. If you'd rather to go a brick-and-mortar location, you'll also find similar offers at the Microsoft Store, Best Buy, Office Depot, and more.
In addition, you can now pre-order Windows 8 PCs from companies like Acer, HP, Sony, Samsung, and others.
Read More | Windows 8 Pro
- Related Tags:
- computers, microsoft, operating system, os, pc, pre-order, preorder, retailers, software, upgrade, windows, windows 8, windows 8 pc, windows 8 pro, windows 8 upgrade assistant
Latest Gear Live Videos
- Subscribe:
- YouTube
- iTunes High Definition
- iTunes Standard Version
© Gear Live Inc. {year} – User-posted content, unless source is quoted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License. Gear Live graphics, logos, designs, page headers, button icons, videos, articles, blogs, forums, scripts and other service names are the trademarks of Gear Live Inc.


text:
If you like a girl who's dating a good friend of yours, what do you do? They started dating about two months ago and I couldn't say anything because of my bro-code obligation. And now, I like her even more and I can't just forget about her or stop liking her since she is a permanent member of the social circle. I can't claim my feelings because she is head over heels for this guy and I doubt I have a chance. Not to mention it would make every interaction with her awkward. What would be the best option in this dilemma? —Bro by the code
I love questions like yours, where you essentially answer it yourself. It makes things so much easier on my end. However, it makes meeting my word minimum far more difficult. Hence, allow me to elaborate by quoting some soothing Phil Collins song lyrics. Just kidding. You've been agonized enough for the moment.
You're not going to confess your feelings to this girl, if for no other reason than she is happily in a relationship, or head over heels, as you said. With a good friend of yours to boot. No possible good could come from you pulling the dating equivalent of a Kanye, though it would do wonders for pissing off and alienating your friends. What you do in this dilemma is realize it ain't gonna happen, suck it up, and move on.
You say you can't just forget about her or stop liking her, but of course you can, and you must. Even if she is a fixture in your social circle, that doesn't mean you have to hang out with her, especially if you find it tormenting. So that's step one: Be around her less. Step two is to recognize that crushes are often just fantasies, distorted manifestations of how we think people might be. We crush on the idea of someone, on the possibility, but after some time and distance, you'll realize that the snow globe of glitter and happy stars you've built around her is actually filled of super-absorbent cat litter.
Find someone else to fixate on. Or, even better, fixate on something else entirely. I assure you it will minimize whatever puffed-up feelings you have for this unrequited crush. Getting over someone is only as hard as you make it out to be. You're already armed with the tools to kick this girl from your system. Now you just have to f**king do it. Let go of the envy you have for your friends' happiness and focus on cultivating some of it for yourself. Even if you have to fake it for a while. You deserve to be with someone who is both available and wants you back. If you settle for anything less, then the only one you're selling short is you.
Want to ask Anna an anonymous question about love, sex or dating? Email your quandary to email@example.com.
Need to give your dating life a boost? Sign up for RedEye Dating. Pick dates, not people.


text:
Here is a chop cup routine with coins using a real half dollar and a gorgeous spun aluminum cup. Show a coin, drop it in and out of the cup. Then place it in your pocket.
The coin immediately reappears back under the cup. The coin again vanishes & reappears!
For climax, the half dollar changes visibly into a dime!


text:
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 11th Jan 2013 17:28 UTC
After relying on third parties for several years - Internet Explorer, Netscape - Apple decided that it was time to take matters into its own hands. It was time Apple created its own browser (again). And so, Safari was born, and released unto the world ten years ago. These past few weeks, Don Melton, the project lead for Safari and WebKit, has been sharing a lot of interesting stories about the origins and development of Apple's browser.
Thread beginning with comment 548486
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
Comment by kovacm
by kovacm on Sat 12th Jan 2013 07:34 UTC
"The size of your code and ease of development within that code made it a better choice for us than other open source projects. Your clean design was also a plus."
hehe... German school!
@vanders what would you say that it is a minimum speed of CPU for Webster?
Edited 2013-01-12 07:35 UTC


text:
posted by Thom Holwerda on Thu 21st Jun 2007 15:37 UTC, submitted by alcibiades
"In a world of people obsessed by turning the tiniest idea into something profitable, Dr Richard Hipp's best-known software stands out for two reasons - he actively disclaims copyright in it; and at a time when multi-megabyte installations are booming, he has a self-imposed limit on the size of his product: 250KB. And he's stuck to both aims. 'I think we've got 15 kilobytes of spare space,' he says of the headroom left in the code."


text:
from UNV to gts files...
from UNV to gts files...Posted by Francesco at September 11. 2012
Hello everybody,
So i need a way to save in .gts format (http://gts.sourceforge.net/index.html) the surface of a 3D model generated with Salome.
(i need a single surface thus i may need also to glue the surfaces everything together)
thus anybody knows how to do it?
Basically I want to compare open Foam with an immersed boundary code. I have already generated the 3d Model with salome, saved in UNV and run in OpenFoam. Now i need to extract the surfaces.
Currently i am using a simple geometry but later it may be quite complicated thus i need the most stable and reliable the procedure possible.
Can anybody help me?
Thank you a lot in advance.
Re: from UNV to gts files...Posted by Saint Michael at September 11. 2012
Re: from UNV to gts files...Posted by DAVID Gilles at September 11. 2012
This format looks interesting. I can see on their website that there is a Python binding to create GTS geometries.
I suggest you to convert the Salome instructions (MakeVertex, MakeEdge, ...) to GTS instructions:
import geompy
v1 = geompy.MakeVertex(1,1,1)
v2 = geompy.MakeVertex(-1,-1,1)
import gts
v1 = gts.Vertex(1,1,1)
v2 = gts.Vertex(-1,-1,1)
According to the API documentation, many Geom operations can be converted.
Thank You,
it seems to me that the easiest option is the stl2gts tool, but the safest and more reliable may be the conversion script.
So i guess i will give a try to stl2gts and if gives problems i will play with the scripts...
it looks promising.
thank you for the help
Re: from UNV to gts files...Posted by Saint Michael at September 12. 2012
Hi Francesco
Note a difference between the two suggestions:
- I speak about conversion of the mesh to GTS,
- Gilles speaks about conversion of geometry to GTS.
St.Michael, Thank you for pointing out the difference.
I had noticed that. I am still don't know well enough all my tools to know the implications, (i started few days ago ..). The immersed boundary code that i use does automatically the meshing. So i hope, it is also smart enough to accept the mesh or the geometry of the surface. Lets see.
My problem now, i think is how to create a single surface from a compound... or do a global glue or else ... but i guess this is out of topic for this thread ..
thank you


text:
It isn't uncommon for Dr. Mandy Binning (Virant) to have 50 or 60 patients under her care at once, whether they're stroke patients to aneurysm victims. She usually spends more than 12 hours a day caring for patients and performing surgery at Capital Health, the busiest hospital for brain and aneurysm surgery in New Jersey.
"It can be a rigorous schedule, to be in surgery, all day, every day for a week—that's the norm," Binning says. "When I'm on call, I can be working any hour of the day or night. That's OK, though, because that's what I signed up for."
Binning, originally from Wheatland and a University of Wyoming graduate, specializes in both traditional open and minimally invasive endovascular cerebrovascular neurosurgery. She is one of only a select number of neurosurgeons in the country trained to do both.
From an early age, Binning, who is director of the Comprehensive Stroke Program at Capital Health in Pennington, N.J., and a fellowship trained vascular/endovascular neurosurgeon, knew that she wanted to be a doctor. When Binning was just 8 years old, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Binning was inspired by the doctors' care for her mom. Her dream was confirmed as she completed the pre-med track at the University of Wyoming.
"I have really fond memories of UW. It was a wonderful time. I met my husband and started my career track there," says Binning, who attended UW from 1995 to 1999, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1999. "We were prepared very well to get into medical school. I got everything I needed at UW and was able to compete with doctors who went to Ivy League schools for training opportunities and jobs."
After graduating from UW, Binning completed her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. It was there that Binning was drawn to neurosurgery.
"I realized I needed to be in neurosurgery," she says. "In my opinion it's at or near the pinnacle of what we can do as doctors. It's the most rigorous. It's the most challenging."
While the demands of the career alone might turn some away, it instead appealed to Binning.
"Neurosurgeons have the highest liability of any physician because it's the highest risk," Binning says. "But that is not what matters. You can't decide on a career based on fear.
There was a point at which if I couldn't be a neurosurgeon, I wouldn't have wanted to practice medicine."
After graduating from medical school, Binning completed her neurosurgery residency at the University of Utah Medical Center. Binning then completed fellowships in endovascular cerebrovascular neurosurgery with the University of Buffalo's Department of Neurosurgery and Capital Health's Department of Neurosurgery. Her research papers have been published in industry journals, including Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, and Cancer Research. After fellowship training, Binning joined Capital Health's neurosurgical team.
"It was the perfect job for me," Binning says.
Capital Health receives patient transfers from 81 hospitals in the state. Binning says her patients' conditions range from stroke to carotid stenosis to aneurysms to tumors and trauma. Whether it's an initial visit to help diagnose a condition or a later visit to obtain advanced treatments, Binning said the team at Capital Health is committed to helping patients find the most appropriate treatment for complex cerebrovascular conditions such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
With Capital Health for more than two years, Binning has been recognized by both patients and peers. Recently, she was honored as a 2012 Top Doctor in multiple publications, including SJ Magazine and South Jersey Magazine. Binning said she thoroughly enjoys her career and the challenges she faces on a daily basis.
"Most of what we do is emergent," she says. "I'm on call and in surgery most of the time."
With a home in Pennsylvania, just across the river from New Jersey where Binning works, Binning says she still feels a pull toward Wyoming. Her husband, Brett Binning, is from Torrington and is also a UW graduate. Binning says they hope to eventually return to the state in which they both grew up and where their parents and families still reside.
"My dream was to always come back home to work. Ultimately it didn't work out because I became so specialized and needed to work in an area with a large population density," she says. "There is no doubt we will end up in Wyoming at some point, even if it is for retirement."


text:
The feeling of peace and beauty of nature. The return of autumn with its colors, its smells and its memories. Try this file on images of wildlife or social works . Ideal for presentations and slideshows.
Check how it works as soundtrack of the wonderful CLDS_BRICK project "Our Secret Place" : http://videohive.net/item/our-secret-place-slideshow-movie/4599671


text:
Denise is an awesome English porn star with fantastic 36KK All Natural tits that will leave you drooling for more.Join Now
watch me giving my huge naturals a good oiling close up
This is a reduced quality preview clip for public viewing
A new pro photoshoot of me posing on my bed showing of my huge tits and firm ass while playing with my pussy...
being very sexy posing on my bed in little shorts and a tight vest before I take it of to expose my huge boobs and aereola...
lying on my bed with my legs spread open fucking myself with my toy
I am starting of wearing a sexy little bra then I take it of to expose my huge boobs and my pussy...
being a dirty girl in the nude showing m yhuge tits and my juicy wet pussy
A band new naughty photoset showing you all my sexy pussy and huge natural tits
I love masturbating and getting myself all wet usst for you guys
oiling my huge boobs while masturbating on my sofa getting my pussy all wet
watch me giving my huge naturals a good oiling close up
A sexy shoot with me wearing a sexy little blue dress and playing with my juicy wet pussy
A sexy undewear shoot wearing a little ba that barrely fits me but shows of my sexy figure
masturbating through my pants and showin
I was lying on my bed with my legs spread rubbing my juicy wet pussy through my pants,then I took of the panties and got on my hands and knees with my butt to the camera,showing my...
me fully nude with my legs spread wide open masturbating using my toy and sucking it of
lying on my bed being a very naughty girl showing of my sexy curvy figure
nipple cups on the boobs part 2 with different angles this time
using nipple suction cups looks really cool
Denise is an awesome English porn star with fantastic 36KK All Natural tits that will leave you drooling for more.
Trisha is a wild hot n horny mature British MILF who just cant get enough sex. Every young guys dream MILF
Petite Terry loves to be totally naked and with a pert little figure like hers, you can understand why
Trisha is a Hot & Horny Mature Housewife, Amateur Porn Model and Actress, part time Escort and all round Dirty Slut.
Mary is a french mature housewife with big tits and hairy pussy who love fetish photoshoot, sex and who describes herself as a big slut
The original and still one of the hottest big boobed MILFs on the net
Foxie ia a real British gangbang queen. The more cocks the better for this busty slut. Next time it could be YOU
Jolene is every mans perfect fuck toy. 5ft2, 100lb and likes to have ALL her holes filled at the same time.
Sugarbabe is the ultimate definition of a perfect British MILF. Sexy, mature and with fantastic all natural 32GG tits.
A curvaceous, clean shaven 30 something with suckable DD delights. Dee describes herself as a Filthy Slut with a mouth for suckin and an ass for fuckin
A young and curvy Texas momma who just loves wild group sex with older experienced guys
Petra is a cute blonde Czech babe with the most amazing 34dd tits. Dont let her innocent looks fool you, shes a pure cock slut alright
(C) TACNet Ltd 2003 - 2017


text:
Sexercize: Transforming the Maserati Ghibli
When first approached about Kylie Minogue's Sexercize, I was skeptical at best… as I learned about the special music video by Roman Coppola, Chandelier Creative, and Maserati… my curiosity got piqued. At first glance, this bizarre retro car porn of a film is just that… until you see the original it's an homage to - the '65 piece 'Kustom Kar Kommandos' by Kenneth Anger… and to peel back the layers even further, Chandelier Creative and Maserati further indulged my curiosity with a loaner Maserati Ghibli S Q4 and a behind the scenes peek at how much they transformed the Ghibli for the video - and wow! What a process!
To be completely honest, the more i played with the Maserati Ghibli S Q4 all week, the more curious i got as to how they turned the car i was in into the stunner in the video! From the exterior, the front is reminiscent of the Maserati curves i love, and the rear is less recognizable without their iconic triton. As for what's under the hood - it's a cute "efficient 3 litre Twin Turbo V6 that delivers a peak of 410 horsepower." Ultimately the Ghibli feels like your gateway Maserati which gives you a taste of the brand, while leaving you lusting for the roar of the Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale and its 4.7L V8. When you watch the Sexercize video, you can't help but get pulled in by the mesmerizing wheels, the metallic paint job, dayglo lighting, and the muscle car styled blower coming through the hood… Take a peek on the next page to see the Maserati Ghibli S Q4 in real life and how it was transformed into the Sexercize muscle car!
TO PAGE 2 of "Sexercize: Transforming the Maserati Ghibli"! ----->


text:
Stir of Echoes 2: The Homecoming (US - DVD R1)
Troy takes a look at what Rob Lowe is doing to keep himself busy these days
Stir of Echoes 2: The Homecoming is another in a long line of follow-ups to films that don't deserve a sequel. But, there's a ton of films that don't deserve sequels that get them. This motion picture falls into that bastard category that exists in between the bowels of Grease 2 and Smokey and the Bandit III. That's not to say that the magic of Stir of Echoes was lost somewhere in this flick. After all, how can something be worthy of a sequel if the first film was a side of shit?
Rob Lowe plays Captain Ted Cogan, an Iraqi War vet who survived a brutal roadside attack. Cogan makes his way back to the world and he finds himself haunted by the memories of war. When Ted is back on his feet, he discovers that life back home has changed. His kid hates all people of Arabic descent and his Army pal's buddy is trying to kill herself. While dealing with the wife, Cogan starts to piece together what happened in the attack.
Revelations are at hand, as Cogan starts to delve into a supernatural mystery that unfurls around him. Rob Lowe gets the chance to make his crazy face and watch as his family falls apart around him. During the final fifteen minutes of the film, you have to fight the urge to shut the film off. It's been some time since I've seen an obvious war/horror/thriller/protest film fail so badly, but this flick takes the cake. Hopefully, Rob Lowe got to buy a car with his money from this abomination.
Again, I'm noticing the same problems that I saw on the transfer for Bratz and other LionsGate DVDs. I never got to see the film when it was originally show on television, but the DVD transfer has a lot of open space on the right and left sides of the frame. It stinks of an attempt to manipulate the transfer to play better on the HDTVs that are flooding the market. From the way the film was shot, I can't tell if it was ever scope or did the powers that be just hope that no one would notice a badly manipulated 1.78:1 transfer stuffed into a stretched scope image.
Even with those problems, the transfer is pretty clean. There are no signs of print damage or haze, but I did spot some noise during Cogan's original attempt to investigate his bizarre hallucinations. That passed within a few minutes, so it was as bad as I've seen it on similar titles. Still, it's enough to drop the video grade.
Stir of Echoes 2 actually has an impressive Dolby 5.1 mix for a television movie. It's a nice follow-up to the original picture which contained a sound design that was far better than The Sixth Sense. The dialogue, score and effects get balanced out well across the open audio channels. Then, there's the field of depth that the soundtrack creates as Lowe's character spends a good chunk of the film exploring empty hallways and back alleys. Truly impressive for a film that didn't really need it. For original audiophiles out there, you can check out the broadcast quality Dolby Surround 2.0 track.
The extras on this DVD are minimal, but they do a good job of showing off what went into the production. The featurette is nothing more than EPK material that allows the cast and crew to pat themselves on the back. The director opens on the commentary and talks with the editor about the choices they made in regards to the film and how they presented Cogan's descent into madness. Then, there are a collection of deleted scenes that were cut out of the final print for a reason. If you were looking for to the supplementals to tip the scales in favour of picking this disc up, you're out of luck.
Stir of Echoes 2: The Homecoming didn't need to happen, but then again a lot of films don't have to happen. Sometimes, a mommy executive and a daddy executive get together with a bundle of bad ideas and throw them against a wall. Whatever sticks gets sandwiched together with rejected ideas to make the perfect film that no one wanted to see. I can't recommend this as a rental or even a bizarre purchase for a friend. Just be glad that you can exist in a world where the amount of titles released per week guarantees that this title will get ignored and stuck somewhere next to the Lost Ark of the Covenant.
Review by Troy Anderson
Existing Posts
I saw Stir of echoes 2 and it was pleasantly surprising. U should give it a chance.
That last screen cap just looks wrong.
Tenderheart Bear wrote: Many Hellraiser films started life as straight horrors or thrillers too before becoming part of the franchise.
"Hellworld" was definite proof of that.
"Hellworld" was definite proof of that.
Nice one Rob Lowe, quitting The West Wing was a great career move... yeah...
This one was okay. Would've been better if the ending was different.
Many Hellraiser films started life as straight horrors or thrillers too before becoming part of the franchise.
What's weird about it is that, I don't think it started life as a straight Stir to Echoes sequel. It's happened before where a script has been cannibalized to cash-in on a popular franchise name. Outside of the ghost imagery every few minutes, there's nothing that even remotely connects it to the first film.
Good idea. Although since my father has the blockbuster plan I could maybe rent this and give it a try. But maybe Troy Anderson is right I mean sequels do stink. Well not all of them but most of them are c**ppy.
I enjoyed the original so I'll probably buy this when it's cheap.
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
Disc Details
Release Date: 20th November 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: Yes
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Extras: 'Stir of Echoes: Homecoming' Featurette, Feature Commentary with Director and Editor, Deleted Scenes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Ernie Barbarash
Cast: Rob Lowe, Marnie McPhail, Katya Gardner, Ben Lewis and Shawn Roberts
Genre: Horror
Length: 89 minutes
5Review Guide
Follow our updates
Latest News
The Sister Brothers US - DVD R1 | BD RA Double Dragon: Collector's Edition US - BD RA A Star Is Born (2018) US - DVD R1 | BD RA Hunter Killer US - DVD R1 | BD RA Jack The Ripper (1959) US - DVD R1 | BD RA
Unseen Reviews
Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka UK - DVD R2 Stuff, The UK - BD RB Body Double UK - DVD | BD Capricorn One UK - BD RB Maniac (4K Remaster) US - BD RA
Latest Reviews
Maniac (4K Remaster) US - BD RA Candyman: Collector's Edition US - BD RA Mission: Impossible – Fallout US - BD RA Zombie: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition US - BD RA Perversion Story US - BD RA
Most Talked About
Halloween (2018) US - DVD R1 | BD RA Venom US - DVD R1 | BD RA Cloverfield Paradox, The US - DVD R1 | BD RA Suspiria (2018) US - DVD R1 | BD RA The Super US - DVD R1 | BD RA


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Working in Costa Rica Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Working in Costa Rica Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Costa Rica View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message MeaganJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 4 Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 9:36 pm Post subject: Working in Costa Rica I am planning to go to Costa Rica next September. Does anyone have any information about working there? I am especially wondering what type of options are available for working in smaller towns outside of San Jose. I am also curious as to the cost of living, availability of jobs, availability and cost of accomodation and so on. Thank you so much for all of your help! Back to top sperlingSite AdminJoined: 22 Oct 2002Posts: 117Location: Los Angeles, California Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:10 am Post subject: Hi Meagan, Lots of information at: http://www.eslcafe.com/jobinfo/latinamerica/sefer.cgi?Costa:Rica All the best, Dave Sperling Founder * * * * * * * * * * * * Dave's ESL Cafe http://www.eslcafe.com Back to top CoreyJoined: 05 Jul 2003Posts: 112Location: Canada Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:49 pm Post subject: Hope this is not too late. 1. Most jobs are in the central valley (SJ, Heredia, Alajuela) 2. It has gotten more expensive here recently. Modest tastes and a willingness to accept a lower standard of living help - $US 350/month can get you by if you are good with money. 3. Jobs are continuously available. Check out the Tico Times if you can get a copy. Good luck, Corey Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:02 am Post subject: http://www.ticotimes.net this is the link for the tico times. Back to top John HallJoined: 16 Mar 2004Posts: 452Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 9:33 pm Post subject: Info on Teaching Jobs I have been living and working as an English teacher in Costa Rica for more than three years now. If anyone wants to get info about jobs for English teachers in Costa Rica, email me at [email protected] and I will send you all of the latest info that I have. John Hall Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Costa Rica All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


text:
A 'Royal' Showing
The Schoolcraft County Fair was full of pageantry Friday and Saturday, as this year's Schoolcraft County representatives were chosen. Above, left, Miss Schoolcraft County 2012 Emily Bauman is shown following Friday's ceremony. Junior Miss Schoolcraft County, Gail Thoma, bottom, middle, was also crowned Friday evening. At top right, Little Prince and Princess of Schoolcraft County, Colton Larson and Jordyn Burns, are shown celebrating their win with a walk down the runway Saturday afternoon. The fun wasn't limited to the winners, however, and other participants in the Little Prince and Princess Pageant demonstrated their abilities during the 'talent' portion of the event. At bottom left, Kenya Smith and Ryker Goudreau 'sing' a tune while 'rowing' a raft. At bottom right, Devin Arnold shows off his vocal cords during a solo performance.
- Login to post comments


text:
Ship Black
- Designer: Stefano Giovannoni, Paul Van Iersel Harry
- Height: 15.5cm
- Length: 15.5cm
- Colour: Black
Container in thermoplastic resin, black with small spatula in 18/10 stainless steel. A creative receptacle, it can be used for sauces, butter, jam etc., and the spatula invites use from imaginative consumers with a sweet tooth.
Delivery & Returns
We are pleased to provide FREE delivery in Mainland UK and Northern Island on all orders over £50.
One of the team will call you before we deliver large parcels to make sure that the delivery date is convenient and to make sure that someone will be available to sign for your item.
We hope that you will be happy with your purchase but if for any reason you are not happy with your item you can return it within 28 days of receipt for a full refund.
Please see delivery options and returns policy for details.
About Alessi
Alessi Design Alessi make everyday items, typically for the kitchen, from plastic and metal and are designed by famous designers.They have been particularly associated with the notion of designer objects – otherwise ordinary tools and objects executed as high design, from notable designers such as Philippe Starck. Most of the memorable designer kettles, designer toothbrushes, designer graters a...
More: Kitchen Ware by Alessi »
More questions? Contact us


text:
- 1
- 2
- 3
Mixed Martial Arts for the Whole Family
Become a student of the SHAMROCK WAY and begin a life of fitness, confidence, and prosperity. Read More →
The Vision
To put it mildly, Frank Shamrock did not grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth.The bright-eyed youngster was born into a world of... READ MORE →
View Our Programs
Shamrock MMA is group exercise program for all adults interested in staying in great shape and having a safe fun workout. Our martial... READ MORE →
Fitness Fighting Gets Women Into The Best Mental And Physical Shape Of Their Lives! When Fitness And Fighting Fuse…The End Result... READ MORE →
Shamrock MMA is a highly specialized, innovative, group Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program, suitable for any adult interested in safely... READ MORE →
At Shamrock MMA , we teach children the important skills they need – not just so they can defend themselves, if necessary –... READ MORE →
Online Members will receive access to exclusive Shamrock MMA training videos, celebrity interviews, special reports, and much more! coming... READ MORE →
Shamrock MMA Launches Revolutionary Certification Programs for Savvy Individuals and Businesses Here's your chance to get certified... READ MORE →
Here's Your Chance To Be Personally Trained, Coached And Mentored By "The Legend!" Each year, Frank Shamrock accepts... READ MORE →


text:
Operation American Spring – May 16, 2014
Operation American Spring – May 16, 2014
Recent Posts
- The shocking death at the border
- When you found out….I LOVE IT!
- Obama DID Want Your Guns – No Matter How May Times He Said Otherwise
- In 2019 Bill Gates Will Spray Toxic Chemicals Into The Sky To Dim Our Sun
- SWEDEN: The country with nearly the world's highest rates of violent crime and rape incidents, supports bringing in even more of the migrants who are responsible for a majority of these incidents
- Proposed Constitution for The United States – Written in 1974
- Muslim Eddie Deen Preys on a Naive and Trusting Christian
- You MUST See President Trump's Border Wall VIDEO
- You Won't BELIEVE What NBC Tweeted about Robots and Pedophiles
- The Third Jihad – Radical Islam's Vision for America – A Clarion Project Film
- Verizon just awoke the fury of the internet
- SCOTUS Alert: Prayer Banned
- ActBlue,, AN ORGANIZATION THAT NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!!!
- Watch the untold story of true American heroes
- Subscribe and follow this woman: "THEY ARE COMING FOR THIS—America, We Are At A DIRE Turning Point, Resistance Is Key!"
- O'Keefe Strikes Again, Catches NYT Editors On Hidden Camera: "Targeting Trump's Businesses, His Dumb F**k Of A Son"
- "Who was Stephen Paddock – the Alleged Las Vegas Shooter?" or How can a dead man shoot people in Las Vegas…Maybe the CIA and FBI should stop covert gun sales to terrorist groups.
- What are the odds Las Vegas shooting was a false flag? UPDATED
- More red flags…
- Las Vegas Shooting: 4chan Exposes Those Set to Make Huge Profits from Attacks – Criminal masterminds exposed behind the scenes of attacks
- Islamists Footage of Stephen Paddock and Girlfriend at an Anti-Trump Protest?
- New post Former Clinton Aide Kept Three Muslim Women As Sex Slaves
- New post Young Girl Faces Criminal Charges For 'Luring' Pedophile To Rape Her
- Can't be done eh? Israel's Southern Border Fence 100 Percent Effective in Preventing Illegals from Infiltra ting
- She is delusional! Fw: Rochester's Pioneering Role
- Are you a DACA recipient?
- Sep 10, 2017 A tribute for the 16th anniversary of 9/11/2001
- 9/11: 15th Anniversary Tribute (2001-2016)
- 9-11 Tribute songs – View full playlist (80 videos)
- We Have Forgoten! September 11, 2017 – Fake News Claims There Have Been No Attacks On The US – THEY LIE!
- Absolutely NO!!! Fw: A bipartisan win
- Crosses and Bibles Being Forcibly Taken Off Christian Churches. This is how the Christian Persicutions began in Africa and now Europe!
- Are We In The End Times?
- Bubonic plague found in Arizona ticks, fleas
- Charlottesville Video and Stills From Video: Watch the car getting its drivers window smashed out
- I support this! 35 States already are on board! It only takes 38 (of the 50) States to convene a Constitutional Convention. This will give you something to think about.
- CALLING ALL PATRIOTS: Rise and Fight For the Country You Love
- New Zeal Blog: SNOPES TAKEN HOSTAGE: Left-wing "fact-checker" reveals it has lost control of its website
- WND EXCLUSIVE Rabbi claims his Bible code links Scripture to calendar
- Obama Is Still Not Off the Hook For Gun Running Scandal That Killed Border Agent
- Shooter in Bronx-Lebanon Hospital – Dr Henry Bello – Nigerian Native
- Young John Wayne
- Philippe Petit – The Young Man Who Gave The Twin Tower Life And Love In 1974
- This is actually what America would look like without gerrymandering
- University Of Texas Stabber Reenacted White Genocide – 14-minute, poorly produced video at his home that shows Kendrex White and his classmates reenacting the murder of white people by Haitian political figure Dutty Boukman
- What Chuck Schumer is revealing out in the open
- Trump to CBS's Dickerson: 'I Love Your Show — I Call It Deface the Nation'
- 'What the hell?': TV screens go dark as Spectrum cuts channels, raises prices
- Obama makes $400K for speech at A&E event: report
- FULL TRANSCRIPT: President Donald Trump's interview with "Face the Nation" (This is good)
- What Chuck Schumer is revealing out in the open
- Scotland: Priest Fired After Objecting To Anti-Jesus Muslim Prayer
- Gavin McInnes: Hear me read Ann Coulter's "banned" speech, like I just did in Berkeley
- THE REBEL MEDIA: BOMBSHELL: Inside Canada-USA "Refugee" Trafficking Ring
- Lincoln's Hard Hand of War ~ "Brion McClanahan on an American dictator killing his own people."- LewRockwell
- Muslim men can rape non-Muslim women to teach them a lesson, claims woman Islamic professor
- Why the Aleutian Islands of Alaska should be reclaimed from Russia in Obama illegal land give-away!
- Aposte Hirsi Ali: We Must Reach out to the Reformers
- Project Veritas: Ask Trump to Unleash Project Veritas
- New Law Means You Could be the Subject of a Vaccine or Medication Experiment Without Your Informed Consent (One last Christmas surprise from President Obama.)
- Former CIA officer: Flynn fired over high-level DC pedophile list
- MICHAEL SAVAGE NEWSLETTER: How about Obama's meddling in 4 foreign elections?
- Thursday Morning: Logan's Warning Live on the Captain's AMERICA Radio Show! Via AM 860
- Reflections On A Funeral, And What The Hell Is Going On???
- Clarion Project: Changing America to Suit Islam Helps Muslims Integrate
- MORE FAKE NEWS (LIES) FROM LOUISE "SLAUGHTER THE CHILDREN"! his 'woman' should be IN JAIL!!!
- New Zeal Blog: It's Time to Impeach the Judges
- Here's What The Prosecutors in the Bundy Ranch Case Didn't Want the Court To See Or Hear (Video & Pictures)
- Radical Erdogan Builds 9000 Mosques & Bans Christian Liturgy
- Dear Liberals
- Fascinating animation shows immigration into United States since 1820
- Empty Tent City in Saudi Arabia!!!
- It's the LAW — BAN ISLAM IN THE USA
- UPDATE:::2nd UPDATE::::Hungary's Prime Minister is fed up with Muslim Migrants destroying his country PLUS Kuwait Imposes Visa Ban on Five Muslim-Majority Countries PLUS 'Time to act' Italy calls for mass migrant deportations as half a million refugees arrive
- Pastor, Eight Others Missing in Uganda after Muslims Beat, Rape Congregation Throng of about 90 attacks prayer meeting of 80.
- The Truth About Trump's 'Muslim Ban'
- Slaughter does not care for opposition voices: Resistance Toolkit
- New Leaked Documents Reveal Expansive Soros Funding to Manipulate U.S. Elections
- Heads Up! FEMA Is Preparing Communities for 'Complex Coordinated Terror Attacks' – YouTube
- *** UPDATE*** gotnews.com: BREAKING: Records Suggest #FortLauderdale Shooter #EstebanSantiago Is Puerto Rican Islamic Terrorist & Anime Fan
- Is this YOUR future?
- Official: Suspected Gunman Told FBI He Was Being Forced To Fight For ISIS
- Debt collapse 'perfect storm' shaping up that will almost instantly wipe out pension funds nationwide
- Judas Glenn Beck Makes Anti Trump Alliance With Far Left
- Ed Boston Podcast
- Who is Keith Ellison (Hakim Muhammad as he declared in a foreign magazine article)? Keith Hakim, Keith X Ellison, and Keith Ellison-Muhammad? What name is his real one?
- Fast And Furious Friday!! 11-11-2016 11/11 by HOV Radio | Politics Conservative Podcasts
- Election Night Extravaganza, Part Deux! 11/09 by English Defence League Radio | Politics Conservative Podcasts
- ELECTION 2016 EXTRAVAGANZA!! 11/08 by Red Fox Blogger | Politics Conservative Podcasts
- Wikileaks 'Doomsday Machine' Now Triggered, Will It Bring Down The Entire United States Government?
- The Danger Zone: Why Israel Greatly Fears Barack Obama's Last Few Months In Office
- As Obamacare implodes, this candidate wants to serve as a SUICIDE CULT leader for America
- Acetaminophen—the main ingredient in Tylenol
- New Zeal Blog: Obama's Reckless Plan Threatens U.S. Oversight of Internet
- New Zeal Blog: Trevor Loudon presents "Enemies Within" Florida screenings
- MYSTERIOUS Structures Have Been Revealed in Satellite Photos.. Government Chiefs Wants Banned
- Rothschild Insider Warned of an Elite Planned Race War in America
Blog Stats
- 651,904 hits
Like on Facebook
- 9/11 Do More Than Never Forget
- American Spectator
- ARRA News
- Atlas Shrugs ~ Pamela Geller
- Bare Naked Islam
- Bible Gateway
- Border Watch
- Borderland Beat
- Call Me Mom
- Campus Watch
- Clean TV
- Constituting America
- Deconstructing the Left: A War on Academic Freedom ~ David Horowitz
- Do The Right Thing Ministries
- Educational Resources ~ ACT for AMerica
- Euphoric Reality
- Fax For Free
- Gateway Pundit
- HolgerAwakens
- Homeland Security Group
- Jenn of the Jungle
- Jihad Watch
- Logistics Monster
- Movie Trailer: I Want Your Money
- NEFA Foundation ~ Targeting Terrorism with Vigilance
- New Zeal ~ Trevor Loudon
- Northeast Intelligence Network ~ Investigating threats to our homeland
- Oath Keepers
- Pamela Hall
- Pat Dollard ~ The War Starts Here
- Patriots for America
- Political Mirage
- Recommended Links Jihad Watch Sites
- Red State Radio
- Resist Net
- Salt and Light ~ David Jeffers
- SecularStupidest
- TellItLikeItIs ~ PamelaDeanne
- Tha Right To Keep And Bear Arms
- The American Thinker
- The Avolon Project ~ Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy
- The Founding Word ~ Joshua P. Allem
- The Global Muslim Brotherhood Report
- The Investigative Project On Terrorism
- The Post & Email
- The Right Network
- The SnooperReport
- Truth Or Fiction ~ Alternative to Leftist SNOPES or Factcheck
- Wall Builders
- War On Terror News
Internet Talk Radio
Praise Radio
You'll See
Be a Mosquebuster – grab a button for your website
- Follow a12iggymom's Blog on WordPress.com
Follow me on TwitterMy Tweets


text:
Recall 13V061000
The Engine May Start Unexpectedly
Recall Details
On 2010-2013 Subaru models equipped with an automatic transmission and Audiovox accessory remote start system, if the key fob is dropped it may begin randomly transmitting a request to start the engine, causing the engine to unexpectedly start and run for up to 15 minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the battery in the fob goes dead or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause asphyxiation. Original equipment keyless entry fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected. Dealers will replace the affected key fobs to correct this concern.
Our Quick Take
Certain Subaru vehicles equipped with a remote starting system are being recalled because if the remote is dropped, the engine may start unexpectedly and continue to run. Key fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected by this condition.
What Should You Do?
Customer notification will begin toward the end of April 2013. If you have an affected vehicle, Subaru will notify you. If you believe your car is affected or experience problems with the remote start system, you should contact your Subaru dealer. They may ask for your vehicle identification number (VIN), so please have it handy when you call. The Subaru recall number is WQF-42.


text:
January 8, 2011 10:40:00 PM
The Starkville-Mississippi State University Community Band begins its eighth year Jan. 10 with registration and a rehearsal on campus.
Formed in 2003 and directed by Craig Aarhus, the performing group was created to give interested persons with prior experience an opportunity to continue making music. In addition to MSU students, membership includes residents of the Golden Triangle and area cities as far away as Philadelphia and Tupelo.
Aarhus, assistant director of MSU bands, said registration will be part of the rehearsal, which gets under way at 6:30 p.m. at the Band and Choral Rehearsal Hall. The facility is located just off Blackjack Road near the southern edge of the MSU campus.
No pre-registration will be held this year, Aarhus said, adding that the $20 registration fee will be accepted at sign-up.
The 2011 schedule includes two concerts during the spring semester. The band''s repertoire includes a mix of traditional band music, marches, patriotic selections and "pops" arrangements.
Aarhus said participants must be at least 15 years of age, have two years of prior playing experience and furnish their own instruments. Some instruments (tubas, French horns, percussion) may be available through MSU Bands on a limited basis.
"People of all ages and experience levels are welcome, even if it''s been a few years since they''ve played," he said. "Also, continuing education units are available through the Division of Academic Outreach and Continuing Education for those who are interested."
Aarhus said the program''s goal is to offer a variety of music that all can enjoy.
"Community bands are a big part of the musical heritage of our country," he observed. "We''re happy to be offering this experience once again, and encourage all those in the area who want to keep playing their instruments to join us."
For more information, contact Aarhus at 662-325-2713 or [email protected] msstate.edu.
printer friendly version | back to top
1. Taking something to the party? FOOD
2. Create a bread that's not too sweet, yeasty and a tad boozy FOOD
3. When it comes to pot roast, keeping it simple is the best FOOD
4. Pretty holiday cookies that don't taste like cardboard FOOD


text:
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
We know of a man who is the chief executive officer for a municipal services firm. He and his wife give half of their income to God's work each year. This man says, "My joy in giving comes from serving God in a way that I know He's called me to and realizing that what I give is impacting people for Christ. It just feels wonderful and fulfilling."
The more we give to God, the more we feel a sense of joy, and the more God delights in us. The Macedonian Christians understood this pleasure that comes from giving: "Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity" (2 Corinthians 8:2). Though they were poor, the Macedonians "pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing" (v. 4) in order to know "overflowing joy."
The best reason for giving to God, however, is not to bring pleasure to your life today, but to reserve joy for the eternal tomorrow. Jesus advises us to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6:20). He also instructs us to give to those less fortunate than ourselves, saying, "Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous" (Luke 14:14). We already know that heaven will be a place of rejoicing for every believer, yet those who give to God's purposes are promised even more rewards.
To put it another way, giving to God is simply a good investment for your family. The fringe benefits alone will pay eternal dividends!
- Shirley M Dobson
Illustration from The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn (Sisters, Ore.: Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2001).


text:
Watch Out Agrabah, The USA is Coming for You!
A recent poll from Public Policy Polling shows that 30% of voting Republicans in America would support bombing the fictional city of Agrabah from Disney's Aladdin.
Despite sterotypes of Trump supporters and Tea-partiers, you would be wrong if you thought this was only a Republican problem. According to Public Policy Polling on Twitter, Democrats were asked the same question. 19% would support bombing Jasmine's home town.
Sorry, Jafar, looks like the city is ours.
via Disney
- Reposted by


text:
Style # 212466
Luxe pleated top, sexy heart-shaped neckline and flattering cinched hemline make this bebe jumpsuit an effortlessly-glam power piece. Try it with a pair of embellished heels and a statement necklace.
- 100% polyester
- Center back to waist: 9" (23 cm)
- Rise: 11" (28 cm)
- Inseam: 28" (71 cm)
- Leg opening: 9" (23 cm)
- Invisible zipper
- Removable halter straps
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size 6
Pleated Bodice Jumpsuit is rated out of 5 by 11.
Rated 5 out of 5 by TT29 from Fits great up top but too loose at bottom The top fits great at Bust. Must say this is the best top on any jumpsuit that I've had. However, the bottom of the legs have elastic, the bottom is too loose a d has to always be tailored.
Date published: 2013-08-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nona35 from A must have I bought the fuchsia jumpsuit for a wedding and loved it so much that I had to buy the black one as well. I bought a size 6 according to the sizing chart but it was WAY to big. I had to exchange it for a size 4 and still was a bit loose around the torso. Then bought the size 2 on black and it was perfect on the waist but a bit short longwise. I would recommend to try this before you purchase online. Other then figuring out the perfect size for you, the Jumpsuit is adorable, sexy and very stylish!
Date published: 2013-07-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by Disney from This jumpsuit is confortable This jumpsuit is so confortable. I ordered my in fuchsia purple. The color is beautiful, the only thing that I see negative is the price. It is to high for the quality of the fabric. That jumpsuit should not cost more than $79.00 dollars.
Date published: 2013-07-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by Piper11 from Adorable This jumpsuit is adorable. Overall it fits great, but the torso seems a little short. If I was a half an inch taller, it would not have fit. I read the reviews and everyone said it ran small. I ignored this and ordered my typical size 2 anyways. It's very hard to find something that fits my chest (28 F) and this is perfect in that aspect.
Date published: 2013-07-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by Babydnk from Wore it last night! Got a bunch of complements. Super sexy and comfortable! You could dress it up or dress it down.
Date published: 2013-06-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by bebefan101 from I love everything about this jumpsuit. I bought the fuchsia purple color. Online it looks like a really light pink but in person its a bright fuchsia color. I would recommend get a size up if your a curvy women because if you try on your usual size itll look kind of poofy at the hip area. ive learned that from experience. This jumpsuit is worth buying. you wont be disappointed.
Date published: 2013-06-23
Rated 3 out of 5 by AngelaA from Not such a beautiful fit... The design would have been better if the material had more give. I am 5.4 and generally wear a size 2. After reordering in a size 4 it was still ill fitting across the hips, which caused the slash pockets to gap. Disappointed , will return the item again.
Date published: 2013-06-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by ssal from Comfortable and fitted. I bought a pink one and wore it to a wedding on a yacht, I was trying to avoid wearing a dress so I could be comfortable. I was really comfortable and everyone complemented on it, even when I took a picture and posted on my social network. The fabric is light so it is great for the summer weather also.
Date published: 2013-06-11


text:
Creative Christmas Trees for Small Spaces
The Christmas tree is definitely the must-have decoration for many during the holiday season. Little ones stare at those twinkling lights, dreaming of the day when the tree will be surrounded with colorful packages. But what if you want to make the holidays festive for your little one – but you're short on space? Here are fifteen festive trees that won't steal square-footage from your home:
1. Draw it on Paper: via Style Me Pretty, photograph by Alison Conkilin, styling by Styled Creative
2. Chalkboard Tree: CB2 in the loop
3. Garland Tree: Down to the Woods
4. Fabric Painted Tree: Canadian House & Home, photograph by Angus Fergusson
5. Scandinavian Chalkboard Tree: A Legg Up
6. Christmas Card Tree: Home Life
7. Simple Washi Tape Tree: DecoPeques
8. Silver Ornament Tree: Free People via Poppytalk Handmade
9. Backlit LED Tree: Habitat
10. Sticky Note Tree: Living Etc.
11. Colorful Washi Tape Tree: Muita Ihania
12. Doily Tree: Mom Filter
13. Christmas Light Tree: A Merry Mishap
14. Interactive Felt Tree: Johnny in a Dress
15. Wall Collection Christmas Tree: All the Luck in the World via Apartment Therapy
(Images: As credited above.)


text:
- Home »
- Courses & Workshops
Online textbook, material suppliers, writing help, and more.
Student Resources
Courses & Workshops
The ITL Laboratory is a shared classroom facility for the six departments of CU-Boulder's College of Engineering and Applied Science. More than 4,000 students, 95 faculty, and 65 courses use the ITL Laboratory resources every year.
Get hands on!
First-Year Projects, GEEN 1400, is an interdisciplinary, hands-on design, build and test introductory engineering course.
Want to learn a new skill?
Take one of our many skill-building workshops--LabVIEW, laser cutters, circuit boards, machining, and more!
Interest in entrepreneurship?
Take our Invention & Innovation, GEEN 3400, course and enhance your creativity and entrepreneurial knowledge.


text:
Next Door Models Nicole
Next Door Models is a huge websites dedicated to showcasing beautiful girls in the naked form. Offering over a million photos, Next Door Models is updated 5 days a week with fresh sets of the most beautiful girls on the internet. The site also features VIDEOs that are sure to please.
Petite Blond Nicole getting naked on Next Door Models.


text:
PTS (Post- och telestyrelsen) commissioned ATDI to provide a coherent spectrum management system to catalogue their national spectrum and provide for customer radio licenses. ATDI has now completed stage one of the project meaning the system is now in production.
This opening stage has encompassed a national frequency plan and PTS's first spectrum (block) licensing database, an asset that will allow PTS to assign frequencies and manage the spectrum and its financial elements all in one place.
Future stages will deal with license management and technical analysis for broadcast, fixed and land mobile services, all via a structured workflow.
ATDI LTD managing director Peter Paul comments: "We have been working closely with many regulators and we have come to understand their very specific set of needs and challenges. It is particularly gratifying to be able to add PTS to the organizations who we have helped with those challenges."


text:
1 cups all-purpose flour plus 3 tablespoons of corn starch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large plastic bag
Dipping sauce
1 cup fresh marinara sauce
Pour enough oil into a heavy large saucepan or electric fry pan, to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, corn starch, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bag. Working in small batches, shake the squid into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp and very pale golden, about 1 minute per batch. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
Place the fried calamari on paper towels to absorb oil. Sprinkle with lots of grating cheese. Serve with the marinara sauce and fresh basil.


text:
Posted 15 July 2009 - 10:08 AM
Posted 15 July 2009 - 10:40 AM
I would agree that much has been made about the legal disclaimer on the Ovilus, however for me personally, I believe that it is a device for entertainment purposes only, not for legitimate paranormal research... Please correct me if I'm mistaken, but from what I understand about the device is that it takes readings of EMF & temperature and give that reading a value which corresponds to a word in the Ovilus' database...
The reason I doubt this device is I have yet to see the science behind the process the manufacturer used to determine a particular reading equals a particular word or phrase... Not to mention it has a very limited vocabulary...
It just seems a little sketchy to me (or bogus as you said), but this is only my 2 cents...
Posted 15 July 2009 - 10:48 AM
Hello Ten301, and welcome to the forum...
I would agree that much has been made about the legal disclaimer on the Ovilus, however for me personally, I believe that it is a device for entertainment purposes only, not for legitimate paranormal research... Please correct me if I'm mistaken, but from what I understand about the device is that it takes readings of EMF & temperature and give that reading a value which corresponds to a word in the Ovilus' database...
The reason I doubt this device is I have yet to see the science behind the process the manufacturer used to determine a particular reading equals a particular word or phrase... Not to mention it has a very limited vocabulary...
It just seems a little sketchy to me (or bogus as you said), but this is only my 2 cents...
Posted 15 July 2009 - 12:05 PM
Yes, I'm also very skeptical of the Ovilus, however, I've never used one, so I'll keep an open mind. My only beef when doing some research on the web was that I continually came across posts from people making statements such as, "It says for entertainment purposed only, so it's obviously just a toy", etc. I thought that was somewhat unfair, as they obviously didn't understand the legal aspects of why the manufacturer has to state that on his site. I believe Parker Brothers also prints a similar disclaimer somewhere on or in the Ouija board package. Yes, that's a toy, and maybe the Ovilus is as well, but the disclaimer is there for the same reason...legal liability.
Posted 15 July 2009 - 04:37 PM
Words are created by the strength and type of the EM Field the device encounters. A given field will cause the device to speak a certain word. It is assumed that spirits can manipulate this field to cause words and phrases to be developed. The problem is who taught the spirit the exact strength of field needed to create a specific word? If we assume the spirit to be someone passed, where did they gain the knowledge to know exactly how to generate such a series of fields? One might make an argument for them speaking, most people spke when alive, but how many studied the characteristics of the Ovilus? I daresay maybe one or two, tops. Thus it is illogical to assume any spirit can manipulate such a device in a meaningful way, assuming they can manipulate one at all.
Posted 15 July 2009 - 06:35 PM
I understand legal liability issues, but my problem with the Ovilus has nothing to do with that. I also understand the method the device uses to "communicate" and that method has an inherent flaw.
Words are created by the strength and type of the EM Field the device encounters. A given field will cause the device to speak a certain word. It is assumed that spirits can manipulate this field to cause words and phrases to be developed. The problem is who taught the spirit the exact strength of field needed to create a specific word? If we assume the spirit to be someone passed, where did they gain the knowledge to know exactly how to generate such a series of fields? One might make an argument for them speaking, most people spke when alive, but how many studied the characteristics of the Ovilus? I daresay maybe one or two, tops. Thus it is illogical to assume any spirit can manipulate such a device in a meaningful way, assuming they can manipulate one at all.
I agree with you on this, Caverat.
It would be equally as valid to take a magic 8 ball toy and say that the spirits could manipulate the float inside to give the message they wish to. There is no objective data behind it, just assumption.
"It is proper for you to doubt ... do not go upon report ... do not go upon tradition ... do not go upon hear-say." ~ Buddha
Posted 16 July 2009 - 08:36 AM
Posted 16 July 2009 - 10:24 AM
Two weeks ago, after an investigation, I went down to my PC in the basement to dump the words from the night before. I turned the Ovilus on and the first word it said was BASEMENT. Mind you, this was a 1 in 1200 chance of saying something in context. Also bare in mind that something has to trigger the Ovilus to speak. I have watched it sit perfectly quiet, and then begin to chat away non-stop, with no evident change in the environment. Sometimes it begins to speak with corresponding changes in EMF that we record at the same time with a tri-field; sometimes it doesnt.
How does this work? I have no idea. Listening to interviews with Bill Chappell, he makes no claims either. Do the spirits manipulate it? Or do we through some kind of Psi? Or is it just a lot of interesting coincidence?
Although I respect everyones opinion on this board, I have to disagree with the claims that a spirit would need to know the mechanics of the device, and then know the science behind manipulating it. That would be the same as a saying a spirit would need to know quantum physics of gravity and know how to suspend those rules in order to make an item move (a door close, a lamp fall, etc.). What about a spirit knowing how to manipulate the binary code of a digital recorder or camera, when neither the sound was audible, nor the image visible to the naked eye? Yet, we get a class A EVP or phantom image. Again, I have no idea why this works. But I applaud those that keep an open mind hoping to develop these ideas and devices to communicate and/or prove the existence of an afterlife. And FYI, Bill did share that the entertainment statement was done for legal reasons.
Ill leave you with one last recent example. This weekend we did a day investigation at a reputed haunted cemetery. Part of the group was about to leave to look for the trail leading to a farm house foundation, somewhere in a clearing in the woods. That house is claimed to appear and disappear, and even move its location. Here are the words, in order, that the Ovilus said. These were recorded on audio, and validated when dumped to PC .
And yes, there were 6 people about to leave.
Posted 16 July 2009 - 01:54 PM
But regarding the Ovilus, itself, my personal slant has always leaned toward the question of how does a spirit, if that is indeed what is coming through, know what they're saying through the Ovilus? How do we know if what comes out of the Ovilus is that which is intended? Yes, the spirit, theoretically, can alter EMF, localized temperature and/or barometric pressure, etc. But is it skillful in doing so? Just like each of us having our own strengths, wouldn't they have skills, talents, or knowledge that make them more proficient in one aspect of possible communication over another? We certainly shouldn't assume they are masters of every environmental variable. So, I've come to think tht the Ovilus can produce some interesting coincidences. When I was on the USS Hornet (where I saw Mr. Chappell speak), when the unit hit my hand, it immediately said, "Hi", "Name", something I don't remember, something I couldn't make out, "Military", and "Upstairs". Incidentally, this was shortly after a docent told me I wanted to ask if we could go to the CIC, upstairs, later that evening. Certainly interesting, but also certainly not proof.
In any case, I believe the Ovilus would be best served by two things: One is repeated use in the same environment. I think there can definitely be a learning curve involved for a spirit. After all, how long did it take us to master speaking and writing? The second is verification via a second instrument. Let's have the spirit, confirm that what the Ovilus is saying is what they intend to say via EMF meter, K2, tug of the shirt sleeve, or whatever else works for them and us as a clear signal.
Of course, the trick is, for some of us, finding a reliably active place that will allow repeated access for this sort of thing.
Edited by kawika, 16 July 2009 - 01:55 PM.
Posted 17 July 2009 - 04:23 PM
But the Ovilus is quite different. Simply putting physical force to the sensor is not going to make it react. It requires an EM field to create a voltage proportional to the strength of the field. The strength is divided into different levels, each assigned to a particular word in the device's vocabulary. Now if the Ovilus used a keyboard of some type one might make the qrgument that the spirit activated certain keys or switches to create phrases. This would be a learnable skill, just as we learn to select the appropriate key on the keyboard to create words.
But even if we assume the spirit affects EM Fields, consider, how does it know what level creates the desired word. An analogy might put this in perspective:
Suppose you had a push button in front of you. Depending on how hard you force the button down the device it is attached to will speak 200 words. Now suppose its range of operation went from 1 ounce of pressure to about 12 pounds. Each ounce you change the pressure will result in a different word being spoken. Your task will be to create meaningful phrases by varying the presure on the button. That's 200 possible words in the vocabulary. I'll even make it easy for you, give you something the spirit doesn't have, I'll give you a list of how much pressure is needed to create each word.
Now all you have to do is first press the button with just the precise amount of force for the desired word, the pressure must be accurate to within the 1 ounce window for that word (otherwise you'll get the wrong word!) And you must do this seemlessly enough so words can be joined to form phrases or sentences.
You can test whether you can learn this skill yourself using a simple scale. Here are 5 weights that you must press the scale to. You must immediately go to the stated weight without error and hold it for 1 second, then go to the next one in the same manner The 5 weights would represent 5 word phrase. Ready? You have 5 seconds to get your scale to display these 5 weights within one ounce.
1 lb 17 oz
2lbs 3 oz.
4 lbs 10 oz.
1 lb 5 oz.
and to finish, 6 lbs 12 oz.
Now remember if you failed to hit the exact weight within 1 second, you word would be incorrect. Now imagine a spirit manipulating an EM Field at this degree of proficiency, and WITHOUT the benefit of a list of words.
Quite a daunting task I must say, almost unbelievable, especially when all the spirit might otherwise need to do is create an EVP! And if we accept the as yet unproven theory that spirits create or manipulate EM Fields, the EVP certainly would not rquire the precision that creating a digital signal would.
And finally, if someone is wondering about how such a field is manipulated to record on a digital recorder, one needs to keep in mind the input stages of a digital recorder are analog. It is not neccessary for digital manipulation to take place. Analog manipulation would be converted to digital by the recorder's A to D converter, even though it was not heard at the time it was recorded.
Posted 18 July 2009 - 02:06 PM
The Coronado Theater where one of the on-site deaths was due to a light exploding and you asked the spirit what it did in the theater and the reply came back "Lights"
The grave site of deceased parents and the very first word said was "Parent"
The Lincoln Theater where a hotel burned to the ground in 1915 on the same site, killing two people. And right after discussing the fire the device says "Ashes-Heat-Run"
A seance before 500 people and while the medium stands before a person named Nancy, whose late Father's name was George, who had 10 dogs in his lifetime, the device says "Nancy, George, Dogs, Us, 10"
That would be unbelievable and defy explanation. I agree. But I, along with many people witnessed the Ovilus do just that. And those are just examples from the last 6 months. Remember, the odds of saying something in context is 1 in 512 with the Ovilus I and 1 in 1200 with the Ovilus FX. And to say several words, in order, in context . . . well the odds must be pretty high. On the contrary, I have used the Ovilus many times where it said absolutely nothing in context, or even sat silent the entire time. More often than not it does nothing. The somethings it does though, are pretty darn unbelievable.
I don't claim to know how it works. And I do agree that expecting a spirit to manipulate the Ovilus is pretty unbelievable. Maybe someday, we'll all have the answer.
Great discussion. Take care!!
Posted 18 July 2009 - 02:54 PM
You've got me thinking a bit now...and that's never a good thing. Well, at least, that's what my friends tell me.
Anyhoo, what I'm thinking is about the law of averages and random chance. I have heard the Ovilus spout out nonsense and then something that seemingly applies to a specific situation. So maybe what needs to be done is to record everything the Ovilus puts out, put it through a statistical analysis, and see if responses that are related to something you are discussing, the place you're in, or a person in the group rise above statistical randomness.
Of course, the challenge, as with any medium, is to determine what is specific enough to count as a hit and what is just generalized babble that hits by accidents. Of course, if the hits come frequently enough, your statistics will rise above the threshold of random hits, as well. For the regular Ovilus, there is a 1 in 512 chance for a random hit. But if you can record that your hits would stand up to even greater odds than that, then you might have something there.
Of course, then the question could become is it a spirit communicating through the Ovilus or is someone affecting the device through the use of psi?
Round and round she goes!
Posted 20 July 2009 - 03:49 PM
One must consider the number of misses as well, along with the similarity factor mentioned above, if you want to even start working with probability. There is a level where random chance will give you an answer that may fit, but you also have to consider if any other answer maight have been equally suitable. Even a broken clock is right twice a day, (well maybe not the digital ones!)
Posted 01 December 2009 - 12:12 AM
When we first turned it on, it seemed to just spew a bunch of random words. It then got quiet for a few seconds and then started in with some crazy stuff. It said, "house, divided, unit". Our house is an old mansion that was divided in two two units. It said "Captain, before peace." The man who built the house was a Captain in the Civil War. It then said, "Port, Engines, War" and then said, "Mob, race, mob, here, race, no choice, married." We weren't sure what this was about.
I learned after this that the Captain who lived here and built this house sold the house to another man. He was a Colonel and was involved with the Battle of Fort Fischer, the last southern port of the civil war to fall. Unfortunately in 1898 the Colonel was attached by a mob (along with 5 other men) that tried to kill them for their support of African American politics (they were white and originally Yankees). A mob came to this very home late one night to force the Colonel to walk away from his stand to protect black voters.
Coincidental? Maybe. Seemed pretty specific to me
It is worth mentioning that we have a number of other things happening here that are unexplained. Steps up and down the hall every morning, my back and head touched, cold spots, emf off the charts.
Posted 01 December 2009 - 10:50 PM
i'd love to amp it and use a ghost as like backup vocals at our next show...
if it's too shy to perform, i'm sure it could help with rad lyrics or something...
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users


text:
Choose a College or University
NDUS Home
Colleges and Universities
Choose a College or University
Choose a College or University
North Dakota University System Office
These links to the 11 University System campuses will help you explore what the campuses have to offer. But there's nothing like a campus visit to find the right fit for you. Get started by scheduling a campus tour through the admissions or enrollment services office.
Bismarck State College
Located in Bismarck, N.D., BSC is an innovative community college offering high-quality education, workforce training, continuing education and enrichment programs. The college prepares students for hundreds of careers through transfer courses, technical programs and a bachelor's degree in energy management. One of the state's leaders in online education, BSC offers many programs and courses entirely online. BSC's campus overlooks the Missouri River and is a vital part of North Dakota's thriving capital city.
Dakota College at Bottineau
Located in Bottineau, N.D., DCB offers more than 30 hands-on career and technical programs, including horticulture, paramedic technology (EMT), nursing, wildlife and natural resources. A two-year college in north central North Dakota, DCB also is a great place to prepare for transfer to a university campus. Students enjoy a comprehensive college experience, including residence hall living, student life activities, and intramural and intercollegiate athletics. Thanks to DCB's extensive online offerings, you can take college courses no matter where you live. Varsity athletics include men's hockey, basketball, football and baseball and women's volleyball, basketball and fast-pitch softball.
Dickinson State University
Located in Dickinson, N.D., DSU is located near the ruggedly beautiful North Dakota Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. DSU offers many bachelor's degrees including teacher education, business, computer science, agriculture, nursing and liberal arts, plus many associate degrees. In addition to the region's many recreational opportunities, students can be involved in varsity and intramural athletics and participate in diverse campus organizations.
Lake Region State College
Whether students are seeking technical training or a good place to begin an undergraduate degree, LRSC is prepared to help them achieve success. LRSC in Devils Lake, N.D. offers some one-of-a-kind, two-year programs, including law enforcement, wind energy technology and American Sign Language. Its simulator maintenance technology program - one of only a few in the nation - is a great choice for students interested in electronics. For students who enjoy the outdoors, Devils Lake and the surrounding region offer hunting, fishing, biking, snowmobiling and more.
Mayville State University
Located in Mayville, N.D., MaSU is a personable rural eastern North Dakota campus with 70-plus academic programs and an enrollment of more than 900 students. Nationally identified for teacher education, MaSU's many other popular programs include business administration and computer information systems. To meet student needs for flexibility and convenience, MaSU offers a variety of technology-enriched delivery options, beginning on campus where all full-time students are issued Tablet PC notebook computers.
Minot State University
Located in Minot, N.D., MiSU is North Dakota's third largest university and offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and several graduate degrees. MiSU has positioned itself to meet growth in fields such as criminal justice, management, nursing, social work, management information systems and marketing. Graduates from its master's program in speech pathology are in demand nationwide. Students benefit from small class sizes, strong athletic programs and an emphasis on campus and community engagement. Minot is home to the Minot Air Force Base.
North Dakota State College of Science
Located in Wahpeton, N.D., NDSCS students develop real-world skills by working with current technology and equipment and learning from experts with hands-on experience. NDSCS offers more than 80 degrees, certificates and diplomas in traditional career and technical studies and the liberal arts. Classes are available on NDSCS's main residential campus in Wahpeton, at NDSCS-Fargo and anywhere students have the technology to take classes online.
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University is a student-focused, land-grant, research university - an economic engine that educates students, conducts primary research, creates new knowledge and advances technology. The university provides affordable access to an excellent education at a top-ranked research institution that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment, educating future leaders who will create solutions to national and global challenges that will shape a better world.
University of North Dakota
Located in Grand Forks, N.D., UND is characterized by a creative, innovative and entrepreneurial spirit; a solid foundation in the liberal arts; a comprehensive array of colleges and schools, including law and medicine; high-quality students and faculty; a varied curriculum; a commitment to graduate education, research and service; and a campus environment rich in cultural resources. UND is home to the internationally known John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences and one of the best college hockey programs in the nation. Grand Forks is a river city rich in culture and commerce.
Valley City State University
Located in Valley City, N.D., VCSU has been named to
U.S. News & World Report's
best colleges list every year for the past 13 years. This regional university offers more than 80 bachelor-level degree programs in teacher education, information technology, business, science, health, communication, social science and fine arts. Online offerings include a master of education degree. Student activities are many and diverse. VCSU features beautiful and historic facilities and recently updated residence halls.
Williston State College
Students who pursue associate degrees at WSC can specialize in more than 70 academic areas and transfer to four-year colleges with junior status. Students in WSC's cutting-edge career and technology training programs can be job-ready in two years or less. New programs include welding technology, residential carpentry and petroleum production technology. Other offerings range from nursing to diesel mechanics. Located in Williston, N.D., at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, the Williston area offers rugged beauty and a robust, oil-fueled economy.
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Security Policy


text:
Image Sensors World Go to the original article...AutoSens publishes an interview with Abhay Rai, Director Product Marketing: Automotive Imaging at Sony. Few quotes:
Q: What are sensor problems for autonomous driving?
A: Due to the emergence of safety critical application, basic performance requirements have changed. Sensors need to reliably work for long time. Reliable operating temperature range, functional safety, security, power, and heat are very important performance parameters that a safety critical system design need to address.
Challenge for an image sensor for autonomous driving is: Can a sensor still see well under all real world conditions (reliable working and always working).
Q: Why can't we just use dashcam footage on YouTube for finding problems?
A: Dashcam footage can be a datapoint but autonomous driving system requires more real world data and real world simulation to get to the best, robust and the safest autonomous driving car.