text:
Social network where you get Paid
Paid Social networking
Feb 14th
Yuwie.com – Social Network with a difference ?
After years of ignoring emails inviting my to myspace and many other "join your friends online" sites. I started to recieve lots of emails from different friends all inviting me to Facebook, so I joined. And as some one had warned me saying that "Facebook is like Internet Cocaine". And I tried it and quickly became addicted (Facebook that is, not cocaine).
After a few weeks I became, what's come to be known as "Facebored".
I was starting to get sick of people "throwing a sheep at me" or sending me a "Poke" and I was starting to enjoy all the Facebook Parody's and Anti-Facebook videos on Youtube. Then, I stumbled across an Ad for – A New social Network where you get Paid.
Now if I wanna get paid from the internet this seems like a good place to start.
I from Set up my Yuwie account and started to add friends.
This is a very new "social network" similar to myspace and facebook etc. with one big difference, Yuwie pays a part of it's advertising revenue to it's users. This has created a new style feeling community where all the users are helping each other to simply all get paid more. Although this site is still in it's early days, nobody knows the future of this style of networking but, I figure set up an account, leave it there "to cook" and see what happens.
Yuwie vs Facebook on the BBC
Feb 13th
The BBC is the big boy of British national TV & radio. This report is from the BBC News website.
Should you get paid to Facebook?
Stephanie Busari
More and more people are logging on to social networking sites
Social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace have been among the most successful business ventures of recent years. Facebook alone has 50 million members worldwide and is now valued at £7.5bn.
Inevitably, imitators have sprung up with variations on the theme, eager to tap into this lucrative market.
One such company is American networking site Yuwie.com, whose unique selling point is that it promises to "share wealth" with its members.
In what could be the first example of social networking meeting e-commerce, Yuwie's founder Korry Rogers says he will give members more than half of the site's advertising revenue – just for logging on and inviting their friends.
"The whole goal of Yuwie is for people to get paid for what they're doing already," he told the BBC News website.
I want people to join because it's a good networking site not because I'm paying them
Korry Rogers
Mr Rogers, 33, says some of Yuwie's members are earning between £200 and £250 a month, although payments "fluctuate".
"Yuwie users get paid every time they log on, send a message, upload a picture or invite someone to join."
"If someone only refers three of their friends, who refer three of their friends through 10 levels, that one person will collect a percentage of advertising revenues from about 88,000 end-users, which could be about $8,800 [£4,427] per month for that person."
Pyramid scheme
Some say this is little more than a technological version of the reviled pyramid scheme.
However, Mr Rogers, a web designer from Oklahoma, disputes this because he says he does not charge his members, unlike traditional pyramid schemes.
As soon as you start paying people to join, then you have people manipulating search engines or paying someone to view their page.
Steve Prentice
He insists he does not want people to join Yuwie just to make money.
"I want people to join because it's a good networking site not because I'm paying them.
"I just think it's a cool idea to pay the users who are providing all the content," he says.
The site is certainly proving popular for those who do not mind lots of pop-ups and flashy graphics.
Yuwie users apparently love adverts, though, because "they know they will share in the revenue".
Since launching in July, Yuwie already has 344,444 registered members, with nearly 50,000 joining in December alone.
Yuwie is now ranked among one of the top 2,500 websites in the world, according to alexa.com, which tracks web traffic.
So can we really make money from the details that we share so freely at the moment?
Yuwie pays users to invite friends, log on and send messages
And is this a logical evolution for social networking sites, who have made enormous strides this year, but may struggle to keep the momentum next year?
Analyst Steve Prentice, chief researcher at technology consultants Gartner's, thinks not.
He cites the example of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who was recently criticised after introducing an unpopular advertising system, Beacon, which "shares" details of users' purchases on partner websites.
Mr Prentice says the majority of users of social networking sites are not motivated by a desire to make money but to connect with and make new friends.
He says: "It seems to be counter to the philosophy of these social sites. They are about belonging and reflecting an individual's community.
"The idea of making what is, essentially, a few fractions of a cent out of your friends would sit uncomfortably.
"My guess is that people would react quite angrily because they value their privacy very highly.
"There are a lot of individuals on social networking sites who have an antipathy towards commercial enterprise and it's possible to get it very badly wrong.
"People can migrate very quickly to a site but can vote with their virtual feet very quickly, if a site is against their ethos."
'Potential abuse'
Mr Prentice also warns potential users to remember that, once money starts changing hands, they could attract the attention of Inland Revenue, FSA and other regulatory bodies.
More importantly, he believes sites like Yuwie could quickly become "a non-reputable business model" because of the "potential" to abuse the system.
"As soon as you have a situation where you are paying people to join, then you have potential abuse, with people manipulating search engines or paying someone to view their page.
"Then problems might arise regarding spamming and it very quickly becomes a non- reputable business model," he says.
Mr Rogers admits Yuwie has suffered in the past from people using scripts and programmes to falsely inflate the number of page views they got.
He insists it now has strict measures in place to stop people abusing the page view system.
Mr Prentice says it is also important to make a distinction from sites such as You Tube and Revver, which recently announced they would financially compensate users who produce and upload content.
"Cases like You Tube are different as they are about creation.
"You Tube is going to make money out of the video that person has created and uploaded, so it makes sense that they share in the profit.
"In this case, it is a reward for effort and creativity – as long as it doesn't infringe copyright – and that is within their ethos.
"I don't think the same thing would appeal to Facebook's core users."


text:
Hello again. It was a quiet week on campus with the high school students away on their fall experiential trip. The group returned on Friday afternoon, and after a weekend of unpacking, cleaning-up and catching-up on rest, it will be back to a normal routine next week. It sounds like it was a great week away, however, and we'll be posting pictures in our Media Room next week, so be sure to check the blog for when we get the pics online.
The fall experientials continue this coming week when our Middle Elementary division heads to Westminster Woods, October 2-4. A familiar retreat for our students in years past, Westminster will get a double dose of Stanbridge this month as our Junior High division will also be visiting October 15-17.
Also coming up this week, the October SPA meeting will be held on Wednesday morning, 8:30 a.m. in Hayden Hall. There are a lot of upcoming events on the calendar, including the first high school dance of the school year and the end-of-the-month Halloween festivities. All Stanbridge parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the meeting; hope to see you there.
And don't forget that our November 16th "Cheers to 30 Years!" fall gala is coming soon. Already, a number of fabulous gift items have been donated for the silent auction, including vacation getaways, restaurant gift certificates, wine and gift baskets, and more. We're still soliciting donations and hoping you can help. There is a solicitation letter and donor agreement form packet on our Files & Forms page. If you would like to contribute items for the auction, please complete a copy of the packet and return the form and item(s) to the main office. Thanks to the many parents, guardians, and local businesses who have already donated items--we have a great variety so far which will help make this debut event a night to remember!
A lot to cover before the big night, however, including a busy October. It's back to school on Monday; until then, have a great weekend.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
DESTINATIONS: Delhi → Varanasi → Khajuraho → Agra → Jaipur → Udaipur
♦ Attend a sacred Oil lamp aarti ceremony on the River Ganges
♦ Boat Cruise on River Ganges at sunrise to see locals worship at the ghats
♦ View the amazing erotic temples of Khajuraho
♦ View the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset to see change in color of the marble
♦ Horse drawn carriage ride to the Taj Mahal in Agra
♦ Visit to the majestic fort of Jaipur
♦ Enjoy an Elephant ride at the Amber Fort in Jaipur
♦ Visit to the Maharana's City Palace in Udaipur
♦ Boat cruise on picturesque Lake Pichola in Udaipur
♦ Experience train journey on the Indian Railways
♦ Traditional cycle rickshaw ride in the back streets and bazaars of Old Delhi
♦ Visit India's most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Temples at Khajuraho; Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur; Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri in Agra; Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort Complex & Qutab Minar in Delhi and .... many other interesting sights listed in the detailed itinerary.
Arrive Delhi in the afternoon or evening/night, depending on flight schedules (Standard check-in time is at 2 pm). You're greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Start your journey of Incredible India with a visit to the Old walled city in the morning. Drive past the 17th century imposing Red Fort, take a traditional cycle rickshaw ride in the back streets of Chandni Chowk selling an extraordinary variety of items like., dress material, spices, jewellery & perfumes and mouth-watering food delicacies (parts of the bazaar remain closed on Sundays). From here you visit India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid. In complete contrast to the noise and crowds of Old Delhi, is Raj Ghat, a simple and stunning memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon: Explore New Delhi, which is a blend of ancient & pre-independence India. Visit the beautiful Humayun's Tomb, built in 1570 is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Sightseeing will also include driving past the Lodhi Garden, Safdarjung's tomb, the elegant government buildings designed in a blend of Indian and European styles - the India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace.
Check out from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport to board your flight.
Arrive Varanasi in the early afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon: Explore India's most sacred city for Hindu's, which is the oldest living city in the world. During the visit to the Old city you will share space with Cows, Scooters etc. and walk through the narrow alleys where every street corner has a roadside shrine or temple and vendors selling garlands, incense sticks and other items used in worship.
Evening: Enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganges to witness Oil lamp Aarti (prayer) performed by the priest on the banks of the river.
Early morning: The best way to experience the life in Varanasi is to tour the Ganges in a country boat at sunrise as early morning life in this city revolves around the Ghats (Riverfront). You will see Pilgrims, yogis and mystics flock to the ghats, to take a cleansing dip in India's holiest river, practice yoga, meditate, or washing clothes and vessels. Return to your hotel after the tour to relax & pack.
Check out from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Arrive Khajuraho in the early afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon: Explore Khajuraho, which captures world attention for its 22 amazing erotic temples built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty. Each temple, made of stone, is distinguished by carved spires and walls, where the subjects range from artistic depictions of major and minor deities and celestial beings to a variety of erotic sculptures.
After breakfast, proceed on the drive to Jhansi en route visit the medieval city of Orchha with exquisite palaces and cenotaphs. Built by an 11th-century king of the Bundela dynasty, Orchha is now a ghost city containing the remains of what must have been once spectacular, beautiful monuments, and which combine Hindu and Muslim architectural traditions.
After the tour, drive to Jhansi railway station to board the express train to Agra.
Arrive Agra in the late evening and transfer to your hotel.
Morning: Visit Agra Fort, it's first red sandstone fort of North India was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1565. Its royal audience halls, immense stone courtyards, marble mosque and the private royal chambers give us a glimpse of the grandeur and talent for combining defensive architecture with beauty and design of the Mughal Empire.
From here visit Emperor Akbar's tomb at Sikandra. In the tradition of all Mughal emperors, the tomb was begun by Akbar but completed by his son Jehangir. Woven into the Mughal garden tomb format, are Akbar's ideas of Din-I-Ilahi, a universal religion combining beliefs from Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The stone was quarried from near Fatehpur Sikri and the great gateway has magnificently bold polychrome inlay in geometric and floral patterns. The four minarets crowning its corners are an innovation in tombs, later seen at the Taj Mahal. The calligraphy on the monument is exceptional.
Afternoon: Visit the fabled Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal was built in the year 1652 AD by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22,000 skilled craftsmen 22 years to create this spectacular white marble mausoleum. You will stay at Taj Mahal until sunset to see the white marble reflect the nuances of the changing light from the sun.
Early Morning: You're at leisure at your hotel with option (no extra charge) to visit the Mughal garden of Mehtab Bagh, which is located across from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Yamuna River. Enjoy a walk and view the Taj Mahal from across the river.
Check out from your hotel after breakfast and proceed on the drive to Jaipur (approximately 5-6 hours).
On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted city. This one of the world's most perfect ghost cities and a marvel of design and construction. It was conceived and built by Emperor Akbar, one of the most enlightened rulers of his time. Built in 1571, it is a synthesis of the flourishing styles of the Persian courts and the prevailing Hindu Islamic trends. Today its pristine red sandstone buildings are as perfect as when they were first chiselled. The masterpiece of this remarkable monument is the Jewel House of the Diwan I Khas. Architecturally extraordinary, the four doorways lead into a single storey room where a huge central pillar carved to baroque richness, supports a seat reached by mid-air walkways. After the tour, continue your journey to Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Morning: A visit to the Amber Fort. It's forbidding exterior belying a bejewelled interior whose richness reflects the elegant styles of the surrounding Mughal courts. An Elephant ride takes you up to the fort and Jeep/Car brings you down the fort (Both ways Jeep/Car ride option available).
From here visit the City Palace, a series of open courtyards, simple stables and buildings leading to the richly decorated royal rooms. The museum within the palace house a fabulous collection of textiles, carpets, manuscripts and costumes from the personal collection of the royal family; Hawa Mahal, also known as the 'Palace of Winds' and the fascinating Jantar Mantar Observatory is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century.
Breakfast at your hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur (approximately 6-7 hours). We recommend you get a packed lunch/snacks from the hotel, due to limited dining choices/rest stopover during this long journey.
Arrive Udaipur in the late afternoon and check in to your hotel.
Evening: You're at leisure to enjoy your hotel facilities.
Morning: Explore the romantic city of Lakes - Udaipur, with the palaces built around Lake Pichola and the Aravalli Hills forming the backdrop. Visit the City Palace, the former home of the Maharanas of Udaipur. A majestic architectural marvel, within the four walls, is mosaics of peacocks, exquisite mirror work and exotic paintings. It is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. After touring the City Palace, you will visit the Sahelion Ki Bari - the Gardens of the Maids of the queen. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful pools, chiselled kiosks and marble elephants.
Later enjoy a relaxing cultural tour of the historic city of Udaipur in a boat on Lake Pichola. Your boat takes you past hills, palaces, temples and bathing ghats surrounding this famous lake. The two island palaces, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, are situated on it.
Morning: Take a walking tour of the old city - It is a fascinating experience, where you share space with cows, elephants, people and the ubiquitous Indian "two wheeler". The walk will take you past houses displaying wonderful examples of folk art, shops selling clothes, art, utensils, shoes and groceries. Your path will lead you to the Jagdish Mandir, one of the focal points of worship in the city.
Afternoon: You're transferred to Udaipur airport to board your flight.
Arrive Delhi. Your vehicle and driver are at your disposal until your evening departure transfer to the airport. You can visit Dilli Haat, a contemporary art and crafts market that offers a wonderful collection of Indian handicrafts.
Evening: You are transferred to the international airport to board your flight to onward destination.
Our tour services end here.


text:
Why World Acceptance Corp. Shares Jumped
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: Shares of World Acceptance , a credit services company that provides short-term and medium-term consumer loans, as well as income tax preparation and filing services, jumped by as much as 13% after reporting its third-quarter-earnings results before the opening bell.
So what: For the quarter, World Acceptance delivered a 7% increase in total revenue to $160.5 million as EPS advanced 25% to $1.98. Comparatively speaking, Wall Street had been looking for just $1.75 in quarterly EPS (so this was quite a thumping), but revenue came in about $1.9 million short of the consensus estimate. World Acceptance's CEO, Sandy McLean, notes that state law changes in Texas, Georgia, and Indiana helped improve interest and fee income during the quarter, while an aggressive share repurchase program boosted the company's bottom line. Furthermore, gross loans outstanding increased by 7% to $1.26 billion as of Dec. 31, 2013.
Now what: It can always be a little bit of an adventure come earnings season for World Acceptance, with the company having missed estimates in three of the previous four quarters. Generally speaking, though, this was a decent report with gross loans rising and its return on average equity rising 400 basis points to 30% from the year-ago period. One factor investors may want to keep their eyes on, though, is the number of consumers who are delinquent on their loans by 61 or more days. This figure rose from 4.3% to 5% over the past year and required World Acceptance to boost its loan loss provision by 10% in the third quarter. If rising delinquencies becomes a trend, even World Acceptance's single-digit P/E wouldn't be enough to entice me to buy.
World Acceptance may be soaring today, but it could have a hard time keeping up with our top stock for 2014
There's a huge difference between a good stock and a stock that can make you rich. The Motley Fool's chief investment officer has selected his No. 1 stock for 2014, and it's one of those stocks that could make you rich. You can find out which stock it is in the special free report "The Motley Fool's Top Stock for 2014." Just click here to access the report and find out the name of this under-the-radar company.
The article Why World Acceptance Corp. Shares Jumped originally appeared on Fool.com.Sean Williams has no material interest in any companies mentioned in this article. You can follow him on CAPS under the screen name TMFUltraLong, track every pick he makes under the screen name TrackUltraLong, and check him out on Twitter, where he goes by the handle @TMFUltraLong.Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Copyright © 1995 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


text:
2009 Manzanita Ride, 25 Mile Course: October 3 2009
By Sandee Andrews
I want to express just how proud I am of my horse and our team.
I have dreamed my entire life of owning a beautiful purebred Arabian that is of versatile mindset, that can and will do cross performances in sanctioned arena shows of halter/breeding in hand, arena performances, as well as off the farm on trail rides of various performance levels from calm, lazy afternoon trail rides to foxhunts. The challenges I put Tommy through are true tests of endurance, strength and love.
Yesterday was yet another measurement of these tests. The Manzanita Limited Distance 25 Mile Course is a ride that Tommy and I have been training 3 months for, and really tests skill, courage and relationships between horses and riders.
The Manzanita Race is held out in the desert, 60 miles east of San Diego along Highway 8, which lies parallel to the Mexican border. The weather elements are pretty harsh; it is hot in the day with zero humidity and some wind, and it is cold at night, and the wind blows fierce and harsh, with a cold front through all night long. The temperature difference is usually about 40 degrees (86 in the day, and 47 at night). I am used to the very steady Southern California warm weather; just the altitude and weather conditions were part of the challenge of our ride together.
Sunset the day of our arrival
Our training really started in July. After going out with the West Hills Hounds for a shorter distance training endurance ride on July 4th, I was hooked and had expressed some interest in doing some long distance training endurance rides. Cynthia Binder, DVM, Rebecca Florio, DVM, and Cindy Brevik had invited me out to ride with them (and they were persistent which made me feel good). They really took me under their wings to nurture us to be a good endurance horse team. Being on a stallion that was new to this type of riding, I'm quite sure training was just as challenging for them as it is for me.
There are many things we trained for leading up to this ride. The ladies I ride with and are excellent mentors have been doing these endurance rides for many years. They know what the proper protocol for these rides are, what human and equine manners are expected, and whether a horse and rider team really has what it takes as far as conditioning and handling to compete in a venue and taxing as this.
On training rides, while trotting nearly our entire rides, we practiced skills like riding single file, shoulder to shoulder, stallion to mare, mare to stallion, stallion to stallion, geldings, order of go where sometimes Tommy was in the front, sometimes he had to be in the middle of a head-to-tail single file line at a walk or a trot, and sometimes he had to be the last horse in a line. We practiced passing one another, when to expect more from your horse, and when to get off and walk to give his back a rest. We practiced consistently, and Tommy started to become a very pleasurable distance horse to ride alone, as well as with other horses. I've been able to ride him "on the buckle" for several training rides with my mentor team.
Taking an endurance horse to a sanctioned endurance ride tests more than the skill of a rider's ability to get a horse to traverse a set number of miles of terrain, especially when you have a stallion. For our experience, it also tests having to behave while in a simple 3 rail portable pipe corral in camps with over a hundred other horses and not lose your marbles. It tests being in these pipe corrals just one (or less) corral away from other stallions, mares (some in season), and geldings. Since these are just some of the challenges we would face before a race was ever even run, in September, we held a "horsey slumber party" at Bonn Fyre Ranch, where all of my friends horses are, and we put Tommy in a strange pipe corral, to spend the night outside in an unfamiliar setting, one pipe corral removed from Jimmy, Cynthia's stallion. This is how they would be corralled at Manzanita, so we wanted to rehearse the conditions. We would go out the next day on a 16 mile training ride at Happy Camp, to further prepare for the experience.
On that ride, and independently of another, Cynthia and Rebecca both said that he is ready for his 25 mile ride at Manzanita. I just had to keep him in shape until then.
We arrived to the horse camp at about 3:30 on Friday afternoon. It gave us plenty of time to put the horses away and set them up for the night, check in with the ride secretary, pick up our ride packets, get our camps set up, do a little shopping with the vendors, and attend the riders meeting by 6:30. It would be dark after the rider meeting, so much had to be done prior to that.
Riders meeting:
Here are some photos of our camp:
Rick getting Lee ready for the ride (who knew a man could braid?!)
Since we were out in the middle of the desert, the creature comforts of a hotel room were far away in another world. Some people stayed in tents. I stayed in my horse trailer on my new aerobed that inflated nicely with a little help from an electrical adapter that plugged into my cigarette lighter of my SUV. This set up actually made a nice bedroom!
Tommy was behaving relatively well for so much commotion going on around him. Once night fell, he settled down and was relaxed all during the night.
These are his new jammies!
Our group of six went out to dinner that night to "The Golden Acorn", an Indian casino about 5 miles up the road. They had steak and lobster for $14.99, and many of us indulged! After a great meal, we were ready for bed and the day that lay ahead.
Saturday morning: Race Day
There were several different rides held in conjunction with each other. This year was the Region I AHA Championship Ride. There was also a 15 mile fun ride, 25 and 50 mile endurance rides, and 25 and 50 mile "Ride and Tie" rides.
I had no idea what a "ride and tie" was before this race, but learned that it was a team of 2 people and 1 horse, and they 'leap-frogged' with the horse all the way to the finish line. One person would ride the horse for a while, get off, tie it to a shrub (there are no trees or anything super sturdy out there to tie a horse to, so the horse has to basically know to ground tie), while the 2nd person, runs to the horse, gets on the horse, and rides it up ahead to another location, ties it again, gets off and starts running, while the first person catches up to the tied horse to get on it and ride it again to another location. And this repeats for 25 or 50 miles.
Getting Tommy ready was a challenge in itself. He was pacing nervously in his corral, calling to the horses that were leaving and milling about. It was hard to catch him, saddle him, and very difficult to bridle him. I knew once I got on him, it would be easier to control him. At least I thought that anyway.
Cynthia wisely decided that we would not start with the rest of the group. There were 70 horses just in our 25 mile ride. Waiting until they started would make my horse a little less antsy, and we needed him to conserve his energy for the long distance.
At 8:00 AM, we got mounted and ready to go. This was about 10 minutes after the rest of the group had left, but there were still many people that waited to leave, and a steady stream of people going through the starting line at all times. Tommy was a handful, and I really had to fight to hold him back.
The first ¼ mile would be a walking warm up. It was for Jimmy, Cynthia's horse, and Orion, also Cynthia's horse that Lisa was riding. Tommy did an extreme collected canter most of the time, ripping the reins from my hands, fighting for his head and testing my strength- both physical and mental. I was on 1200 pounds of pure energy, and this made my ride quite different from many other rides experienced by others. Keep in mind that these are not smooth fancy fire road trails. These are single track motorcycle enduro style trails that tackle difficult terrain, up and down hills, "whoop-dees", crevices, rock climbing and hopping, and specific attention to where a horses' feet must land to get over a piece of ground successfully without stopping or walking through it. Close to the entire ride is to be done at a trot, with some controlled cantering put in to rest muscles.
Although Tommy was never completely out of control, his energy was extremely high, and he did have an effect on other horses that were both behind us, as well as ahead of us. There were several times while trotting by other horses that I overheard other riders mentioning that they didn't understand what had gotten into their horses, as they were acting on the energy that Tommy had exuded. Because he had the appearance of being under control, they did not knowingly realize that this was exactly what had gotten into their horses, and I wasn't going to say anything. I was there to ride my ride.
This is how Tommy was for the next hour. Watching horses pass us, and us passing horses excited Tommy even more. We had caught up to most of the original large group that had left before us, so Tommy saw about 25 horses in front of him that he wanted to check out. The demands put on my body holding him back were draining every ounce of energy I had by the second. I was running out of strength, and wasn't really sure what plan of action to take. At the Mile 6 marker, I was ready to give up. I was already totally spent and there was no way I could endure this for an additional 19 miles. I asked Cynthia to stop so I could do a tack check and tighten my saddle a bit, and take a rest.
I dismounted on the flat, checked his tack, and clipped another ring up on his German martingale. I figured if he wanted to pull, he could pull against himself. I usually keep the martingale on the loosest setting (1st ring), so it wasn't like I cranked his head back to totally bridle him up by only putting it on the 2nd ring. He had a nice kind bit on him, loaned to me by my good friend Jenny McCann, who has been a big cheerleader for our team since we met. I also took her advice and purchased a ThinLine saddle pad. I thanked her several times during the ride (she wasn't there, just thanked that she steered me in that direction). The ThinLine pad is a thin shock absorber designed to keep the shock off the horses' back while riding, but it also keeps the shock out of the rider's hips, knees and ankles. I was so grateful that I had this tack to work with.. It was remarkable how well it worked for such a thin pad. I was truly surprised.
When I remounted at this marker, it was almost like a light bulb in Tommy's head went on. This was "one of those" rides, where we remain at a steady pace and conserve our energy expenditures. I was finally able to ride him on a looser rein, and it came at exactly the right moment.
The only notable happening that occurred on this leg was about Mile 11, when the trail went up about a 60 degree incline. The proper way to get up the trail was to zag to the left and zig to the right, going around a large sandstone boulder that was in the middle of the trail. It was technically challenging, and as we approached the hill, I even said that aloud to Tommy... A quicker pace was required to get up this part of the trail, but Tommy must have felt that Jimmy and Orion just weren't getting up it fast enough, and he dove to the right, scrambling up the face of the sandstone rock. I knew that this move potentially could have taken our lives if our balance was off, if Tommy couldn't hook on, climb, and crest, and we would have fallen backwards down the hill. I was scared, and threw all of my weight forward over his neck and squeezed his sides tightly with my legs. He just HAD to get over this rock. There was not another option. I was happy that we had trained in the Chatsworth hills for climbing exercises so it wasn't totally foreign to him. It was the scariest thing I've ever done on a horse. But, we crested! We made it! My boy climbed that rock like a pro! Even writing it now makes my palms sweat as I reminisce about the entire situation.
With all of the training that went into this ride, there is one part that you cannot train for, and have to do it as it occurs. This is the vet checks that occur in the middle of these rides.
We reached the vet check at 9:55 AM. This was the 14.5 mile mark.
At the vet check, there is a small concentrated area that has horses coming and going, eating and drinking, riders up and down, and a lot of commotion.
You are to grab your "arrival card", which notes the time you have arrived into the vet check station. Bringing a stallion into the midst of this hullaballoo is yet another test of manners and control. Most people are not paying attention to you. They want their "TPR" (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration) checked regularly so their "official hold time" starts. On this ride, the official hold time was 30 minutes, but that 30 minutes doesn't start until your horse's pulse came down to 60 BPM. If your horse takes longer than 30 minutes to achieve the 56 BPM, he is disqualified and trailered back to camp. Cynthia's horses always come into the vet check with pulses lower than 56 BPM, so she can just clock in, spend her 30 minutes, and leave, but Tommy took 14 minutes to come down to 56 BPM. He was down, and then jumped up, and then down and up. Another side effect of having a stallion in the melee.
It is the responsibility of a stallion handler to watch out for other people and horses that are next to you, in front of you, behind you, and with 6-8 horses drinking out of a water tub at a time, quickly getting in and out as opportunity presents itself to water your horse with as little other horses at the trough as possible, you seize the moment. Tommy of course still wanted to spend the time trying to "visit" the other horses by sniffing across the troughs, but I was most proud of him for not "dropping" in this crowd and exclaiming his "mojo". We have worked together a long time to learn when this behavior is appropriate, and when it most certainly is unacceptable. This was one of those unacceptable moments, and he made me proud!
We did our vet check and were released to leave at 10:40 AM. Cynthia most kindly and graciously waited for us to leave, so that we could continue our journey together. I really appreciated that.
Just after the vet check are some more motorcycle type enduro trails ahead that go around corners with high berms. In the middle of the trail immediately coming out of one of the berms was a crack that ran up the entire trail. You could take the high side, or the low side, but if you were in the middle, you would not go far. I decided to take the high side, but Tommy decided to take the low side. He received my "right turn" signal about a second too late, end ended up inside the crack. He tripped and fell, and off to the right I went. His massive body slammed against my right leg inside the crevice, as my right hip smashed against the ground. He scrambled up and started trotting ahead. I quickly got up and chased after him, grabbing his tail and catching up to his head to catch him before he ran off into the desert. From that point on, he was very careful to pay closer attention to my leg aids and the rest of the ride went without incident.
The professional photographer got some great shots of us at about Mile 18:
Carrizo Overlook is at about Mile 21. After we scaled this great climb to the top, Cynthia and Lisa took their cameras out and got some beautiful shots of us with the grand view of what we had just done in the background. Unfortunately, my fingers were too sore from holding him back on the first six miles to even think about ever taking my camera out, and I did not get any photos of the ride. To grasp the tiny zipper on my cantle bag, hold the camera in one hand with my reins in the other and still be able to maintain control just seemed to much an ordeal on this day.
Here are photos from Cynthia's camera:
"The Fearsome Trio"
"The Endurance Virgins- No More!"
A closeup of Tommy and me
Lisa on Orion, and Cynthia on Jimmy
Our accomplishment:
At the backside of this overlook, there were 5 water tubs, and I didn't think Tommy would get enough water. He drank and drank and drank. We walked out of it to warm the water in his gut, and then cantered most of the way down the large fire road to Mile 23.
At Mile 23 was the "cookie stop", where volunteers were handing out Gatorade and chocolate chip cookies, some of which my mom made! I did not get to have any of hers on the cookie stop, but enjoyed another person's homemade cookie. At this same stop was another set of water tubs that Tommy drank heartily out of. I could see base camp in the distance and was so happy that we finally made it here.
At mile 24, we dismounted and walked into base camp. I loosened my girth, and poured water all over Tommy's neck on both sides to cool him. This will achieve a faster time to get down to the required pulse (60 BPM), so that we could go untack, hose off and eat a little before the final vet check.
We checked into Mile 25 at 12:10 PM. This means we ran the entire 25 miles in 3 hours and 15 minutes, for a total of 4 hours out on the trail (we had a 45 minute hold at the first vet check). We were so weary, dusty, dry, thirsty, and overwhelmed with joy that we had endured this huge test of skill and might. Tommy proved to have courage and heart, and he needed those qualities to get through our ride.
Again, I want to thank Cynthia Binder for getting me through this experience. It is not as easy as it may sound, and thus the reason for the 25 Mile Blog. There are many other short stories that I could add to this, but for now, this is our ride experience, and I am happy to share it with you. Thanks for reading!
Sandee Andrews & Reflection SA


text:
Rhinoplasty commonly referred to as a 'nose job' or nose reshaping is one of the most impactful cosmetic procedures, the confidence it can bring to patients is life changing.
A rhinoplasty can include refining the bridge, tip or overall profile. Many people wish for this procedure as they are self-conscious and feel the nose they have inherited or injured is out of proportion or has unsightly bumps.
There are two common types of nose jobs that can be carried out depending what is required.
It looks so natural and suits my face so well; this is the nose I should have been born with. I can't thank everyone at the Bristol clinic and my surgeon enough. It was such a great experience and I am so so so happy I did it!
Closed Rhino reshapes the nose without disturbing any nose skin. The incisions through which the surgery takes place are made inside the nose.
Open Rhino surgery uses an incision in between the nostrils on the columella (small column of skin that separates the two nostrils)
Most nose surgery procedures are carried out under general anaethestic for your comfort and only take around 2 hours to complete. You will wake from the procedure with a splint across your nose and packing in your nostrils. The packing will be removed prior to discharge. It's advisable to take 7-10 days off work after a nose job with the splint being removed around day 10 (surgeons advise dependent) by the clinic nurse.
MYA is extremely lucky have such highly qualified surgeons who answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding rhinoplasty procedures. For more information on pricing for this procedure, click here.
Before & Afters
If you're thinking about undergoing this procedure, viewing Nose Job before and after photos can give you an idea of the results you can expect. In just under 2 hours, the procedure can transform the size and shape of your nose to help you achieve the look you want.
If you are unhappy with your nose or have suffered an injury which has caused damage to its appearance, a Rhinoplasty can help you gain confidence by reshaping, resizing or correcting any lumps and bumps for a more proportioned, refined look. As the nose is the central point of the face many people are self-conscious if they feel their nose is too large, too small or they are unhappy with the size of their nostrils or bumps on their nose bridge. This is where a Nose job can make a difference.
We're committed to making your journey as clear and comfortable as possible and you'll always have our team on hand before and after your Nose Job procedure with MYA. We take care to treat every patient on an individual basis so that different expectations are taken into consideration. As you will see from the below photos, Rhinoplasty has the power to make a strong impact by balancing the proportions of the face with a natural look that complements the other features.
How long will I need to wear a split for?
Depending on the surgeon, it will be between 7-14 days and it will need to be removed by a medical professional in a MYA clinic or hospital
Will I have black eyes?
Not all patients will get black eyes following surgery, however if you do bruising will subside in the first 2 weeks.
When can I blow my nose?
After 6 weeks following your nurse check up. Avoid aggressive sneezing and we recommend you sneeze with your mouth open post-operatively.
When can I wear glasses?
It is recommended to wait 6 months if possible, if you need glasses full time ensure they are loose fitting on your nose or padding is used to protect your result.
When can I wear makeup?
Wait until split is removed, then avoid your nose for at least 6 weeks and be extremely gentle until fully healed.
Find a clinic
MYA has a network of nationwide plastic surgery clinics which includes Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham, Birmingham, London, Chelmsford and Bristol.Find your nearest clinic


text:
Hold up
Hold up
Self-employed so I'm paying me
Stayin' true 'cause it stay to be
Won't loud part candy captain then get a ticket then pay the V
Rap 84 of the 83, ain't rhyme them and they end with me,
How you pay to get in the club, and then hate on the pressure y'all pay to see
Now we got mob block live again
Look at these whips we're riding in
Making ball and look easy baby, we don't practice like...
Sliding in I'm never super post when
I'm getting closer I'm just... The face
All the sinners star calling God,
All the rappers start calling Mace,
Drop sounding like an earthquake,
Trunk bound to make an earth shake
Every day is a movie for me, you like the destination on the first day
Telling me it's a birthday, new shoes and her persuade,
You should go appreciate the quire, I ain't the one you persuade,
She ain't worried of the hotel, I wouldn't even get to motel,
Mess around and take your girl from you then sell it to for the...
Oh... Have her back, wont' love but I love the stacks
So I'm pulling up and then you know what
They looking at me like what is that
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they've been calling me,
Soon they see me roll up, roll up
Don't know what to call that
So they call, they call, they call it
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they call it.
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they call it.
Soon they see roll up, uh, roll up,
Don't know what to call that
So they call, they call, they call it
Hold up
Told Brad to send me a track,
He send me a track to sound like a trap,
I don't know normally do this,
But hey when I do it sound like the trap,
Competition left me in flat, I'm just hoping that you trap,
I'm just hoping you try to try me,
Get drag around by your suit tie,
You can catch me in the forn city,
They don't even know I rap,
First album when platinum so they ain't many places on my map,
Going golf in Iraq, going shopping in Dubai
She'll be asking the man forgives and gives me the gift form Dubai
Bottle water with a mouse trap, no rat can get to my cheese
Her... Get no scraps get no bad like her ratches
Wanna book me for five G's,
Read the sign and say stop please,
Can't knock me, my trunk knocking,
My making woman looking knock me,
Call me but I'm unreachable, too trill to be speaker too
God loss in my own garage and they couldn't find me for a week or two,
My trunk are open like pickable,
Me I'm... To be sipping through,
Came to blue, all my speakers blue, but I turn em up and my speakers do.
Hold up man, just hold up man,
Rap to state then pour down,
Chew up cheese then throw up grants,
Then guess some bread you know I'm jam,
It's lunch time, she got one friend, but just one fine,
One four, one dime, you already know which one is mine,
Tripping like Jessy Jay, see love and got me in the... Day
If it comes between hoes and dough I drop off chick and then scoop you pay,
Might as well, I might as well, passing up dough is a major feel,
Take the trip to South Africa, but can't lead the the paper like... Pill,
Realest rapper you have ever meet, she want n autograph on her fake breast,
Too young is just too dumb, girl slow it down and take a break twist,
Check it out when my lack is out,
Don't worry bout it, I ain't stressed,
Hot chocolate on my hallo tips they might mess around and get a taste test.
Lyrics taken from http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/c/chamillionaire/hold_up.html


text:
Info Overview
|Product Name
|bateriafull.com – Curso De Guitarra Multimedia Oferta Lanzamiento
|Standard Price
|Our Rating
|Arts & Entertainment Music
|Special Offers
|Bonus Available
Does it sell many copies?I am an exceptionally fair reviewer and will always take as much into consideration as possible when taking you through all the rankings a product's received. First off, I check out the sales statistics, which are provided by the payment processor being used by the vendor. These figures are clearly essential to you, since you need to understand how well a product has been selling so you can make your purchasing decision in as much of an informed manner as possible. The payment processor provides a rating for the product in the form of something they call Gravity, which basically shows you how well or poorly the product's been selling on a scale between 0 and 1000+. bateriafull.com – Curso De Guitarra Multimedia Oferta Lanzamiento has scored 1. Now, I know from experience that Gravity isn't necessarily clear to people, so I made a decision to develop my own weighted ranking system. I've found this a lot simpler to understand, so I I do hope you will too. I've for that reason devised my very own weighted ranking system, which enables you to see clearly which products on this web web page are the best or are at risk of relegation. My ranking system is weighted and out of 100, which means that anyone will be able to see quickly if a product's a high flyer or a dud. I have scored bateriafull.com – Curso De Guitarra Multimedia Oferta Lanzamiento 5.24/100. This is not a good rating – when compared to other products on this internet web site, it hasn't been selling well whatsoever.
Does it get a lot of refunds?Moving on, I now want to focus on informing you about the merchant. This will include informing you about the other products they are providing, as well as providing you with some insight into how many refunds they've had. I start this in the shape of the Overall Product owner Refund rate, another score from the payment processor. So, this time the rating's not only about bateriafull.com – Curso De Guitarra Multimedia Oferta Lanzamiento but every one of the retailer's products. The score will be between 1 and 5. If you see a product with a score of 1, it means the refund rate's quite high, which isn't so decent. On the other hand, if a product's scored a 5, this means the number of refunds have been low, which is great! A score of three in all probability means the product hasn't been around too long yet, so we might have to wait several weeks until we get more data and a more accurate score. bateriafull.com – Curso De Guitarra Multimedia Oferta Lanzamiento has scored 2. What this means is that the retailer is doing alright and they are currently sitting at, approximately, a 15% overall refund rate.
The site's domain – what you need to knowI'm now going to talk to you about the actual domain where you can purchase this system from, bateriafull.com. The first is to find out about how well established the website is. Why? I hear you ask. Well, the more established a web site is, the more trustworthy it should be, which means you can be safe in the knowledge you're purchasing a product from a well-known, trusted retailer. So, first off – how many web pages does bateriafull.com have? Well, I've counted and it has 0, this isn't many, suggesting that the web site is not that old or well-known, or isn't listed on search engines. bateriafull.com currently has 0. Having this number of pages tends to mean the site isn't that old and so probably isn't all that well-known – however, everyone starts somewhere!. Another really decent way to find out about a site's dependability is to take a look at the number of back-links that they have. They are links that come into the site, from other web sites. When it comes to bateriafull.com, it has 1 and an authority ranking of 43.23/100. Looking at bateriafull.com, we can see that they have 1. This gives it an authority ranking of 43.23/100. This is an OK score, as it isn't really that high but it isn't way too low either – you probably need to weigh this score up with everything else.
Is the vendor selling other products?In terms of other research I've done, take a look at the vendor's additional products:. This merchant presently has 10 additional products. Don't be shy; have a look at what's available. Even if you don't find other things that you like the look of, regardless of anything else, you'll enhance your understanding about the product owner. Here is the product list: *solo Hoy* Bateria Full Vol. 1 + Bonus Y Membresia! ($24.00), $10 Bateria Full Volumen 1 Y 2 *solo Por Hoy* ($29.00), $10 Bateria Full Volumen 1 Y 2 Aprende Batería Profesional ($64.00), $10 Descuento ! Bateria Full Vol.1y2 *solo POR Hoy* ($29.00), Bateria Full Vol 1 + Bonus + Membresia Oferta! ($24.00), Bateria Full Vol2 + *bonus* + Membresia! ($24.00), Bateria Full Volumen 1 Y 2 + *bonus* + Membresia! ($39.00), Bateria Full Volumen 1 Y 2 + Doble Bombo + Membresia! ($47.19), Doble Bombo from Hell + Bonus! Oferta Limitada. ($17.00) and Oferta! Bateria Full Volumen 1 Y 2 + *bonus* Y Membresia ($39.00) .
Where to BuyI truly enjoy hanging out on the internet, whether I'm looking at the latest sports scores, reading news articles or even researching multiple product prices. Even so, I know the last thing I've listed, typically, can drive others crazy and you will wind up spending hours scouring the internet searching for the best price. In this instance, however, you only have one place to go. You won't find this being sold offline or anywhere else on the internet in fact. It's only available by visiting bateriafull.com. As for other products or deals from this retailer, don't stress if you can't find purchasing info on the web site. It may be that they're only available by hitting a link in an email, so make sure you examine your inbox before letting panic set in. Or, you can use any of the relevant links above too. Simply clicking on any of them will walk you through to the relevant product page, where you can make your purchase.
Special OfferI said at the very start of this evaluation, that it's feasible for me to get a commission in return for you choosing to buy a product after clicking one my links. This is perfect for me but what do you get? Well, I've made a decision to thank you in my own special way through the channel of a special bonus offer. To find out what this includes, please click here.
Product: bateriafull.com - Curso De Guitarra Multimedia Oferta LanzamientoDavid Ryan's Google+
Reviewed By: David Ryan
Reviewed on: 2016-01-23
Overall score:
Reviewed By: David Ryan
Reviewed on: 2016-01-23
Overall score:


text:
Both the Classified Staff Professional Development Committee and the Faculty Professional Development Committee encourage continuous learning to ensure that employees are prepared to meet the needs of students and the District now and in the future. Funding will include $400 for full-time college employees and $250 for part-time college employees each year as funds are available from the District. Only workshops, courses, and projects that relate to an employee's role at the college and support college goals and objectives will be funded.
Application for Professional Development Funds
Complete two forms:
- Request for Professional Development Funds (PDF) (for conferences and projects)
- Travel / Conference / Course Authorization Form - for the most current forms, go to Business Services - Forms
Faculty and Staff must obtain approval with a signature from their Dean or Director. Deans and Directors must obtain approval with a signature from their Vice President. The manager must check to make sure that the conference is relevant to the employee's job. Comments can be included in the provided section.
All out-of state travel must be reviewed and signed by both the requestor's Vice President and the College President before seeking approval by the Professional Development Committee.
Faculty send completed forms with required signatures to the Faculty Professional Development Coordinator. Staff and management send completed forms with the required signatures to the Classified Staff Professional Development Coordinator. All forms should be submitted one month prior to the event to provide time for the approval process to be completed. If approval is not obtained prior to the event, you will not receive reimbursement.
For funding approval, at least three members of the appropriate Professional Development Committee must review and approve completed application forms. This process is completed through email. Both application forms are scanned and then sent to all members of the appropriate Professional Development Committee. Committee members review and send their comments and approvals by "Reply All".
Approval notices and/or requests for additional information are sent via email to the applicant by the appropriate Professional Development Coordinator.
Reimbursement Following Conference, Course, or Project Completion
Complete two forms:
- Professional Development Activity Report (PDF)
- Claim for Travel/Conference/Course Reimbursement (use this form for projects as well) - for the most current forms, go to Business Services - Forms
Activity reports and reimbursement forms along with original receipts should be submitted within 60 days after the attending the conference or course, or completing a project to the appropriate Professional Development Coordinator. Failure to get your forms submitted in a timely manner could lead to a forfeiture of reimbursement rights.
When both forms and receipts are received, they will be copied and sent to the Business Office to process the payment. Note: The process would be facilitated if the applicant sends both the original and a copy. The State requires that the Business Office maintain the original forms and that Human Resources maintain a copy.
Adobe Reader (free) or other browser plug-in/add-on for opening PDF documents is required to open files on this page marked "PDF".
Microsoft Office Compability Pack (free) for older versions of MS Office (2000, XP, or 2003).


text:
If you are looking forward to getting a low-cost face lift surgery and have not been able to contact a surgeon within your country who can meet your requirements. You are advised to look elsewhere and contact surgeons who can offer you cosmetic surgery. You do not have to believe that Thailand is a Third-World country which cannot offer you the type of services you are looking forward to having. You can rest assured that you can easily find the best plastic surgeons within Thailand, who will complete the procedure for you at a price which you will definitely find affordable. It is highly possible that you would recommend cosmetic surgery Thailand to your friends and colleagues after you have been through this procedure because you would be entirely satisfied with the results.
The medical term for a face lift is Rhytidectomy, which involves the removal of wrinkles with the help of surgery. The procedure can give you a youthful appearance but falls under the category of cosmetic surgery. The procedure is safe, fast and most importantly it is also effective. The results are often excellent as a number of cosmetic surgeons throughout the world perform procedures like these by offering their patients a number of options.
The face lift will help to smoothen out the wrinkles on your face by using a method which will help to tighten the muscles beneath. It can create an appearance which will make you look youthful with a face that looks firm. It will help remove any signs of aging while the surgeons will be looking forward to taking off any extra skin on your cheeks, the face and the neck.
You will be obliged to have a discussion with the surgeon to address your individual requirement when you opt to have cosmetic surgery Thailand. This is generally the case throughout the world and Thailand is no exception to this rule. The techniques available for the face lift are; numerous, and the surgeon you have decided to deal with will give you all information about the techniques and also make recommendations that are best suited to you. You will be extremely happy with the results after you realize that it is costing you just a fraction of what you would have spent in your country of residence. If you still have any doubts in your mind, you can start making some inquiries, which will give you all information about how cosmetic surgery in Thailand can help patients with the type of procedures they can handle.


text:
Shop new Volkswagen offers from South Motors in Miami. Special lease and finance offers available for a limited time.
26 New Volkswagen Passat Miami Florida
Didn't find the right fit?
Just let us know what you're looking for and we'll email you as soon as it arrives!
*These estimates reflect new EPA methods beginning with 2008 models. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. Mileage estimates may be derived from previous year model.


text:
This professional quality hinged brace features two smooth acting, geared polycentric hinges and hyperextension stops. It incorporates rubber condyle pads and hyperextension stops to cushion and protect the knee. The PS II Hinge uses state of the art lightweight materials and design including aircraft grade aluminum gears that accommodate the natural gliding action of the knee. The neoprene sleeve provides therapeutic warmth while a sewn-in patellar buttress aids in patellar tracking. It also features a long 3/16" thick neoprene sleeve with nylon facing on both sides and a seamless, breathable, perforated Neoprene back panel for improved comfort. Low profile, geared polycentric hinge, rigid uprights for additional medial-lateral support, fits right or left knee.
Caution: Do not apply over open wounds or if you are susceptible to dermatitis
***The contents of the Painreliever.com website are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Painreliever.com website. Read Full Disclaimer***
Additional Features
Shipping Information
Free Ground Shipping
Ships via: FedEx Ground
Estimated Delivery Time
Related CategoriesShop by Category > Braces & Supports > Knee Braces & Supports
Shop by Body Area > Knee Products > Knee Braces
Product Reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Just back from a week's skiing - and whereas two years ago i had a sore knee for two weeks, this time i can feel absolutely no tenderness at all. In short, it works. Recommended!


text:
1st The Evening Sun: Delivering Christmas
2nd Wilber Bank: Santas Workshop
3rd Sherburne 4-Wheelers: Christmas Gifts
4th ATV Tractor (Vincent Family): Bringing in the Tree
5th Chenango County Historical Society: A Homespun Christmas
1st Plymouth Fire Dept.: Holiday Cheer
2nd Ontario Hose Co.: Charlie Brown Christmas
3rd North Norwich Fire Dept.: Lighting Up Christmas
4th Coventry Fire Dept.: Winter Fun
5th Alert Hose Co.: Frosty and Family


text:
Did you know you can go on Rite Aid's website and watch videos to receive coupons? Usually they are very short (under 25 seconds) and after you watch enough, all of your coupons will print. They are called Video Value Coupons.
In addition to receiving a coupon for $5 off of $20, the following coupons are also available:
$2/1 Almay Intense I-Color
$1.50/1 Aquafresh Iso-Active
$1/1 Aqua Globes
$1/1 Axe Body Spray, Shower Gel or Anti Perspirant
$2/1 Beeno Antacid
$1/2 Betty Crocker Homestyle Potatoes
$5/1 Beyonce Heat
$2/1 Big Top Cupcake
$1/1 Bottle Tops
$2/1 Bumpits
$1/1 Burts Bees Toothpaste
$0.50/1 Clorox Cleaning Product
$3/1 Coppertone Suncare
$1/1 Cottonelle Double Rolls Toilet Paper (12 pk.)
$1/1 Crazy Critters Pet Toy
$2/1 Dr. Scholls for Her Insoles
$1/1 Dove Body Wash
$0.50/1 Dove Chocolate
$2/1 Emery Cat Board
$1/1 EZ Combs
$2/1 Fiber Choice (90 ct.)
$2/1 Garnier Hair Color
$2/1 Garnier Nutrioniste Skin Care
$0.20/1 Gatorade (20-24oz.)
$0.50/1 Glad Trash Bags
$2/1 Green Dot Visa or Master Card Activation Fee
$0.50/1 Halls (30 ct. bag)
$1/2 Hamburger or Tuna Helpers
$1/1 HD Vision Wrap
$1/1 Heel Tastic
$0.50/1 Hellman's Mayo
$1/1 Hershey Bliss (8.6-9.6 oz.)
$1/1 Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars (6 pk.)
$1/1 Huggies Wipes wyb Huggies Jean Diapers
$1/1 Jupiter Jack
$2/1 Kendall Antimicrobial Product
$2/1 Kinoki Cleansing Detox Pads
$1/1 Kotex or U-Kotex Pads, Liners or Tampons
$3/1 KY Yours & Mine
$2/1 Loud n' Clear
$1/1 Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick, Lip Gloss or Liner
$1/1 Motrin PM
$2/1 Neckline Slimmer
$0.50/1 Any Neosporin Product
$3/1 New Skin Liquid Bandage or Spray
$1/1 Ped Egg Ultimate Foot File
$1/1 Pedi Paws Nail Trimmer
$1/1 Perfect Fit Button
$1/1 Polident Dentures
$2/1 Renu Multi Purpose Solution
$2/1 Renu Fresh Multi Purpose Solution
$2/1 Revlon Color Burst Lipstick
$2/1 Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara
$1/1 St. Ives Facial Lotion, Body Wash
$2/1 St. Ives Naturally Clear Cleanser or Scrub
$2/1 Sally Hansen Hair Removal
$1.50/1 Sensodyne Toothpaste
$2/1 Shake Weight
$1/1 Shoe Dini
$1/1 Shoe Under Space Organizer
S2/1 Slap Chop
$2/1 Smooth Away Hair Remover
$1/1 Strap Perfect
$0.50/1 Sour Patch or Swedish Fish 8oz
$1/1 Sure Clip Nail Clipper
$4/1 Tecnu Extreme Scrub Rash Relief or Gel
$1/1 Tums (60 ct.+)
$1/1 Turbo Snake Drain Hair Removal
$0.50/1 Twizzler (12.4 oz-16 oz.)
$1/1 UGlue Super Adhesive Tap
$1/1 Vita Grass for Cats & Dogs
$1/1 Viva Papertowels
$1/1 Windshield Wonder
$1/1 Wonder Hanger
$3/1 Zegerid OTC
And don't forget that these are all Rite Aid coupons, so you if you have a manufacturers coupon you can use both on one item!
Thanks Moms Need To Know!


text:
There is suffering,
but no-one who suffers.
There is rebirth,
but no-one who is reborn..
The Buddha
Clouds passing through the sky
Everything is without a separate self.
The one who understands this
through insight and wisdom,
is freed from suffering.
Dhammapada: verse 279
Meditation is the most important gift we can give ourselves in this life.
To sit without waiting for something, to be still and simply accept that which is presented to us with love and humility, is the essence of this beautiful practice. In the silence of this spacious and peaceful mind we will see, but more importantly experience directly, the reality of this being that we call self.
Here there is no-where to hide from the truth, and when the heart is open and willing to know, we will joyfully accept the reality presented to us without compromising. This is the beauty of the meditation practice now known as Vipassana – a practice that transcends technique, tradition and dogma, and allows us to meet the truth.
However, without the fearless meditative nature we can easily cultivate just another way to misunderstand what we experience. To continue to compound our delusion by rejecting the truth of each moment and ignoring the reality of impermanence and emptiness:
'whatever arises passes away and is not what we are'.
When we look closely, with our eyes and heart unclouded by views, opinions and other delusive ideas, we will know and understand that in absolutely real terms, at the place of pure dhamma, there is no individual or separate self that exists.
There is no meditator, only the meditation, there is no feeler, only the feeling, there is no person, only the process of life.
It will be as though we watch clouds passing through an empty sky.
Every thought, mood, feeling and emotion is just another cloud to watch. They have shapes and apparent realities, but if we try to hold them as something real and enduring we will see that each of them has the same quality as all phenomenon, to be insubstantial. To be empty.
And so it is with the fantasy of self, of 'I', 'me' and 'mine'.
When we are able to meet the truth without fear and delusion, we will see that these are only words, only convenient ways to speak, but have no place in the realm of the absolute truth.
In the realm of pure dhamma. They are only labels on that which cannot be labelled.
No matter how powerful or real it may seem, 'I' is just another thought that arises and passes away in this moment. 'Me' and 'mine' can only be the same.
However, arising simultaneously with these thoughts are all the divisions that exist in life. 'You', 'yours', 'theirs', 'ours', etc.
None of them have a real or substantial nature, but all of them are thought worthy of persecuting for, fighting for and dying for.
The full and complete comprehension of the truth of the emptiness of a separate and 'real self', (Anatta) brings the perfect liberation from suffering and unhappiness in life, for all suffering begins with the delusion of 'self'.
Arising with this liberation is the experience of oneness with all beings and the supreme joy of 'beingness'. No longer being someone or something, but simply 'being one' with all things.
If there is no self, who is it that gets old, gets sick and dies?
If there is no self, who is it that experiences pain and heat and cold?
If there is no self, who is it that will hurt, fight and kill others?
To be free from the delusion of self is to be free from the difficulties of life. Our life will stay the same but the problems fall away. After all, if there is no self, who is it that suffers?
The secret to happiness in this life, is not to mind. To be accepting of the reality of each situation in each moment. Even if we don't like it. Even if we don't approve of it. Even if we don't want it!
The reality is that which is actually happening, and we are part of it. It is the truth unfolding before our very eyes. The moment we accept and harmonise with this truth we are free from the power of fear.
So accept the reality of the moment and respond with love, respond with compassion, respond with wisdom. Don't build a fantasy life around your personal views and opinions as to how everyone and everything should be. They are not the truth, they are only the conditions for your unhappiness. So let go of this limited way of living and be one with the reality of the moment. Be happy.
From the new version of Life is not Personal
Available late 2007
To receive our free quarterly e-newsletter,
please go to 'Contact us' page.


text:
|Posted on June 10, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Hey everyone!
I had the nicest surprise this week, David Mouse decided to create a video walkthrough of LoK:Revival! *Applause* Woohoo! I started a new thread in the walkthrough section of the forum to add links to his videos as they come out, Check it out!
Many many thanks to David for allowing me to link toward his videos. Don't forget to check out his youtube channel for other great video walkthrough!
Categories: Website update
Oops, you forgot something.
The words you entered did not match the given text. Please try again.


text:
Features and details of Miituu
- carry out interviews,
- to gather market research insights,
- capture customer experiences,
- create interactive video walls,
- gather UGC stories,
- create branded apps,
- obtain statistics,
- and much, much more.
Add review
Spark Hire
Mar 26, 2013
Jul 26, 2013
Mar 26, 2013
Latest Blogposts
Spark Hire Video Interviewing
Feb 2, 2014
Recruitby.net Video Interviews
Jan 21, 2014
User reviews, mobile & maps
May 3, 2013
Interviewing Software Comparison Site goes LIVE!
Apr 1, 2013
Latest Reviews
« Excited and satisfied! Took 5 minutes to set up for the questions and in half an hour I had sent invitations to applicants. Highly recommend this tool. »
« TalentRooster is a great tool, and clients love it! »
« Fantastic! Provides a unique advantage for a job interview and is very easy to use. »
« Launchpad is easy to use and you can be up and running in about 30 minutes. The team are very proactive and aim to keep ahead of the competition and listen to clients. The new 'live' product is awesome, taking care of scheduling headaches. Sending texts to candidates really boosts completion rates. »
« I've tried different platforms but found Cuzie had more hiring tools than other sites, and thus went with them. I find it user-friendly and clean. »


text:
Feeling bad is not the problem. The problem is that we feel bad about feeling bad. Once you begin to let go of feeling bad about feeling bad, and start feeling better about feeling bad, then pretty soon you'll just feel better. And then you'll feel a...Eric Micha'el Leventhal
Andrea worked to harden herself to the onslaught of feelings. The problem with feelings was, first you had one, which was generally bad enough. But then you had a feeling about your feeling, and then a feeling about how you were feeling about your fe...Mermaid in Chelsea Creek
Read it with sorrow and you will feel hate. Read it with anger and you will feel vengeful. Read it with paranoia and you will feel confusion. Read it with empathy and you will feel compassion. Read it with love and you will feel flattery. Read it wit...Shannon L. Alder
DEA Agent: Javier, you should feel good about this. Javier Rodriguez: I feel like a traitor.Traffic
Feel, he told himself, feel, feel, feel. Even if what you feel is pain, only let yourself feel.The Children of Men
I press my lips to hers with such delicacy; I want her to feel everything she's ever deserved to feel at the hands of someone else. She deserves to feel beautiful. She deserves to feel important. She deserves to feel cared for. She deserves to feel...Maybe Not
I feel like I didn't know who I was when I was 15. I don't feel like you're who you are for life, not even when you're 20.Sky Ferreira
I feel like I've grown and become a more consummate performer. I feel like I've chiseled out a more distinctive niche.James Wolpert
I definitely don't feel like I'm 71. I feel like I did when I was - between 30 and 40. The body ages. The mind doesn't.Neil Diamond
If I feel like doing something, I do it. If I feel like saying something, I say it. If I feel like dancing, I do. If I don't, I don't.Trace Adkins
I feel like the second child feels like they have to do everything faster.Tori Spelling
I feel like I'm married to what I do, to the streets. And I feel like when the streets are mad, it's serious.Young Jeezy
After he finished he said: If there is anything for you to learn, it's only that you should not be ashamed. Don't be ashamed to be a person with feelings. No matter what it is, feel it tenderly and deeply. Feel it more tenderly, feel it more deeply. ...I Called Him Necktie


text:
Xantrex Freedom HF 1000 Power Inverter / Charger
Item #:
Model #:
Shipping Weight:
13.25 Lbs.
List Price:
Our Price:
Xantrex™ Freedom HF 1000 Modified Sine Wave Inverter / Charger
- Designed to power demanding loads such as microwave ovens, entertainment systems and small appliances
- Removable digital control panel pre-attached with 25' extension cable for remote system monitoring
- Ignition lockout feature helps to minimize battery drain by disabling inverter when ignition is turned off
- 3-stage charging ensures that batteries are recharged quickly and efficiently
- Quick-connect AC terminal block on both AC input and output for easy installation
- Designed to be hardwired using quick-connect AC terminal blocks or by connecting AC through GFCI receptacles (included)
- Built-in 30-Amp relay automatically transfers between inverter power and incoming AC utility power
- Automatic overload, short-circuit, ground-fault, battery over-voltage and under-voltage protection
- Over-temperature shutdown
- Xantrex Model No. 806-1020
- Inverter:
- Continuous Power: 1000 Watts
- Surge Rating: 2000 Watts
- Output Frequency: 60 Hz
- Output Voltage: 115 Volt AC
- Charger:
- Output Current: 20 Amp
- AC Input Voltage Range: 90 - 130 Volt AC
- AC Transfer Relay: 30 Amp
- Operating Voltage: 10.5 - 15.5 Volt DC
- Compatible Battery Types: Flooded, Gel, AGM or Fixed 13.5 Volt DC
- Dimensions: 4.2" H x 9.5" W x 15.5" D
- Operating Temperature Range: 32 - 104°F
- Stages:
- Bulk
- Absorption
- Float
- 2-year limited warranty
For further details see Data Sheet for this product
WARNING: This product MAY expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov


text:
With the first sliver of a new moon the Kalends of September arrives. Arriving three hours after the sun rose, the crescent moon becomes visible this evening. The rites for the Kalends thus begin after midnight on 1 September. For this we shall need a few more items besides our ritual implements.
Essential for every formal Roman ritual is mola salsa. Numa Pompilius, who founded the Religio Romana more than 2500 years ago, handed down the regulations for sacrifices that we still follow today, one of which is:
"No sacrifices shall be performed without mola salsa (Plutarch, Life of Numa 14.3)."
The heads of wheat must be threshed and winnowed to separate out the kernels of wheat. These are then soaked in salt water before roasting them in the oven. Fornax, the goddess of the old-style oven used to roast grain, is called up as the oven is swept out and offered some of the grain that she'll roast for us. Afterwards the roasted wheat kernels are placed in a mortar, with some Mediterranean Sea salt to aid in the grinding. It is cracked and ground by hand in a mortar with a pestle, which was said to have been invented by Pilumnus, a minor god who is the patron deity of bakers. Pilumnus, the brother of Picumnus, is also one of the three guardians of the house. We will return to him in tomorrow's rites for the doorway. As in any chore, Pilumnus is called upon to lend us his numen when we grind anything in a mortar and pestle. That is, we ask the patron deity of an action to instill in us their presence as a guide in the work we do. So for grinding it may be Pilumnus, for roasting Fornax, and various other Gods and Gossess, or Their numina, depending on the task undertaken.
Another item used for most Roman sacrifices is libum. The recipe for these goes back to M. Porcius Cato, a Roman senator during the Second Punic War. Goat cheese is first mashed in a bowl. To the cheese half as much course-ground spelt flour and spelt groats are added, along with a pinch of salt. Mixed together, they form a sticky cheese dough that is formed into little balls. If mixing up a large batch, and egg may also be added to help hold the cheese balls together. On a baking stone strew some cornmeal and place laurel leaves down. Then press a cheese ball onto each of the laurel leaves. Cover with a stoneware bowl and bake in medium to low heat (250-300 F) for ten to twenty minutes.
Another type of offering is called strues. These are simply wafers made from a very simple dough of water and flour, perhaps with a pinch of salt. The dough is similar to pasta dough, rolled out thin and cut into round wafers before baking. The oldest Gods, like Janus and Saturn, are offered strues instead of libum, where as libum is preferable to offer to Jupiter and other Classical Gods. For Goddesses, libum may be offered, although it is sometimes preferable to offer Them what is known as moretum. This is a kind of salad made from a soft cheese and whatever herbs you have on hand.The rites for the Kalends of each month involve sweeping and cleaning. Thus one needs to make a broom of beneficial herbs. Vervain (verbena officialis) is regarded as a plant of purification. Water in which vervain has steeped is used for washing down places and things. A broom into which vervain is braided is likewise used for purification. But other herbs may be used, such as mints, melissa (lemon balm), or an iperco (St. John's wort). Shown at left is a besom to which ribbons, bells, meadow sweet, and St. John's wort have been attached for health, happiness and purity. For the ritual sweeping conducted of the home at each phase of the moon, a form of mola salsa is scattered about and then swept up by such a broom as the one shown.
An assortment of herbs are also used in such rites. A spring of rosemary, for example, may be used to sprinkle purifying water. The water itself must be collected from a natural spring or a river, as only flowing water is regarded as pure. Water that has traveled through pipes is not intended for ritual use. What we do instead is to gather water from the four directions, whereby the genius of each river around that define your location is called upon to purify and safeguard your home. Mints are used to scrub offering tables and inside doors to present a friendly and happy atmosphere. Altars and outside doors are instead scrubbed with vervain to purify them. Penny royal is also used to ward off evil, rumors, and jealousy, where in bedrooms anise may be used to bring sweet dreams, or basil placed around the front door to attract money. In collecting any herb, the numen of a God or a Goddess which is instilled in the plant is called upon to work its benefits to our use. Thus penny royal is addressed as "Herb of Proserpina, daughter of Orcus, may you hold back illness and fever from us, just as you held back the water and the blood of the she-ass." In the same way, whenever an herb is employed in a ritual, it is addressed and called upon to work its special properties on our behalf.
Thus with our sacramental implements cleaned and ready, and our cleaning items gathered, offerings and libations set aside, we will be ready for tomorrow's rites. On the door a new wreath will be hung for the season. Protective amulets may be placed around the front door and windows as well. Often these are twigs, or the spikes of a thorn apple, and on certain occasions the maniae or oscilla. These are little dolls used to represent the cultores Deorum who live in the house, and thus those who are intended to be protected and blessed by our monthly rites. They may be made of wool, or of corn husks like the one at left. Sometimes they may be only twigs of an anthropomorphic shape. They serve as surrogates to receive any illness or evil that may pass by our houses, and also serve to demonstrate to the Lares viales that worshipers of the Gods, and how many, dwell within.


text:
Parking Summer Extension Application
Those requesting extensions have on record proof of insurance and registration. Only the extension application needs to be provided.
Please note that you will be responsible for the rental fees for the duration of your requested extension, once approved, even if your plans later change.
By entering my name below, I confirm that I have read, understood and agree to these terms.


text:
Hi Eros,
It seems a lot of work has done behind the scene. Thank you for your hard work. While inspecting the pdf you posted here, i've noticed the <Control Property GET/SET:<ControlName>.BackColor. I wonder how that works internally, especially when we used buttons. I mean, i am trying to do it in FreeBasic but i can't set my button back color. I can see that my buttons have a colored outline instead of a complete back color. These are the steps i followed.
Case WM_CTLCOLORBTN message,
Get dc_handle from wparam
SetBkMode(dc_Handle, Transparent)
SetBkColor(dc_Handle, myColor)
Set hBrush with CreateSolidBrush(myColor)
Return hBrush


text:
Denver Jones is a hotshot twenty-something attorney working in L.A. Carolyn Henderson is personal assistant to a powerful and very married D.C. Senator with whom she is having an affair. And Annabelle Maestro is NYC's madam of choice for discerning famous men.
Then there is Bobby Santangelo Stanislopolous, the Kennedy-esque son of Lucky Santangelo and deceased Greek shipping billionaire, Dimitri Stanislopolous. Bobby owns Mood, the hottest club in New York. Back in the day, Bobby went to high school with Denver, Carolyn, and Annabelle in Beverly Hills. Now, after the murder of Annabelle's beautiful movie-star mother, the group of old friends is finding themselves thrown together again...and secrets from the past have a way of coming back to haunt everyone.
Poor Little Bitch Girl is a sexy and explosive novel from perennial bestseller Jackie Collins.
From the critics
Community Activity
CommentAdd a Comment
Jackie Collins is Jackie Collins. Nothing has changed from her first book to this latest. Could have taken this plot line to the extreme but left it completely in the low. Don't waste your time.
it started off with a good storyline. but in the end it just seemed like sloppy writing.
Age SuitabilityAdd Age Suitability
There are no age suitabilities for this title yet.
SummaryAdd a Summary
There are no summaries for this title yet.
NoticesAdd Notices
There are no notices for this title yet.
QuotesAdd a Quote
There are no quotes for this title yet.


text:
2 700 sqft
Bar & Restaurant
À partager
In a quiet back alley in the Northern Quarter is an underground space suited to large events. It's set over two floors. The first being the ping pong room which is the smallest space. It comes with unique features such as a chalkboard and projector.
The second space, and the larger of the two, is quirky and full of personality. Its interior makes good use of wooden slats on the walls, benches and furniture. The wall murals also change several times a year to showcase the local creative talent.
There is a wooden bar to one side and plenty of space for customers to move around. The deep wide windows allow tons of light in brightening up this underground space. There is also colourful gig lighting for the evenings. Although it's a very relaxed urban space, it is lively and atmospheric.
HALF-DAY HIRE (11.30am-3.30pm)
- £295/booking + VAT.
FULL-DAY HIRE (8am-3.30pm)
- £590/booking + VAT.
This space is a bit off the beaten track so best suited to ticketed events.
Cost listed is for use of the venue from 9am - 3pm - Later events may be able to be permitted subject to landlord approval.
Appear Here attache une importance primordiale à la collaboration : dès votre inscription, vous serez guidé et conseillé par un concierge pour trouver l'espace idéal pour votre projet.


text:
When I was twelve years old my arms and legs shot out like elastigirl, dwarfed only by the growth of my feet. I felt like I was wearing skis and my hands were attached to my shoulders by noodles.
About this same time I discovered I had a large astigmatism in each eye. After I got glasses I could see the chalkboard a lot easier at school, but as I learned to negotiate the differences in depth perception with my new lenses, I got skinned knees from many close encounters with stairs and sidewalks.
I was pretty sure at this point that God must have a sense of humor. Thankfully, I had a nice family who loved gangly me. And, over the next decade I learned to walk without tripping- most of the time. But it wasn't until I was a mother that I began to recognize my freakishly long limbs and four eyes as gifts from God.
No, really. They are!
I can magically make my house look cleaner by taking off my glasses. It's amazing! I can stretch my arms around three kids on the church bench to tweak the noisy one on the end of the row. I can reach "tippy high" things for my husband. My lap is so long I can fit several kids on it at a time. (And, in a pinch it makes a very efficient changing table.) Choosing shoes at the store is easy since the selection is much smaller in size giant and a half. I can cover more surface area when I mop the kitchen floor with my feet. I can even fit more people in a group hug. Lucky, right?!
What I thought were imperfections in my adolescence were really gifts I hadn't learned to use and appreciate yet.
In the grand scheme of things I think our spirits may be in an adolescent stage here on earth. We are given spiritual gifts that may make us feel more clumsy than godly until we learn to use them. For example, I joke that I am learning to speak English as a first language. Whenever I am in a crowd of more than two I lose the ability to speak coherently. Which makes for some seriously awkward moments. (I think Moses could relate.)
As I have taken on the call to homeschool I am finding that spiritual gifts that I was promised in my patriarchal blessing are starting to finally take shape. And in ways I never expected. Faults that I found in myself in my youth are being turned into strengths as I follow the spiritual promptings I receive. As I learn to teach my children (who are surprisingly forgiving and patient audience) I am slowly developing my English speaking skills (right along with my two year old.)
When I was asked to teach a workshop at the recent LDSNHA homeschool conference I warned the directors I write because I can't speak. It turned out to be a total gangly youth moment for me (ugh), BUT I feel like if I ever have the opportunity to do it again, I am going to be a lot better at it for having stumbled through it once before. And the insight I gained while researching the topic was just the instruction I needed for my little family this year. Definitely not how I thought my prayers would be answered, but answered they were.
It would be nice if every time we tried something new we were already great at it. But where is the growth in that? And we are here to grow. So, if you are just starting out with homeschool and you aren't feeling that great at it. That's wonderful! Get ready to grow! Just like the primary song says, 'God gave us families, to help us become who He wants us to be." The Lord gave you the kids He did for you to grow and He gave them you so they could grow. And together you will grow into the Godly spirits He knows you can be. The Lord can truly turn our weaknesses into strengths as we turn them over to Him. It is the greatest miracle!
So, long-distance high-fives all around to you homeschool mamas and papas. (I can do that with my awesomely long arms.) As you begin this next school year be patient with your imperfections and be glad for those growing pains. Its all part of the plan! With God's help we have TOTALLY got this.
Homeschool on!


text:
Miley Cyrus Gets Her First No. 1
Because of nudity.
And not with the song you'd expect. "Wrecking Ball" is Miley's first "Hot 100" hit, because nudity equals YouTube views, and YouTube views equal top chart placement in the new-ish Billboard formula. (It jumped from No. 22 to No. 1 after the video was released.) That song is secretly good, though, so maybe let it slide. Meanwhile, Lorde is still No. 3. You go, Lorde.


text:
Free Shipping on most orders over $99 within the Continental USA
* Does not apply to oversized packages, as noted in item options
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Bikes? Of course we do Bikes; we're Bike-On!!
We do bikes, but not typical bikes. We tend to work in the fringe of the bike arena. We carry E-Bikes, tandem bikes for kids with autism, and easy boarding bikes. Standard bikes are easy; we do the tough stuff.
We see a great future in E-Bikes. The technology has advanced tremendously over the past several years. The advances in technology allow able bodied mountain bikers to go faster and further. Couple the power assist technology with fat tire suspension for a thrilling trail ride. Check out our Ohm brand for performance mountain and road riding and Fiefeld for an economical road recreational bike alternative - some even fold for easy transport and storage. For folks with a physical challenge the power assist can be the difference between riding and not riding. We prefer you ride!
Easy boarding bikes are great for folks who may have some trouble lifting their leg over the typical bike frame. Easy boarding frames are a reasonable price alternative. Just step through the frame, lifting your leg just inches off the ground and ride!
Our tandems are problem solvers. The Buddy Bike is a great ride for kids with Autism. Very often they're able to physically ride a bike independently, but may lack, or have delayed critical decision making processes. The Buddy Bike puts the child in the front seat for that "wind in your face" experience, but the handlebars continue around and further back to the caregiver, allowing them to have steering, gearing and braking control. The seats are close enough so that both riders can share an intimate experience on their ride together.
Join the ride - Bike-On!
Regular Price: $48.95
Bike-On Price: $36.71
Regular Price: $79.00
Bike-On Price: $58.95
Regular Price: $68.95
Bike-On Price: $51.71
Regular Price: $68.95
Bike-On Price: $51.71
Regular Price: $118.95
Bike-On Price: $89.21
Office hours 9-5 mon-fri, Sat 10-4pm
Showroom: by appointment only


text:
My entire childhood I hated running with every fiber of my being (unless I was chasing a ball).
Looking back now, I realize that most of this hatred stemmed from never being taught to run, which might sound like a very profound thing. It's running, it's like breathing- there can't be a wrong way to do it, right?
For thousands of years and billions of miles, people ran without what are recognized today as 'running shoes'.
Then in the late 1970s shoe companies entered a kind of arms race with each other, adding more and more gimmicks and 'corrective technology' to try and separate their product from the competition's. The public eventually became convinced that running was an activity that required some sort of safety equipment, and soon the modern running shoe became a staple for runners and athletes of all kinds to own.
While there is no arguing that around this time footwear corporations began to make a monumental impact on everything from pop culture to sports marketing, big impacts were also felt elsewhere: in runners' knees and shins.
Although one could argue that running wasn't as big of a recreational activity back then as it is now, the number of injuries since the dawn of these 'innovations' has unquestionably risen.
In his fantastic book Born to Run, Christopher McDougall documents a Native American tribe called the Tarahumara ("those who run fast" in their native tongue).
Living amongst cliffs and gorges in Northern Mexico, the Tarahumara gained notoriety in the athletic world by regularly running across this rugged terrain in distances exceeding 100+ miles without stopping. They do this barefoot or in sandals, and without injury.
Nike founder Phil Knight would lead you to believe that this would be an impossible feat without shock columns for responsive cushioning and a carbon rubber heel. How can this be?
Try this little experiment sometime:
Put on your favorite running shoes or cross-trainers with the big cushiony heel and go for a quick jog. Doesn't have to be far at all, even just a block is fine.
Notice what part of your foot makes contact with the ground first. It is likely your heel, followed by a roll forward onto the ball of your foot.
Now, take off your shoes, and go run the same distance. Where is your foot striking this time? Probably not at your heel, and if it is you are probably on your way to the emergency room. Likely you are now landing on your forefoot, in between your arch and your toes. Your stride has probably also shortened, as to soften the impact of your feet hitting the ground.
While landing on your heel absorbs this impact in your knees and shins, landing on your fore or mid-foot captures this energy in your tendons and calves. This not only strengthens your muscles and allows them to work like a kind of natural spring, but it allows a runner to go further with less effort and injury. Endurance expert Brian McKenzie explains further:
Humans were designed to run barefoot. While running barefoot or in minimal shoes (which shoe companies thankfully seem to be trending towards) may seem like it would be risking injury to the sensitive undersides of your feet, be cognizant again that without the inch of foam below your heel, your body automatically switches to a much more conservative running style. The cushioned heel is just a mask, a band-aid on the problem of running with reckless form and shin-split, hairline-fracture-causing heel impact.
For me, running had become fun again, and it just felt right. So right, that when I first discovered these concepts in college I would sometimes deliberately choose to run home from a friend's house (about a 20 minute walk) simply because it was a more efficient means of travel, and it no longer felt painful or like a chore. Running became useful.
I bought my first pair of minimal shoes a few months later. Everything ever written about minimal/barefoot running suggests to start out going 1/10th of the distance you normally would.
I, being stubborn and an idiot, did not heed this advice as I was so amazed at how easy running had suddenly become, and on my first run I cranked out around three miles (a distance I had done maybe once before in my life).
The last half mile of that run, my calves turned to cement, a state they remained in for about four days.
But once my body got used to this new method of running, I began destroying running records that I had only previously obtained due to forced conditioning for a sport or summer gym class in high school. I had run a 5k distance once in my life, and now I was running more than double amount with zero discomfort.
Running had switched from being a question of physical will to a mental one- for many runs, the only thing that stops me is the want to go do something else. Finally, running was more than just a source of dread and punishment.
All because of a one-inch piece of foam.


text: UPS's partnership with United Airline's MileagePlus Small Business Network offers new benefits to small businesses. While you're busy growing your business, the packages you ship through UPS can earn you MileagePlus® award miles toward that getaway vacation you're dreaming about or merchandise you've had your eye on, thanks to a new program for small businesses.The packages you ship through UPS can earn you airline miles. Find out how."We're excited to participate in the MileagePlus Small Business Network," says Tom Langa, a UPS small business marketing manager, "because it gives small businesses an opportunity to earn discounts and miles for many things they already do every day." The MileagePlus Small Business Network UPS Affinity Program offers award miles from United Airlines and up to 26 percent off standard rates for UPS shipping. Bundling your logistics with UPS has numerous additional advantages, including:Use of free UPS shipping systems that save you timeFree tracking technology that improves your customers' experiencesFree billing systems that make it easy for you to reconcile invoicesOne driver to rely on for seamless package pickups and deliveriesSign up todayGet started by signing up for the MileagePlus Small Business Network. Then, link your UPS account to the network to start earning miles – and saving money. You can earn one MileagePlus award mile for every $1 spent on transportation costs for eligible UPS shipments. Bonus miles are available as well – 100 bonus miles for the first shipment and 500 for the fifth shipment within six months of enrollment. You can earn up to 40,000 award miles per calendar year by shipping with UPS. Review the MileagePlus Small Business Network's Terms and Conditions here.To learn about qualified shipping activity and restrictions, see the UPS Terms and Conditions for this Affinity Program. "Qualifying discounts range up to 26 percent for domestic air and express [shipments] and 12 percent for UPS Ground," Langa says. "And a small business owner can get even more value from access to products and services available from other partners in the Small Business Network."Other benefits of the MileagePlus Small Business Network include:A network of partner organizations – dedicated to small businesses – that offers award miles for doing business with themAward miles for buying office supplies from Staples, using a Chase credit card or buying software from IntuitAward miles that can be redeemed toward air travel or merchandise or other Small Business Network rewardsEnroll in the MileagePlus Small Business Network today.