text:
Title: Drifting Without an Anchor
Author: MacGateFan
Rating: R (language)
Disclaimer: Standard one applies. Not mine except Sarah.
Summary: This fic takes place during season 2's In My Time of Dying (with some quotes from that) and branches off from there.
Sarah woke up suddenly. Something wasn't right. She quickly got dressed and ran downstairs nearly knocking Pastor Jim Murphy over. "Easy there," he said, steadying the young woman. "What's the matter?"
"Something isn't right!" Sarah exclaimed, getting her things together. "I gotta go!"
Jim was confused. "What do you mean? Have you heard from your brothers?"
She shook her head. "Not for the last few days. I'm starting to get worried. Dean calls to check on me at least once a day."
"All right," Jim said, placing his hand on hers. Sarah stopped and looked up at him. He knew that if there was anyone she trusted as much as her family it was him and Caleb. "Have you tried calling him?"
"Not really..."
"Call first."
Sarah did so but only got their voicemail. As a last resort, she called John's cell, but again it was only voicemail. "Pastor Jim, please!" She pleaded.
Jim could never refuse Sarah. "All right, go ahead. I'll keep trying to call them while you head to their last known location. When I hear something I'll let you know!"
"Same here," she responded, giving him a kiss as he handed her his car keys.
Sarah had been driving almost 18 hours straight when her cell phone rang. i"Sarah."/i
"Sammy?" she asked. "Thank God! Where the hell have you guys been!"
"You need to get out to Sioux City now. It's bad, Sarah. Really bad."
Tears were in Sarah's eyes as she attempted to drive. Taking a deep breath she pulled over to contain her emotions. "Sammy, tell me what's going on, please!"
"The Demon found us and right now we're at the Sioux City General Hospital. Dean is still unconscious. We need you here!"
"I'm on my way, Sammy," she replied. She knew there was more to the story but for the moment, she was just going to sit and breath.
Sarah arrived in record time and headed up to the floor John and Dean were on. Sam was sitting in the waiting room. He stood when he saw her and wrapped her in the biggest bear hug. "Whoa, take it easy there," Sarah choked out. "Need to breath."
"Sorry," he muttered.
"Sammy what happened?"
He took her by the hand and led her towards John's room as he explained the situation with Yellow Eyes. Sarah stopped and turned to face him, eyes blazing. "Are you fucking telling me that you three went after the demon without me? You couldn't even call me to tell me that Dad had been taken by his daughter! God damn it, Sam!"
"Hey, keep your voice down," Sam replied, pulling Sarah into an unoccupied room. "There was no time to wait for you! I can't help it if you wanted to take a few weeks off because of how tired you've been feeling lately. What do you want me to say?"
Sarah nodded, looking at the floor, as all fight dissipated. "I'm sorry. I guess I'm just worried. Are they going to be all right?"
"Dad should be waking up soon, but Dean... Sarah they said they're not sure he will."
"I wanna see them."
Sam gave her a gentle hug. "Lets go."
"Wait! Shit! Pastor Jim! I'd better tell him I got in touch with you. He didn't answer when I called him earlier so..." Sarah trailed off, noticing the look in Sam's eyes. "What?"
"Pastor Jim and Caleb are dead, Sarah. Meg killed them both."
Sarah fell asleep next to Dean's bedside. When she woke up she saw Sam on the floor with an Oujia board. Rubbing her eyes, she got up and sat next to him. "What are you doing, Sammy?"
"Talking to Dean."
Her face paled. "Talking to... He's not..." she trailed off, glancing up at the machines and relieved to see them still registering his heartbeat.
"Of course not," Sam replied. "Dean is sitting across from us and he said a reaper's after him."
Sarah looked at the empty space where her brother should be. "If it's a reaper then there isn't much we can do is there?"
"We'll figure something out. Dad will know what to do about it."
Sarah was grinning from ear to ear as she sat on the bed next to Dean and held his hand. "I still can't believe it, Dean," she exclaimed.
"He's done it again, hasn't he?" John asked, stepping into the room and a moment later he and Sam begin to fight. Sarah closed her eyes and felt Dean squeeze her hand in understanding. When she opened them John is more vulnerable than she's ever seen him. "Sammy, can we not do this?"
Sam is about to say something else, but Sarah fixed him with a glare. "Come on," she said, jumping off the bed. "Lets go get some caffeine for Dad."
John smiled gratefully at his daughter. She knew he wanted a moment alone with Dean. "You know, when you were a kid, I'd come home from a hunt, and after what I'd seen, I'd be, I'd be wrecked. And you, you'd come up to me and you, you'd put your hand on my shoulder and you'd look me in the eye and you'd... You'd say, 'It's okay, Dad', but I should have been saying that to you! Just make sure you look after Sammy and Sarah, all right?"
"You know I will, Dad. You're scaring me, what's going on?"
Suddenly John leaned over and whispered something in his ear. He stood tall as he left the room. As he passed Sarah in the hall, he smiled, giving her a kiss on the cheek and went to the room next door. With a shrug, Sarah went into Dean's room. "What was that all about?" she asked.
"Not a clue," Dean replied. He was not going to tell her what their Dad whispered to him. Not until he knew how to tell Sam about it.
Sam rushed into the room not even five minutes later looking extremely panicked as he disconnected Dean from all the machines. "Dude, what are you doing?" Dean asked.
"Dad," He gasped out and that's all the urging Dean and Sarah needed.
The three stood silently in the doorway of the room as they watched the doctors and nurses work furiously to save their dad. Dean's heart dropped into his stomach at the final words, "Time of death, 10:41 am."
End Prologue
The man sighed as he adjusted his ball cap. This had to be the most stressful week he ever had. He glanced over at Sam and Sarah Winchester. They had been working non-stop to locate their older brother with no luck. Bobby watched as Sarah frowned, a lone tear escaping. The death of John Winchester still weighed heavily on them after a month and the one person who kept them all together went AWOL.
"Bobby, he couldn't have gone that far off the grid," Sarah said, rubbing her temples.
Sam shook his head sadly. "This is Dean we re talking about and Dad taught him everything he knows about going into hiding."
Sam's worried voice broke Bobby from his thoughts. "Sarah, are you all right?"
"No," she gasped out. "My head is killing me!"
The youngest Winchester caught Sarah before she dropped to the floor. He easily swept her into his arms and nodded to Bobby, who grabbed his car keys. After a few minutes they were all piled into the car. Bobby glanced at them through the rear view mirror as he started the car. He could hear Sarah saying something about Dean. As much as he hated what was going on, he couldn't help but be thankful that it might get Dean out of hiding.
Bobby arrived at the hospital in record time. He rushed inside to call for help and once Sam followed the doctors and nurses explaining to them Sarah's illness, he whipped the car around to find a parking spot and call Dean. Just as Bobby was about the slam the phone down, Dean picked up after the third ring.
"'lo?" A sleepy voice said.
That can't be good, Bobby thought. Dean had never been the type to sleep normal hours. "You need to get your ass back here, son, and do it fast."
"What? Bobby?"Dean asked, voice filled with worry. "It's Sarah isn't it?"
"Yeah. I don't know what's going on with you but she needs you here now so stop acting like an idjit and get to Harrison Memorial now!"
Bobby could hear rustling on the other end of the phone as Dean got his things together. "Be there in an hour," Dean replied.
When Sarah woke up she was very confused. Oh sure she was in a motel room and she'd been in many but the last thing she remembered was lying across the backseat of Bobby's car. Besides, before that she was at his house. Now she was in... Sarah's thoughts trailed off when she noticed the matches on the dresser. The Cally Motel. She remembered that motel like she was there yesterday. Her head snapped up at hearing an argument just outside the door. It sounded very much like Sam and John. But John was... dead.
Sarah moved to open the door but her hand past through the knob and she lost her balance, causing her to go through the door. She surprisingly didn't fall through the ground, but saw that Sam and John were indeed fighting and that she wasn't only next to them, but Dean as well, who was looking decidedly green as he listened to the two arguing. Sarah knew what day this was. This was the day Sam left for Stanford.
"You leave and you will never be welcomed back, Sam, do you understand?" John said angrily.
"I understand perfectly!" Sam replied, picking up his backpack and duffel bag. He moved away from John as the older man shook his head and jumped into his truck, driving away. Sam stopped directly in front of Dean, trying to gage whether or not his brother was going to be all right.
Sarah remembered how pissed Dean had been despite the fact that he looked ready to puke all over Sam's shoes, but she never knew how he really felt. Not until that moment. All the confusion, anger, hurt. It was rushing through her and it was starting to scare her. She just knew they were Dean's emotions. How the hell were they transferring to her though? This made absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Before Sarah could even contemplate what was happening, she heard her name being called and a familiar hand was holding hers. When she blinked her eyes open, she saw Sam staring at her, concern in his eyes. "I... What happened?" she asked.
"You passed out," Sam replied. He paused to take a deep breath. Sarah had been diagnosed with cancer a few years back and while it had been in remission, there was always the possibility it could crop up again. "The doctors are saying it was caused by the tumor."
Sarah blinked. "Are you saying...?"
He shook his head. "No. I mean, they haven't said anything like that."
"Are you all right, Sarah?" Sam asked. "You seem distracted. Bad dream maybe?"
Tears filled Sarah's eyes. "Horrible. It was a memory, actually. One I try not to remember too much. Have you heard from Dean?"
Sam knew when someone was changing the subject. He'd have to ask her about that later. "He's on his way. I think he was in Versailles, Indiana."
Instead of responding, Sarah's heart skipped a beat and she was feeling scared and confused. She didn't understand where the feelings were coming from because she was fine a moment earlier. "Sam, something isn't right," Sarah told him, clenching her eyes shut.
"Sarah?" he said as she cried out in pain. Sam hit the call button as Bobby came into the room with Dean. The two were politely, but firmly moved to the side by one of the nurses. Sam went over to them. "What's going on?" Bobby asked.
"I don't know. She was asking about Dean and then said something wasn't right," Sam replied, shaking his head. "I just don't know."
"You know, you fight and you fight for this family, but the truth is they don t need you. Not like you need them. Sam he s clearly John s favorite. Even when they fight, it s more concern than he s ever shown you. And Sarah! She's his little Princess, the one he dotes on and loves move than he ever loved you!"
Sarah could feel the pain and anguish Dean was feeling as the demon spoke those words through John's mouth. Tears poured down her cheeks as she begged her brother not to believe that bastard. He couldn't hear her, though. God, was this how Dean really felt? She just couldn't... no she didn't want to believe it.
The scene changed and she was back in Dean's hospital room after the crash...
"You know, when you were a kid, I'd come home from a hunt, and after what I'd seen, I'd be, I'd be wrecked. And you, you'd come up to me and you, you'd put your hand on my shoulder and you'd look me in the eye and you'd... You'd say "It's okay, Dad". Dean, I'm sorry."
"You shouldn't have had to say that to me, I should have been saying that to you. You know, I put, I put too much on your shoulders, I made you grow up too fast. You took care of Sammy, Sarah, you took care of me. You did that, and you didn't complain, not once. I just want you to know that I am so proud of you."
"This really you talking?"
"Yeah. Yeah, it's really me."
"Why are you saying this stuff?"
"I want you to watch out for Sammy and Sarah, okay?"
"Yeah, dad, you know I will. You're scaring me."
"Don't be scared, Dean."
Sarah watched as John leaned over and whispered something into Dean's ear. That was about when Sarah arrived and John kissed her on the cheek. She could feel the relief, the confusion, the shock, every emotion pouring from her brother. It was almost overwhelming. What had John said to Dean to cause him to feel this way?
Instead of getting her answer, Sarah was regaining consciousness and she found herself back in the hospital room. Sam and Dean were on chairs on either side of the bed, both sleeping. Bobby was in another chair in the far corner reading a book. "Bobby?"
"Hey Sunshine," he said, with a smile. "It's good to see you awake."
Sarah accepted the cup of ice chips he handed her. "How long have I been out of it?"
"I'd say almost 35 hours."
"What?" she nearly screeched. Dean stirred and she lowered her voice. "What the hell is wrong with me?"
Bobby shrugged. "The Docs don't know. They thought it was the tumor but it's not affecting you in anyway as far as they can tell from your scans. You feeling any different?"
"Not really, I've just been having these odd dreams."
"Well, they're more like memories really, but I'm just a bystander watching everything unfold and Dean's emotions are... Well, I'm feeling everything he did during those moments. I mean, I guess that's what I was feeling, it's not like he's an open book, ya know?"
Bobby chuckled. "Don't I know it!"
"Some people are trying to sleep here!" Dean said, sitting up. "Heya, Sar! Great job on scaring the shit out of me!"
"Someone had to," she replied, feeling relieved and as happy as... Dean? She glanced over at Bobby, who seemed to notice it too.
Bobby stepped over next to Dean and, without warning, stomped on his foot. "Ow!" Dean exclaimed, shoving him away. "What the hell was that for?"
Sarah felt the annoyance and anger one felt when getting their foot stepped on. "Calm down a minute, Dean!" she said.
"What? He stepped on my foot. On purpose I might add!"
"Because I told him to!"
Dean shared a confused look with Sam, who just woke because of all the commotion. "Okay, so why would you tell him to do that?"
"It was an experiment." Sarah paused a moment as if considering her next words carefully. "Dean, what did Dad say to you before he died?"
Dean said nothing but for Sarah, he didn't have to. She could feel how scared, confused, and uncertain he was. Whatever John Winchester said to him, it couldn't have been good. "He didn't say anything to me," Dean replied. "I need some caffeine."
"That didn't go over well," Sarah muttered as Dean left the room.
"What the hell was that all about?" Sam wanted to know.
Sarah bit her lip and looked over at Bobby, then back at Sam. "I think I'm starting to feel empathetic towards people. I mean for you I have to really concentrate, but for Dean... I don't know I guess he has so much emotion bottled up that it's spilling into me. I just dreamed memories where I could feel everything he was feeling at those times in his life."
"We think that's what's causing the headaches," Bobby added. "Most likely that's why the Doc's here can't figure out what's going on. They don't understand that it can't be the tumor."
Sam shook his head. "This is crazy."
"And what we do for a living isn't?" Sarah asked. "I have no other reason for these emotions to be in me right now. Dean is feeling very vulnerable, probably because of what Dad did for him. I just can't ignore that especially since I understand now."
"What are you planning on doing then?" Sam wanted to know, almost afraid of her answer.
Sarah pressed the call button as she replied, "I'm checking out of this joint! There's no point in me staying here if nothing physically is wrong with me."
"You're gonna have to control what's happening to you, Sarah," Bobby said. "We can't have you passing out every two minutes when Dean decides to bottle up emotions. You wouldn't be conscious for very long!"
"I know that, Bobby, but what choice do we have here?"
Before he could answer a nurse entered the room. "Did you need something, honey?" she asked.
"I'd like to talk to the doctor about leaving."
"You are far too sick to do that," she replied.
Sarah crossed her arms. "I think I can be the judge of that."
The nurse glanced over at Bobby and Sam and went out the door to find the doctor, muttering about patients who suddenly seem to have obtained a doctorate overnight.
Dean stood outside completely confused. How the hell was Sarah able to tell what he was feeling? Most of the time, he didn't know what he was feeling! Dean wasn't ready to tell her what their dad told him because he was still trying to process it. That was a helluva bombshell to drop on someone before dying.
He looked up when he saw Bobby and Sam coming towards him, Sarah following behind them. What the hell was she doing outside? He saw Sarah's own expression change and then she reached up to grab her head. "Sam!" Dean exclaimed, rushing past his brother.
"Dean," Sarah gasped out as he went over to hold her steady. "I'm all right, I just gotta learn how to control this."
"Control it? Sar, we can't control when we get sick, it just happens. We just can't let it the best of us."
She shook her head, attempting to navigate the worry, confusion, and anger (towards Sam and Bobby for allowing her to check out of the hospital, no doubt). "No, you don't get it. I'm... I'm empathetic at the moment. To you anyway cause you really don't know how to channel your feelings unless you're hunting something."
"What?" he asked as Sam came up behind him. Dean stood up, backing away from her. Excellent, he couldn't be around his sister because his emotions were causing her pain. "I'm sorry..."
Sarah winced when Dean's fears hit her like a Mack truck. "You're not going to be alone, Dean," she said, eyes heavy lidded. "We'll figure this out, I promise. Just like everything else, okay?"
Bobby and Sam helped Sarah to her feet, but Dean remained where he was. He couldn't be around her, not until either he figured out a way to control his feelings or she figured out how to block them. "Sammy," he said, running after them. "Give me a few days, huh?"
"Sam, please! I gotta..." Dean had never felt so helpless as he stared at Sarah. "Please."
Exchanging a glance with the older hunter, Sam finally nodded. "Three days Dean, tops, or I'm sending Sarah after you to kick your ass."
"I'll be there!"
Dean was pacing in his motel room. He decided to stay the next town over because he wasn't sure on the range of his emotions. He guessed everything was all right because it had been 15 hours and he hadn't heard anything from Sam saying there was a problem. With a sigh, Dean yawned, throwing back the covers on his bed.
Maybe he should try to get some sleep. That would probably help him clear his head, if that was even possible. Dean laid down and was asleep just as his head hit the pillow. In his dream, Dean met the one person he least expected. Mary Winchester stood before him looking very much alive. At first Dean thought maybe he was dead too, but that couldn't be. The last thing he remembered was falling asleep.
"Dean," Mary said, in that voice he remembered so well, but yet almost forgot. The tenderness in which she said his name, the love. Dean missed it tremendously.
He wasn't sure what to do or say for that matter. "I..." Mary held out her arms so Dean rushed into them, savoring her touch. "Mom... you feel so real. What's..."
"You're not dead, Dean," She replied, kissing his cheek. "Honey, you're just dreaming and I've come here to tell you how much I love you. How much your father loved you."
Dean looked down at the ground, not so certain. "Mom, he's dead because of me."
"I know, but listen to me. John Winchester would not do that for just anyone. The person he would die for would have be worthy, would have to be his flesh and blood. He loved you, Dean, he still does. All of us do and that includes everyone still with you physically."
Dean finally lifted his head to look at her. "But he's in Hell, Mom."
"That doesn't make his sacrifice more or less important. He did this for his children. You're the one who has always held our family together. You, Dean and your father knew that despite how much he wanted to believe it was him."
He nodded. "And Sammy? Dad told me I might have to kill him."
"As much as I hate that, you do remember what else your father said, don't you? He said only if you couldn't save him! I believe in you, Dean. I know you'll save him. Sam couldn't be any safer than he is when he's with you. With his family."
Mary gave Dean another hug and kiss, then placed a hand on his face. "Baby, know that I love you and always will. Sammy and Sarah too. You need to go back to them now. Help Sarah to control her empathy. Without you to learn from one another, it could cause her to go insane."
"What?" Dean asked, eyes wide. "I didn't..."
Mary smiled. "Just go, Dean. They're waiting for you."
"I love you, mom!"
Dean woke up with a start and feeling decidedly cold in the dreary motel room all alone. It was time to go home to his family.
"You suck!"
"May I remind you, dear brother, that you wanted to play Scrabble," Sarah replied as she counted her points. "I can't help that that word was worth 25 points!"
Sam glared at her. "You cheated! That isn't even a real word!"
"Just because you went to college doesn't make you smart, Sammy."
"She's right about that."
The pair turned to see Dean standing the doorway, grinning. He seemed pretty content for the most part. Sarah studied him for a moment, but then realized that unless she concentrated, she couldn't feel his emotions. With a squee, Sarah jumped from the chair and rushed over to Dean, nearly barreling him over.
"Damn, Sar!" he replied with a laugh, returning her hug. "Good to see you too!"
"What's go you so damn chipper?" Bobby asked coming into room with bottles of beer for everyone.
Dean accepted it and took a good drink of it before answering. "Lets just say I got some good advice from one of the best women in my life."
Sam and Sarah exchanged glances. "Well, I know it wasn't me, and the only other woman..."
"Real woman, Sarah," Sam added, earning the finger from Dean.
"Real woman," Sarah repeated, "is mom."
He nodded, smiling. "I dreamed her last night. She made me realize that I'm not alone here and that maybe, just maybe, I might be worthy enough to be saved."
Sarah gave Dean a hug. "No maybes about it, Dean!
"Yeah," Sam replied. "We think you're pretty worth it, but if you tell anyone we said so, we'll probably just deny it."


text:
Onlive TV Network for filmmakers producing funny original short films every week
Indy Mogul is the network dedicated to DIY filmmakers and film lovers alike. We teach you cheap special effects and then use the effects in funny original shorts every week. Check out our website IndyMogul.com for our blog, forum, additional content, and to become part of the Indy Mogul online community.

subset: commoncrawl


text: OMalone v2.2 "final" released DS board game with WFC Alx06 has notified me that he has released version 2.2 of his amazing homebrew DS board game "OMalone". This version apparently fixes some music playback issues. I do urge you to check this game out, as the author has put a ton of effort into developing it, and it shows! Download at Official Site


text:
Merger and acquisition activity, which often affects jobs, decreased in Florida in the first half of the year, according to a new report released Thursday.
Sixty-eight deals valued at $4.7 billion took place in the first six months compared with 96 deals worth $10.3 billion in the same period in 2011, said Mergermarket, an independent intelligence service.
Leisure deals led the sector in value with six deals worth $1.9 billion. Business services was the second most active, with nine deals worth $1.2 billion.
Chris Marr, Southeast bureau chief for Mergermarket, said there will likely be more merger and acquisition activity in the second half of the year due to the threat of a capital gains tax increase in January.
"Deal-makers are reporting a steady flow of middle-market companies coming up for sale," he said. "Business owners would much rather complete a sale this year and avoid the potentially higher tax bill."


text:
We pride ourselves on developing relationships with our clients that create long-term value for their business. Having a presence on the ground in Australia will allow us to remain available to our clients, no matter where they are in the world.
Sydney, Australia (PRWEB UK) 21 March 2017
Busy-ness, defined by Dictionary.com as "lively, but meaningless activity" is an alarming affliction affecting a growing number of businesses in the APAC region.
Productivity specialists at Precursive provide an application for Salesforce that cures stressed out sales and delivery teams of their busy-ness. The discovery has been hailed as a breakthrough by their clients at companies such as BT, Comcast and WPP, because it leads to increased productivity, performance and profitability.
Precursive launches its regional office at the Salesforce World Tour event in Sydney today, bringing its mantra that "Being Busy Isn't Cool" to Australia.
"We've seen a significant increase in interest from the APAC region over the past 12 months, and following our successful fundraising, we decided to open an office in Australia. Precursive is resource management software with simplicity of adoption and user experience at its core.
We pride ourselves on developing relationships with our clients that create long-term value for their business. Having a presence on the ground in Australia will allow us to remain available to our clients, no matter where they are in the world." - Precursive CEO, James Gasteen
The Precursive APAC office will be headed by Co-Founder Marc Jarvis, previously Marketing and Business Development Director at Global Salesforce Consultancy, Make Positive.
Precursive - Precursive.com
- Purveyors of Really Simple Resource Management in Salesforce
- Global client base working with the likes of BT, Comcast, Essentra and WPP
- Founded in the UK in 2015 by James Gasteen
- Precursive is the No. 1 app on Salesforce AppExchange for resource scheduling, project planning and time sheets
For more information about why we're opening in Australia, please read a more in depth overview on the Precursive blog.
Precursive helps technology and service companies to grow through a Really Simple Resource Management solution which shows who is available, their capacity and how projects are performing. Precursive is a Salesforce Silver Partner with an application being 100% native to Force.com. Precursive's customers include BT, Comcast, O3b Networks, Omnicom and WPP.
For more information about Precursive, visit precursive.com or follow us on Twitter at @precursive.


text:
It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.
Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.
Thank you.
Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.
Originally posted by Dukesy
reply to post by queenofswords
You are right about a lot of the injustices and it will always go on as usual if nothing is done. A good example is Africa and is large resources for it's economy. But I for one always take a stand that it is not always America's fault nor is it just Americas responsibility to fix it alone - what a joke. Why is it always America's fault? Why are we always to blame? Are we the only ones that have screwed up the world?
I personally think Obama put the idea in the UN's suggestion box.
Originally posted by jimmyx
Originally posted by azureskys
Take your pick.
Two Cow Politics
Socialism : You have two cows. You keep one and give one
to your neighbor.
Communism : You have two cows. The government takes them
Both and provides you with milk.
Fascism : You have two cows. The government takes them and
sells you the milk.
Bureaucracy : You have two cows. The government takes them
Both, shoots one, milks the other, pays you for the milk, and
Then pours it down the drain.
Capitalism : You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull.
Corporate: You have two cows. You sell one, force the other to
produce the milk of four cows and then act surprised
When it drops dead.
Democracy : You have two cows. The government taxes you
To the point that you must sell them both in order to
support a man in a in a foreign country who has only one cow
All of the above?
anarchy...you have two cows, people come and shoot you, and take both cows.
ron paul government...you have 2 cows, people come over to buy some milk, you tell them to get their own cows if they want milk
romney government...you have 2 cows, romney buys up all the livestock feed and water rights, you get desperate and have to sell him the cows and your land.
Originally posted by zonetripper2065
The U.N building needs to be bulldozed into the sea, occupants inside preferably.
Originally posted by NorthernThird
Some here should stop spinning this as a "US versus the rest of the world" issue ... it simply isn't.
Instead, it's the decent ordinary people versus the banks.edit on 26-8-2012 by NorthernThird because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
reply to post by HamrHeed
I just can't resist noting here that 10 years ago, you would have been looked at like a radical tin foil hat type to suggest the UN would levy any form of global tax, too. It's been a loooong 10 years, eh?
Originally posted by moniesisfun
"global socialism" oh noes!
let's not raise the rest of the world...let's not stabilize the population in 3rd world countries...this is evil!!
either you will consent, else it will be taken without your consent or knowledge. that much is obvious.
Originally posted by HamrHeed
This whole "world socialism" experiment is ridiculousedit on 26-8-2012 by HamrHeed because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by ecoparity
I propose we tax all 3rd World countries for all the Internet scams, credit card fraud, counterfeit goods, etc which originate 90+ percent from those locations.
If I had my way, we'd take the top Internet fraud countries each year and lock them out of the Internet until their governments / police start cooperating.edit on 26-8-2012 by ecoparity because: (no reason given)


text:
dr. dre (andre young) had attorney howard king send napster's administrators a letter requesting that they stop listing dr. dre songs and masters, and to stop the facilitation of their distribution by friday. dre is the second artist on record contacting napster directly, and the first to simply request that napster filter his songs off of napster's networks.
last week, metallica filed suit against napster and three universities that allegedly facilitated the spreading of their copyrighted works.
rob's opinion
ironically, when i went to dr-dre.com, i was greeted by a large banner ad that stated, "you don't have the latest mp3 player. download now!" i did not find any mention of the letter. however, i didn't really expect to find any mention, as the letter is not a legal action but merely a request and a warning.
will napster comply with it? no way. even if the admins wanted to, they probably couldn't set up filters of that magnitude by friday. then, if filters are set, people could rename files to "dr_dr3" or whatever to get around the filters. in any case, it's an unrealistic deadline and it is fairly easy to see that dre and/or king learned that the backlash against metallica for their outright action with no warning to napster was not pleasant. also, what's the deal with the reference to dre's "masters?" does he think that trading mp3s is in effect trading his master recordings? that is odd.
i happen to have the dr. dre 2001 cd on my desk at the moment. it's certainly better than his last effort but in some ways it's just a springboard highlighting eminem. will i buy dre's next cd? i doubt it.
the courts will have to decide this one, because i don't think napster will be budging. thanks to david loucks jr. for the link to the "nometallica" web page. one more thing. i suggest that dr-dre.com batten down the hatches, as it's going to be a rough ride for sure.


text:
Our licensed Mammoth plumbers specialize in broken pipe repair services, as well as many other types of plumbing services. We are highly trained, and have experience with all types of pipe repair and installations, including PVC, Pex, Copper, Drain, Sewer, Water, Gas and More.
So if you're looking for affordable broken pipe repair services Mammoth, Arizona, then look no further. Our plumbers are friendly, professional, reliable and always get the job done right.
Even the tiniest broken pipe has the potential to cause damage to your home. A professional plumber can remove the broken section and securely repair the pipe and at the same time check the integrity of your system.
Please use the form here and tell us about your plumbing project, and we'll get back to you with a free repair or installation estimate.


text:
Product was successfully added to your shopping cart.
Go to cart page
White Colored Stunning Beads Necklace For Women [AR1510]
Be the first to review this product
Quick Overview
This stylish necklace features golden, brown and white colored beads. This colorful necklace is perfect pick for casual wear or any special occasion.
Sizes - Necklace Size: 45cm + 7cm
Keep away from chemicals and Alcoholic items
Wipe jewelry with a soft cotton cloth.
Packed in Good Quality Box
In stock
Email to a Friend
Add to Cart


text:
Eggs! We are finally finding eggs!
My hens are not champion layers. And it's not just the breed of chicken I have - I've changed breeds a couple of times, beginning with black australorps, then buff orpingtons, then hybrid red stars. None have had a stellar record.
Currently I have a multi-breed flock. Very colorful. Very entertaining. Not terribly productive.
There are barred rocks, some red stars, a black australorp, a cuckoo marans (I think), and an "easter egger" that lays blue-green eggs. I'm down to just seven hens.
I haven't found a blue-green egg in a very long time. I've never found a dark brown egg, and I wonder if what I bought as cuckoo marans really aren't. On the other hand, that little game hen that friends gave me when they moved laid her little light brown egg faithfully and consistently until she died recently.
The other hens all lay brown eggs so it's impossible to know whose are whose.
There are also three roosters, a buff orpington and two barred rocks. (Or a barred rock and a cuckoo marans - did one of my marans pullets turn out to be a roo?) There are too many roosters for my small flock of hens, but the two barred rocks were *supposed* to be pullets when I bought them.
The "easter egger" belongs to my 6-year-old granddaughter. She was visiting us with her mommy and daddy and stepbrother three years ago when eggs in the incubator hatched. She named this one Nemo. Nemo is a cross between my buff orpington roo and an americauna hen.
Recently the mystery was cleared up when I caught the black hen and a rooster EATING an egg. Aha! The hens are laying, but the eggs are being eaten! Unfortunately, once a chicken learns to eat eggs, the only way to break them of it is to cut off the end of their beak, or invite them to Sunday dinner. Or take them to the auction. I think that will be my solution. (Those excess roosters need to go the auction too.)
The hens have recently moved their communal nest to an upside-down Rubbermaid bin that has a hole in the side. Now I'm finding eggs. Evidently they are well-enough hidden from the egg-eaters.
An aside: did you know that you shouldn't wash eggs before storing them? They are laid with a protective coating on them, to keep air and bacteria out. Washing them removes the coating and significantly reduces their keeping qualities. Store them unwashed, and wash them when you use them. Give the really gross ones to the dogs.


text:
I have what is probably the world's messiest sewing room. Piles of fabric, bins stacked here and there. I have to clear a path to get to the back of the room. But I have dreams of having pretty sewing space. Susan from Crafterhours and Bite Sized Biggie shares some inspiration, with 11 ways to organize your sewing and craft supplies that are both pretty and practical.
Click below to go to her post:
11 Drool-Worthy Craft Room Organization Ideas, by Bite Sized Biggie


text:
Bob Barron
Bob Barron was born and raised in La Marque, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1972 from Baylor University. He graduated Baylor Law School in 1974. Mr. Barron is admitted to practice in all Texas State Courts, Eastern United States District Court, United States Tax Court, United States Fifth Circuit Court, and in the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Barron also received is Certified Public Accountant license in 1976. Mr. Barron is a Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Although his practice is in law and his focus on Consumer Bankruptcy, his accounting and tax expertise affords his clients the best possible choice in considering a bankruptcy attorney.
Mr. Barron started his own law firm in 1983 in Port Arthur, Texas. He has been practicing Bankruptcy Law for over 40 years. In 1990, he opened a second office in Lufkin, Texas, and then expanded his firm to the North Dallas/Plano area in 1993. Mr. Barron has also participated in a trial which reached the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Barron has been married for over 23 years. He has three adult children, two of them, Robby and Diane, both become attorneys and work for Barron & Barron, LLP. He enjoys reading, farming, and spending time with his family, but mostly spending time with his 9 grandchildren.
Mr. Barron is a member of The State Bar of Texas, Jefferson County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bankruptcy Institute, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountancy.


text:
Our Website Uses Cookies
We and the third parties that provide content, functionality, or business services on our website may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activities in order to provide you with more relevant content and promotional materials, on and off the website, and help us understand your interests and improve the website.
For more information, please contact us or consult our Privacy Notice.
Your binder contains too many pages, the maximum is 40.
We are unable to add this page to your binder, please try again later.
This page has been added to your binder.
- Home
- News and Insights
- Insights
- Investment Regulations A Question of National Security
Investment Regulations: A Question of National Security
January 29, 2009, Legal Week
February 28, 2017
WASHINGTON—Covington represented semiconductor manufacturer Intersil Corporation in its $3.2 billion sale to Japan's Renesas Electronics Corporation. The firm advised Intersil on aspects of the transaction involving Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), trade controls, and government ...
WASHINGTON, DC, February 13, 2013 — The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) on Tuesday approved CNOOC Ltd.'s bid to acquire the U.S. assets of Canadian energy company Nexen Inc. It was the final regulatory hurdle in the $15.1 billion acquisition, the largest overseas investment ever by a Chinese company. Covington & Burling represented ...
May 13, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, May 13, 2010 — Montreal-based CGI Group Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Stanley Inc., headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, in a transaction valued at $1.07 billion. Covington & Burling LLP is advising Stanley on the national security and export control aspects of the transaction. Stanley is a provider of information technology ...


text:
Looking for creative and design jobs (Istanbul)
Hello Internations,
Seems like Istanbul does not wanna let me go hence I am looking for a full time job in a creative sector.
I have a BA in Architecture from Oxford School of Architecture and have variety of experiences in Architecture, Design and Art Directing fields.
I am looking for jobs in any sector where I can help with my creative, design and planning skills. Specially sectors like Advertising where Strategic Design is needed.
If you know anybody around who's looking for a person like me please spread the word. For more information about me and my projects you can visit Protected content


text:
You Probably Need a Will, So Here's How to Have That Potentially Awkward Conversation with Your Family
Remember, if you die without a will, the state will determine who inherits
I didn't know my grandmothers' names until today -- a piece of my puzzle I oddly hadn't thought to find until now. I've known for a while that my paternal one had simply been referred to as "Khanum Joon."
"Khanum" means "lady," and it's a term of respect. "Joon" is a term of endearment. Khanum Joon is not a name. It became my grandmother's title at some point, bestowed upon a matriarch who had 12 children, 11 of whom made it to adulthood.
I never met my grandmothers. My parents permanently moved from Iran to the U.S. in the 1980s, where I was born. My grandfathers both died before I came into this world. My grandmothers' names were something I was probably told but now can't remember, a "salam azizam" shouted through a crackling phone line when I was 10 and too ashamed to answer back in Farsi.
I believe narrative is a naturally occurring thing, not something that reality is forced into, and that we exist within narratives. But trying to see your place within your narrative isn't easy when almost all of your family history -– say, hundreds of years -- took place on a piece of land you've only spent a few weeks upon.
Interviews with those here can only get you so far -– "Wait, what year were you born again? "Well, it depends. Are you looking at my birth certificate or my passport?" You can't even tell me how old you are? Do you know how frustrating this is for a journalist?
So when I recently tried filling in some holes in my story, I asked about my grandmother:
"When did she marry my grandfather?"
The response, "He married her." She was maybe 9, 10 years old, a child taken to an 18-year-old husband. I sort of already knew this, but its retelling reminds me it's real, not passport-versus-birth certificate-birthdate-real.
I predict I'll later conjure up the image of this girl with eyes like mine and have a good cry about it. I know it was "the time" and how things were back then. But her heart probably didn't know that, and that pain doesn't just go away. It lives with you.
Your body, your spirit changes as it acquiesces to a world not yet ready for you. And eventually, when a child grows within your womb, it is your changed self helping to grow that child. And down it goes through the line. To your daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters. To me.
My grandmother's story has likely been running for generations. It's running through my veins. I'm at a weird place in history, as are many of my female peers: I am the first woman in my line who has such a dramatically free reign over her destiny and her place in the world, the first to truly stand on my own two feet; to be encouraged to fulfill her calling; to have choices; to be able to build a true partnership and grow in love; to grow, lovingly, on her own; to shape her story.
At the very least, I'm certainly the first to tell jokes on stages and interview congressmen and not think twice about laughing loudly while walking down the street. Nice Persian ladies don't laugh loudly. But my loud laugh is genetic. How could these women have quieted themselves for so long and not suffocated in the process?
Living an unprecedented life within your history isn't a simple thing to do. It's intimidating. It's messy and complicated, and frustrating because it's messy and complicated.
Of course I'd prefer the freedom I have to the alternative -- and I'm extremely grateful to have such freedom –- but sometimes I feel the weight of the past, of the cellular memory that has stubbornly learned to cope with a life beyond one's control.
Now when I feel uncertain or that I'm on shaky ground, I'll think of Khanum Joon's real name (or as close to "real" as I could get), Bibijan. I'll pray to her. I'll ask her for help to remember that I can navigate such stunning, uncharted territory.
Not because I'm the first woman in my line capable of doing so. I'm just the first who gets to.


text:
Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Add the lemon and lime zest and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Blend all the ingredients until smooth and completely mixed.
Place a sheet of plastic wrap out on your workspace. Spread the butter across the plastic wrap and roll into a log, twisting the ends to seal. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill. This will give you a nice clean round of butter to top the fish with. Alternatively, you can leave the butter in a small bowl and dollop the butter on top of the fish once it's grilled.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Sprinkle the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Oil the grill grates with a clean tea towel. Grill the salmon for 4 minutes, and then flip and cook the second side for another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Top each fillet with a slice of the citrus butter while the fish is still hot so it melts right over the top.
Check Out Our
Get a sneak-peek of the new Food Network recipe page and give us your feedback.See it Now!


text:
by Alycia Caroline
by Alycia Caroline
My name is Alycia Caroline I'm a Self-Worth and Dream Life Mentor. I'm dedicated to helping women 25+ understand self-worth or self-value is dependent on only one thing - THEMSELVES. In discovering and growing your belief in your self-worth this will help you to fearlessly live the life of your dreams!
A few years ago I was lost, insecure, and I didn't even know what would make me happy. There was no spark. I had to make a change. I decided to be honest with what I wanted my life to be like.
I wanted to love myself. I wanted to feel joy everyday. I wanted my self-worth to be higher. The problem was I didn't know how to go about creating these changes in my life.
Through my journey I learned ways to change my outlook on my self-worth, discover the real me, be comfortable in my own skin, and in doing so I have found my joy. Now as a Self-Worth and Dream Life Mentor I can help you uncover the real you, increase your self-worth, and start living your dream life!


text:
At a step from the beach we find this fabulous attached house of 263 sqm. The house is accessed through the front terrace. The ground floor has a large living room with fireplace, kitchen, toilet and a private terrace. The second floor features the master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom in suite, two further bedrooms with double roof and a bathroom. The third floor has a bedroom with dressing room, a private terrace of approximately 5 sqm and another ensuite bathroom. Beside the three-story distribution, the property also comprises a very practical basement accessible through the ground level. The basement has a garage with capacity for two cars and there are two extra rooms, one used as a pantry and another as storage room. All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the whole house is equipped with air conditioning by ducts (hot and cold). This fabulous property is well maintained and ready to move in.
The Patacona beach is perfect for families and young people. Its length is of approx. 1km and there are many bars and restaurants, also along the beach promenade. All buildings in the area are recently built and the neighbourhood is highly valued in Valencia. The neighbourhood provides all necessary amenities for comfortable living all year long: medical services, pharmacies, supermarkets, public transport and many more.
Availability to be agreed. Data shown is offered by third parties, and only informative and assumed correct. Our company does not guarantee its accuracy. The offer is subject to errors, price changes, omissions and/or withdrawal without notice.


text:
Product Name(s) : uniGUI Trial, uniGUI Complete Trial Publisher Company : FMSoft Co. Ltd. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND SCOPE OF USE. BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THIS PRODUCT. Definitions
Software: Any portion of the uniGUI Library or portion of the bundled OEM Sencha Ext JS (Sencha Touch) library. This includes all distributed files as a part of uniGUI package. Including but not limited to source files (PAS, JS, ...), binary files (DCU, OBJ, ...), resource files, help files, documents and etc.
Modifications: Any portion of Software which is modified by you.
YOU MAY, i) Use this Software to create Delphi/C++ Builder Projects for evaluation purpose only. Following restrictions apply, YOU MAY NOT: i) Pusblish or distribute any part of the Software and generated executables using this Software to any third party, customer, end-user and etc. for any purpose; ii) Sell, license, assign or publish the Software; iii) Alter, translate, decompile, or attempt to reverse engineer the Software; iv) Remove or alter any proprietary notices, copyright notice, nag message, restrictions, license text, logos or trademarks on the Software; v) Use or distribute the included OEM Ext JS (Sencha Touch) library for any purpose other than evaluation; vi) Distribute library units (DCU files), source files (JS, PAS files) or any other resources or documents; 2. LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE APPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE ACCURACY AND THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT AND ALL OTHER RISK ARISING FROMTHE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT AND DOCUMENTATION. FMSOFT CO. LTD. CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FORM OF DAMAGE RESULTED FROM DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT. USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. 3. SENCHA EXT JS (SENCHA TOUCH) LICENSE (!!!!IMPORTANT!!!!) UniGUI distributes a partial copy of OEM Sencha Ext JS (Sencha Touch). This copy of Ext JS (Sencha Touch) is distributed solely to be used along with uniGUI only. YOU MAY NOT, i) Use or distribute included OEM Ext JS for any other purpose other than using it to evaluate uniGUI. ii) Treat it as a standalone library and create software based on it. 4. Indy A modified version of Indy library is included in uniGUI installer. Packages and source code are located in <install dir>/Framework/uniGUI/uIndy. Indy Copyright: Portions of this software are Copyright (c) 1993 - 2011, Chad Z. Hower (Kudzu) and the Indy Pit Crew - http://www.IndyProject.org/ Indy License: Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation, about box and/or other materials provided with the distribution. * No personal names or organizations names associated with the Indy project may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission of the specific individual or organization. Indy disclaimer: THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY Chad Z. Hower (Kudzu) and the Indy Pit Crew "AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Indy disclaimer: For further information: http://www.indyproject.org/License/BSD.EN.aspx 5. Other thirdparty components PNGImage - <install dir>/Framework/uniGUI/PNGImage by Gustavo Huffenbacher Daud email@example.com http://pngdelphi.sourceforge.net See: <install dir>/Framework/uniGUI/PNGImage/PngDelphi.chm CSSParser (Modified) - <install dir>/Framework/uniGUI/CSSParser TMEDIA cross-communication email@example.com http://www.tmedia.de SynEdit - <install dir>/Framework/uniGUI/SynEdit http://synedit.sourceforge.net


text:
Words that end in phylopharyngeus
Found 1 words that end in phylopharyngeus. Browse our Scrabble Word Finder, Words With Friends cheat dictionary, and WordHub word solver to find words that end with phylopharyngeus. Or use our Unscramble word solver to find your best possible play! Related: Words containing phylopharyngeus
- Scrabble
- Words With Friends
- WordHub
- Crossword


text:
Early tech goes under hammer in London
LEO II/3 says time to close your deal
The going rate for bits of hardware and paperwork from the first commercially sold computer has been set at £8,400.
This is what LEO II/3, the 1958 Lyons Electronic Office electronic programmable storage computer sold for at auction in London yesterday.
For comparison, a job lot of an Osborne 'suitcase' computer and a Commodore 64 went for £60. The visionary vehicle design classic, the Sinclair C5, went for £288.
The Early Technology sale at auction house Bonhams was acting as a market test for for all kinds of scientific and tech kit. It included a large collection of pre-war TVs, 17th and 18th century scientific and medical kit, and first generation calculators.
Collector and dealer Michael Bennett-Levy was selling his entire stock to fund a move from Scotland to France. He sums up his business model by explaining that "the earliest examples of all technologies are valuable regardless of other considerations", but ahead of the sale he was realistic about the sums he might achieve.
"The one characteristic they have in common is that no one really knows their price until the auctioneer's hammer falls," said Bennett-Levy. "Of one thing I am certain, many will sell for far less than I paid for them."
He didn't attend the auction as he felt he would be too tempted to bid. He describes his business as an 'adult toyshop', and he's even connected a 1938 telly to a digital set-top box to prove it can be done.
LEO II/3 was the third order of the second generation of LEO machines. But as it was the first sold and used, it can be fair to describe it as the 'first commercially sold computer'. It was bought by Stewart and Lloyd's, Corby and first run in May 1958. The first LEOs were used by Lyons themselves.
Included in the sale was the machine's farewell message. The final printout churned through LEO II/3's printer rollers says:
Also included in the LEO II/3 lot was the tape head reader unit, with split part operation and monitor controls for 'run' and 'halt'; memory carriage unit with 11-valve line up; Frequency Monitor unit with CRT display, with square chassis and vision mixer valves on top.
LEO II/3 originally occupied an area measuring 80' x 32'6". It was replaced by an IBM 360.
Other sale highlights included the 'Block III' aeroplane missile guiding television monitoring system, secretly manufactured by RCA for use in the final stages of WWII, in 1944-45. This was the prototype of the cruise missile system. It had the cool auction number of 666.
The plan was for B17 bombers to be filled with explosives and guided by remote control to crash on specific targets such as the submarine pens at Saint-Nazaire. TV cameras would be fitted in the nose of the B17s with receiving TVs in the guiding mother planes.
Two B17s blew up in practice. One pilot killed was JFK's older brother Joe Kennedy. Only two B17s got near targets, one was shot down, the other overshot the target. The system sold for £36,000.
A French ENTAC wire-guided anti-tank missile went for a bargain £36. ®


text:
My attention span is growing shorter and shorter by the day you guys, so here I bring to you another small set. I wanted to have some nice starter furniture for my young adults with less cash in the pockets, so I created the Metropolitan Dining Set. 7 new meshes are included in this download, please find the list below.
Metropolitan Dining Includes:
- Dining Table (in 4 wood colors: dark wood, light wood, white, and black.)
- Dining Chair (16 colors divided by 4 different patterns to match each wood option)
- Ceiling Lamp (5 colors to mix and match with the patterns)
- Side Table (in matching wood tones)
- Place Setting aka Dishes (matching the 4 patterns)
- Rolled Napkins (in the 4 patterns)
- Canvas Art (25 options)
Only for The Sims 4.
MediaFire or SimFileShare
Various clutter items pictured [x] curtains [x]
Various clutter items pictured [x] curtains [x]


text:
We develop partnerships that will help you achieve your business and CSR objectives.
Donations from the business sector is a major source of funding for many charities and more and more companies have discovered this to be a powerful marketing tool. Building and strengthening your company brand through effective visibility and positive association is one of the key essentials in a business strategy. To be effective, sponsorship of any organisation must serve the interest of both bodies.
Keeping this in mind we have laid down our best efforts towards achieving the same.
If you have any questions, or would like to talk about developing a partnership with The Police Treatment Centre please get in touch.
If you would like to find out more about our work or why your support is so important to us please view our short fundraising film by clicking here.
We are a registered charity funded almost entirely by donations from serving officers and members of the public. We need your support.
Please sign up today to receive our newsletter and read all about our latest news.


text:
MORE: Complete list of Chicago's 'Summer of Service' winners
Hundreds did just that. Now, ten young people from the Chicago-area are receiving $1,000 grants to help support their cause.
Destinee Evans is only 15 years old, but she's already a veteran teacher. For the past three years, she has been volunteering to teach art classes to students with special needs at the echo school in suburban South Holland.
She says her adopted brother, Nicholas, who has special needs, is her greatest inspiration.
"Even though he has all of these difficulties, he always had a smile on his face," she said. "So I wanted to do something for him and his school."
Administrators say her commitment has a tangible impact.
"The way that she works with her students, her ability to relate to them, she has their attention. It's just been pretty phenomenal," said Debra Hooks, executive director, Echo School.
Evans' parents require each of their children to volunteer. But where they serve is their choice.
"I think it's because of where she saw us," said Leroy Evans, Destinee's father. "We're giving people and we've always been involved with children and youth and so I think she came along with that but I think it's just a special gift that she has."
The high school freshman is now an accomplished artist on her own, but her mother recalls an early reluctance to even try an art class.
"I said to her initially, 'just go for the first week and we'll see what happens,'" said Pamela Evans, Destinee's mother. "Because she bonded with the teacher, then it made her want to come back again."
But art is not her only love. The teenager, who is home-schooled is also an author, competes in pageants and ballroom dancing and has spent time studying at both the Viking Cooking School and Chicago's French pastry school.
Destinee Evans says she will use her "ABC Summer of Service" award to purchase art supplies for her class.


text:
October 19, 2010 Archives
Writing Workshop
Essay 3 Prewriting
Persuasion involves taking a clear position on a controversial subject -- not just a shocking one, but rather something that rational people can and do disagree about. You will presenting your best case for your position, and address good arguments against your position.
This means presenting evidence.
In this class, I do not expect you to cite government studies, or academic articles, or scientific reports. Instead, I ask you to chiefly to refer to your own experience. You will SHOW, but no longer chiefly for the purpose of encouraging me to feel your emotions; instead, you will SHOW in order to tip an uncommitted reader over to your side.
Your task is not to belittle or insult "the other side." If you honestly cannot think of a reason why any rational human being would differ from your opinion, I suggest you choose another topic. You might be too close to this one.
Avoid peppering an invisible opponent with questions you don't plan to answer. Avoid whining. It's very easy to be AGAINST something... it's much more challenging (and more intellectually valuable) to argue FOR something.
Describe a change.
It can be personal, political, academic, athletic... any sort of change. Any change has a phase before the change began, while the change was taking place, and after the change is complete -- though you don't need to write one sentence on each, and you might want to begin after the change has taken place, and then flash back to the "before."
Every change takes place over a certain amount of time, but you may wish to rush through the change and focus on the results, or you may wish to emphasize the time span by taking the reader through the chronological steps.
Whatever you choose, remember to focus on one thing, rather than a list. Try to SHOW, not TELL, just as you do for all your other assignments.


text:
Football Coach Cover Letter
The main role of a football coach is to provide strategies, train and motivate the players to win football games. A football coach cover letter should include previous experience obtained in similar positions and results achieved in those positions. Also include in your cover letter career highlights such as championships won. The main skills that a football coach needs to posses include an excellent understanding of the sport, the ability to play strategically, the ability to motivate the team players and to lead them to success.


text:
I came across this quote from Michael Becker, and felt compelled to share because I feel the same way despite having not done any major travel myself:
"I've never understood those who don't feel that twinge of excitement when they look at a world map — those who don't feel compelled to walk out their front door and see something new; or to hike to their destination rather than drive; or to see something just because it's there; or to experience even the small adventures this world has to offer."
He has been writing a series of posts in the New York Times Scientist at Work column detailing his research in Antarctica. I have followed his personal blog, The Dry Valleys for a few years now as I find it interesting. It is a fun read if you have the time.


text:
JOB VACANCY : 2x Internship Film Editor's wanted i (Copenhagen)
JOB VACANCY : 2x Internship Film Editor's wanted in Copenhagen:
We are looking for an intern for our film crew with a proactive attitude, specialized in editing videos and preferably with some experience in filming.
Job description
Black Pop TV is a young International digital engagement extension of Black Pop Contemporary Art Gallery based in Copenhagen city with several departments focused in Corporate video's, Graphic Design, Web Design, Art Gallery, Animation and Documentry Film, among others.
You should feel comfortable using Adobe Premiere CS6 and a perfect English. Coming from a Film School is a plus. You would be doing corporate videos, event overviews, interviews and small documentaries.
We would cover your travel expenses during the 6 month internship, introduce you to our global network and you would also have the possibility to stay with us afterwards or work for one of our many associates.
If this sounds interesting to you, send us your CV and your showreel ASAP. Interviews start this week. Attn: Janne Furbo - Protected content
Education Requirements
Graduate with BA or BSc
Preferred area of study
Copenhagen Denmark
Working Hours
Protected content
Type of Contract
Type of Job
Film / TV Production
Full: EU driving license preferred
Car Preferred
Must be eligible to work in the EU
Cover Letter Required
Protected content


text:
Study links Actos with delayed dementia
Diabetes medication Actos could be repurposed for Alzheimer's disease. Reuters reports that a clinical trial indicates that the "cheap generic treatment" appears to be associated with delayed onset of the memory-eating disease.
Reuters notes that earlier studies indicated this may be a potential benefit, but this latest trial was a heftier effort, based on German healthcare data from 2004 through 2010 across a data set that included 146,000 patients ages 60 and older who did not initially show signs of dementia.
Researchers found that 13,841 patients eventually suffered dementia but the risk was reduced for every three months patients took Actos.


text: I live in Ontario, Canada and close my pool for the winter, drained below returns etc. and covered with lock in pool cover. Ihave started to drain the huge amount of water from the top oif the cover, however it seems that the level of the pool water seems to be dropping also. Anyway I can determine if the pool cover has a hole in and maybe I'm draining pool water at the same time?? Or could be just imagining the pool level dropping?? Any thoughts would be helpful. First srping with the new pool.


text:
We are found within story.
Life is messy and funny and simple and gorgeous and...fleeting. Take time to document your beautiful normal and witness your own story through a different lens. Be found in the frame! This is not your usual photo shoot. Forget the poses or props. It's just...Life!
Your family. Your love. Your story.
Package A {Short Story}
Approximately 90 minutes documenting your family as you play, explore, and live life together. We'll discuss some activities and focal points for interaction beforehand. You'll be surprised how it flows! The majority of this session is "documentary" in nature-- I am present as a photographic witness to your life-- though I do also make a point of capturing one "traditional" family portrait at the beginning of the session.
Within ten days, you will receive an online gallery of beautifully edited high resolution digital images, ready to print through your preferred provider.
$295 {This price is limited residents of Three Hills ans immediate area, though a travel fee opens this session throughout Kneehill and Red Deer areas. You are also welcome to add on a beautiful album or a boxed set of 10 or more prints}
Package B {Story in Motion}
Our people are on the move! Capture the magic of these memories through a beautifully edited Story In Motion. Before the session, we'll discuss your family's points of connection and sketch out a basic flow within the story. This is a great time to incorporate family traditions, seasonal celebrations, or Grandparents! We begin this session with capturing one traditional family portrait (if you desire!) and then dive into the video fun! During this session, we share approximately 90 minutes together while I discreetly video your family as they explore, create, and make memories together. The finished product is set to licensed music and is available to view, download, and share online! This is SO worth it!
$695 {Includes phone consultation and shooting within Three Hills and immediate area. A travel fee opens this session throughout Kneehill and Red Deer areas.}
Package C {Corporate Documentary}
How often do you wish your clients could witness what your company is all about? Wouldn't it be incredible to give them a first-person glimpse? What would it mean if your market could see the story behind sale?
During our phone and email consultation, we will discuss what you want to share about your work; the heart within the business. The session will blend on-site footage, product closeups, and audio voice overs (for Story in Motion). Share the heart of your craft and book a story session for your Central Alberta-based company today!
{Photos} Corporate Short Story {Aprox. 90 min. session, online gallery of high resolution digital images, corporate print release}
Need more ideas?
Perhaps you want to capture a Saturday morning with your family; pancakes, snuggles, reading stories. Or pizza night! Or a few hours of your own family tradition: decorating Christmas cookies or camping with Grandpa. Or a morning in your homeschooling experience!
Organic connections and the moments that matter.
***All packages require payment by the date of the session***
(prices subject to change without notice. Travel fees may apply outside of Kneehill County. Available for travel contracts.)


text:
The article incorrectly said that the government has a majority stake in Citigroup. The government is the bank's largest shareholder.
In Shift, Wall Street Goes to Washington
Sunday, September 13, 2009
J.P. Morgan Chase for the first time convened its board in Washington this summer, calling the directors to a meeting at the downtown Hay-Adams hotel, then dispatching them to Capitol Hill for meet-and-greets.
Last month, a firm run by the billionaire investor Wilbur Ross hired the head of Washington's top mortgage regulator to pick through the wreckage of the housing bust looking for bargains.
And the world's largest bond fund, Pimco, which has traditionally assessed the risk of any new investment according to five financial criteria, recently added one more: the impact of any change in federal policy.
As financial firms navigate a life more closely connected to government aid and oversight than ever before, they increasingly turn to Washington, closing a chasm that was previously far greater than the 228 miles separating the nation's political and financial capitals.
In the year since the investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed, paralyzing global markets and triggering one of the biggest government forays into the economy in U.S. history, Wall Street has looked south to forge new business strategies, hew to new federal policies and find new talent.
"In the old days, Washington was refereeing from the sideline," said Mohamed A. el-Erian, chief executive officer of Pimco. "In the new world we're going toward, not only is Washington refereeing from the field, but it is also in some respects a player as well. . . . And that changes the dynamics significantly."
Washington has become a dominant player. Over the past year, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury have injected trillions of dollars into frozen financial markets, snapping up unwanted bonds, extending guarantees to banks and slashing interest rates.
Three times as much U.S. taxpayer money has gone into propping up a single firm, insurance giant American International Group, as the world spent a decade ago during the financial rescue of South Korea, then the world's 11th-largest economy. And the emergency bailout of financial firms that Congress approved last year has cost nearly as much as the first five years of the war in Iraq.
Now the Treasury and the Federal Reserve are embroiled in everything from credit cards and home loans to auto manufacturing, from overseeing executive pay to shaping boards of directors.
In response, senior executives of major financial companies are traversing the Beltway to meet lawmakers in person for the first time. Firms such as Fidelity Investments, BNY Mellon and even Goldman Sachs, which has prospered in the crisis relative to many other banks, are opening additional offices or bulking up their staffs in the capital.
For decades, the federal government has played a key role in financial markets through regulation, public spending and monetary policy. But the government has now established itself as never before as the most dynamic actor in the still ailing economy. That prominence is sure to fade as the rescue programs wind down. Yet Wall Street executives say the legacy could be enduring.
The relationship "has changed in the sense that it's clear that every one of the firms, including Goldman Sachs, recognizes that they would not exist today had the government not stepped in when it did," one former senior bank executive said.