text:
the request for plans is part of an update to the united states� gps policy, the first policy update in eight years. part of the update will include the creation of a permanent executive committee to oversee gps policy. the committee will be co-chaired by the department of defense and the department of transporation.
read more from the ap and reuters article.
brian's opinion
this news may alarm some �big brother� theorists, but it is a new age. i believe the president is looking for the ability to create a targeted shut down of the network and not just a flip of the switch to shutdown the gps network for the entire country.
i think it makes sense to prevent a terrorist from utilizing our own gps system against us or disrupt gps weapons from hitting targets in the united states.
i like the idea of the executive committee. i think for too long, eight years for example, people have not really taken oversight of the gps network seriously. now that dependence on the system for navigation and emergencies have reached an all time high, it may be wise to ensure the system remains available and secure.
user comments 74 comment(s)
|can't do that!!!! (11:52am est mon dec 20 2004)
what about when all of the aeroplanes drop out of the sky because they do not know where they are?? yet another example of president shush being a complete and utter burk! – by bush the burk
|gps flying (11:55am est mon dec 20 2004)
if a pilot can't fly or land a plane without a gps, they should turn in their license. – by cmm
|bush is a retart… (11:56am est mon dec 20 2004)
ooops i guess the secret service are coming for me now :( the norm has been in times of war to make the gps networks more inaccurate by several yards to prevent pinpoint targeting by any terrorist devices that may use the system… but once again bush has to push the envelope and be "one up" in the "stupid factor"! – by my_$0.02
|what's a burk? (11:56am est mon dec 20 2004)
it's probably a long ways off but, i was wondering what will happen when – by wd very oily
|of course (11:58am est mon dec 20 2004)
of course bad people don't read the news and aren't clever enough to take this into account.
don't we think that if they (bad people) are clever enough to use gps guided weapons that they won't have tfr or even time distance drift caluators on the weapons.
oh yes, how do you disable the map in your car???????? – by llort
|can't do that!!! (12:07pm est mon dec 20 2004)
wd very oily – a burk is an f-ing idiot to put it politely.
cmm – if apilot can't fly or land a plane without a gps…
what about when landing in a category 2 visibility aeroplane that cannot land in fog without acars (an automated landing system based on gps). its quite difficult to land a jet on a runway with 350 meters or less visablity whilst travelling at 250mph. – by bush the burk
|kill galileo. now. (12:10pm est mon dec 20 2004)
this is a trade war, plain and simple. it's just bush and his corporate/general backers telling the galileo countries "you can't have gps if we don't want you to have it."
what would bush say if china developed tech to jam the us gps if the tibetan monks and nuns got out of hand?
bush wants ww3. bring on the rapture jesus!
– by disgusted.by.it.all
|re: bush the burk (12:16pm est mon dec 20 2004)
"its quite difficult to land a jet on a runway with 350 meters or less visablity whilst travelling at 250mph"
if the weather is bad, don't fly. or, hadn't you thought of that? – by deng x.
|i agree with brian: (12:22pm est mon dec 20 2004)
we can't just put our heads in the sand, allot of people don't like president bush for various reasons but he is doing something tangible about the terrorist instead of allot of talk. go mr. president is what i say, plus he got my vote! – by regulas
|regarding pilots (12:25pm est mon dec 20 2004)
ususally pilots are trained to not use gps either. must have really good eyes as well, if you think all the planes are gonna drop from the sky when the gps is disabled…you're relying too much on technology :) – by gir
|redeux (12:28pm est mon dec 20 2004)
this story is a least a week old. – by redeux
|re: redeux (12:34pm est mon dec 20 2004)
if you want a good up to date technology blog site go here: i like geek because of the postings are sometimes fun to read. – by regulas
|pilots (12:49pm est mon dec 20 2004)
do not rely on gps, but like bush the burk pointed out, the modern air traffic patterns that are in operation assume that gps is up and running (this is called evolution and in most cases it's a good thing). large airplanes are not as flexible as a cesna is and cannot successfully manouver at 20ft above ground level. – by invisiblesurfer
|my_$0.02 (12:50pm est mon dec 20 2004)
"bush is a retart… "
its retard – by you retard
|re: regarding pilots (12:54pm est mon dec 20 2004)
they f-ing good eyes mate i tell ya, where can i get eyes that see through fog! you guys are great. – by bush the burk
|duh! (12:55pm est mon dec 20 2004)
perhaps one of the things they will plan for is what to do about all the airplanes suddenly losing the ability to navigate via gps. remember, our air traffic control system cleard the sky on 9/11. they will be up to whatever the plan calls for them to do.
my uncle has been flying small aircraft for almost 40 years. among other things, he teaches people to handle seaplanes to get their float plane rating. i rode with him a few months ago and asked if he had a gps, his reply was along the lines of "no. i thought about installing it but i don't need it and anybody who wants to me to qualify them for a float plane rating better not need it either."
i hate bush, i think his presidency is one of the great disasters of us history. i also think this plan is a good idea.
– by you're all idiots
|passanger (12:59pm est mon dec 20 2004)
hi there
this comment is dedicated to all those supporters of mr.bush. would you, personaly like to sit in an airplain that lost the gps reception because mr. wanted to? i don�t think so. and if the terrorists realy have gps guided missiles than it is u.s. made and the blame is on the presidential administrative. not on civilians. speak loudly about the problems.
greetings from europe and happy christmass – by excalibur
|hey burk (1:06pm est mon dec 20 2004)
remember those days with howard hughes and charles lindberg? the beginning of the aviation era? tell me, did they have gps? no.
and if there was a day with fog, they wouldnt fly. – by gir
|such contempt (1:06pm est mon dec 20 2004)
the ability to turn off the gps system is a good one. its just another arrow in the quiver to defend the country.
the terr0r1$t$ used our technology against us before and its a reasonable assumption they will use it again. it makes perfect sense.
i believe that planes also have other non-gps systems to assist them in landing during bad weather. – by geekzilla
|re gir (1:10pm est mon dec 20 2004)
you clearly haven t thought your reply through have son. firstly those people would never have been able to fly in say a boeing 747-400 because guess what… they didn't exist!, secondly there are far far far more planes in the sky now compared with 80 years ago meaning less room for error and thirdly what about when you take off in bright sunny england but then get to foggy foggy america? oh yes of course you simply turn round don't you!
nough sed – by bush the burk
|not concerned (1:14pm est mon dec 20 2004)
if i am not on a plane when something goes down, i could give a crap less. turn them off and let them turn into yard sales. i'll be busy on the ground looting the local 7-11.
peace comes from individuality – by wd
|pilot speaking here. (1:23pm est mon dec 20 2004)
there are many ways to navigate a plane, even in zero visibility weather without gps. any jet liner can fly and land without it. does gps make life easier? yes. let me ask you this, what do you think they did before gps?
my plane does not have gps installed, although i do carry a handheld. i am ifr certified (instrument flight rating, used in low or zero visibility). – by etcetera
|btb (1:25pm est mon dec 20 2004)
if the airport you are headed to is fogged over, they would re-route you to one that isn't.
to address your issues before you ask them
1) airplanes always carry more than enough fuel. there are laws and regulations regarding this.
2) there are lots of airports around that can handle big jets, even if some of them will be a bit of a tight fit.
– by you're all idiots
|fog, low visibility (1:34pm est mon dec 20 2004)
fog, clouds, rain, etc. all existed long before the first airplane flew. pilots have learned to deal with it in various ways.
so, you would have us rely totally on automated systems to fly and land aircraft? interesting idea, i'm sure the airline pilot's union and the ntsb will take it into consideration.
by the way, i would have said 'bright sunny america' and 'foggy foggy england'. easier to believe. – by jrink
|re: fog, low visibility (1:36pm est mon dec 20 2004)
lol, actually your so very right! – by bush the burk
|what about the bass? (1:39pm est mon dec 20 2004)
what do we do when the disco balls are lowered, the sequin suits are torn, and cinderalla's glass slippers are breakdancin to a different beat? party on and get nakid. – by thinkaboutit
|so what (1:48pm est mon dec 20 2004)
birds will continue to fly
my car will still run.
my kids will still love me.
no one will be able to track my cell phone.
i just can't see how this will effect 95% of the people in the us.
my guess is that they will only turn off the public side of gps and not the military side.
– by rax
|etcetera (1:49pm est mon dec 20 2004)
careful what you say. – by man in black suit
|bush the donkey (1:50pm est mon dec 20 2004)
terrosists will not use gps as they would anticipate it being out.
the most badly affected people would be the ones that use it the most – domestic us residents and travellers.
these people would be screwed the most.
everybody is not good at math and some have a hard time going to a destination except for the ups/fedex/dhl etc courrier drivers.
after digital cameras and digital photography, gps is the next big booming business (not to mention pda's).
this industry and it's users will be badly screwed.
what has bush achieved ?
who will suffer the most ?
how may more problems will be created ?
how many terrorist attacks (except for faked 911's) will be avoided ?
– by silly idea
|roadway navigation (2:06pm est mon dec 20 2004)
in the last 20 years i've driven all over the united states. this includes not only 25 states but most of the major metro areas (nyc, chicago, dallas, houston, la, seattle, atlanta, minneapolis, etc & so on).
i have never had to use gps.
how did i accomplish this "amazing" feat? with maps, road signs and the ability to walk into a gas station and ask directions.
– by you're all idiots
|– by you're all idiots (2:16pm est mon dec 20 2004)
so how will you do hiking wilderness? no road signs, no gas stations.
you're the idiot.
– by grizzly adams
|grizzly adams (2:24pm est mon dec 20 2004)
what will you do when your batteries go dead???
– by rax
|re: rax (2:29pm est mon dec 20 2004)
battery issues are not going to be a problem soon. except in the case of foggy days!! ah the irony.. – by geekzilla
|hiking (2:37pm est mon dec 20 2004)
if i decide to go hiking in the wilderness, i will use what people did for many, many decades (centuries?). a compass, and a map.
anybody who wanders into a true wilderness areas without those two basic items and the ability to use them deserves whatever happens.
(sun & stars are also good, but i would guess harder to learn to navigate by)
|gps (2:51pm est mon dec 20 2004)
i agree with "you're all idiots" in disliking the bush administration, however, this news is really not going to make that much difference down the road. both the russians (glonass) and the europeans (galileo) are planning on putting up gps constellations in the coming years. assuming these systems are similar in coverage to our own, the net effect will be much better accuracy for everyone worldwide with the capability to receive the signals (military, civilian, and terrorist alike). i also agree with rax � it will likely only be the civilian signal (signals in 2007 when the second civilian signal is turned on), which would be disabled as this is similar to the process of selective availibity (which was disabled in 5/2000).
overall, if the us were the only game in town for gps signals (which it is for the next few years), then the plan isn�t a bad one. but, if it requires a lot of government spending to achieve it � it will be money and resources wasted when other counties systems come online.
|rax and you're all idiots (3:00pm est mon dec 20 2004)
i am glad to know the two of you can navigate by the stars and sun.
gee…it's cloudy tonight and 115 during the day…i have to find water by morning or i will die……i can't see the map i didn't bring and it does no good anyway because i have no reference point.
get real. you would die out there.
you have no idea of the impact of gps do you?
– by grizzly adams
|bush is my hero (3:01pm est mon dec 20 2004)
in addition to shutting down the gps network temporarily (meaning shut down of non-military use only,) "the plans will be drawn up by the department of defense and will also cover blocking access to other satellite systems". meaning we will be able to jam any other satellites up there, if it is to our advantage to do so. thank you, pres. bush, for not being a wimp like the previous administration. thank you for actually protecting our great nation. – by crash n.
|gps down (3:13pm est mon dec 20 2004)
this confirm the rumours ! those plane who it the the world trade center where on auto pilot and was folling the gps beeper on those building ! so anyone did see the plane who it the pentagone ? not me ! this was a missile ! shout from a truck ! – by bushery
|gps (3:14pm est mon dec 20 2004)
is up there for for a military purpose, not civil. the civil benefits are bonus. if the us government feels that shutting down the civilian portion of it will benefit the us, then by all means it should. – by realistic
|eu blowback (3:37pm est mon dec 20 2004)
the eu has chosen this friction by putting the galileo frequency near gps, so that either both can be jammed or none. now the longer it continues to appease theocracy in iran, the more likely it makes nuclear war and all the crises that would come with it. good that someone keeps the eu in check and prevents it from turning the technical democracies of europe into a totalitarian islamic hellhole. – by leo (dissident view
|hmm (3:39pm est mon dec 20 2004)
europe is launching there own version of gps soon…cool eh! the us military has a greater degree of accuracy than civilian gps. (could be software or something.) i think its an idea to block gps during an attack however its not a good idea. how many terrorists have gps guided weapons? ….. i would expect the number to be somewhere around 0-2
but the military is paranoid (its the nature of the business)
if gps was blocked planes would not fall from the sky…on star might not be able to give you directions from were ever you are but you can buy a map. its theirs, let them do with it what they want. ill wait for europe to get there's flying
– by spore
|grizzley adams….. (3:49pm est mon dec 20 2004)
in the scenario you describe, you are going to die. it will be your own fault.
if you are going to go hiking in the wild, you had better prepare yourself.
1) water, bring enough of it or know where you are going to get it. period. you should not carry your entire supply in one container. oh, don't forget to make sure those containers are in good shape and clean before you put the water in.
2) bring a compass and know how to use it. (it's not hard)
3) bring a map. know how to read it. know where you are on it. even without gps, you had better know where you are with reasonable accuracy. (hint: you keep track as you go along, you don't wait until you are lost and then try to figure it out)
it's called being prepared. if you don't do it, whatever happens to you is your own fault. what if your batteries die on the gps, what if it is accidentally broken, what if it just quits working……
btw, i am a hardcore liberal. preaching the gospel of personal responsiblity and being prepared.
|re: silly idea (3:55pm est mon dec 20 2004)
terrosists should be terrorists.
silly tard. – by george w.
|glanos (3:59pm est mon dec 20 2004)
at least there is russian glanos which can not be controlled by bush. – by rr
|by you're all idiots (4:05pm est mon dec 20 2004)
of course you idiot, as i said you would die.
i know how to use a compass you moron,i'm an adventure racer and former seal, we are talking about the rest of you freaks and geeks with gps that won't work when the day comes.
and by the way, the wilderness does not care about your politics you freak.
– by grizzly adams
|rax… (4:06pm est mon dec 20 2004)
…they will still be able to track your cellphone! – by pgold
|re you're all idiots (4:14pm est mon dec 20 2004)
the girl guides motto says it all doesn�t it?
i grew up in the bush of (northern ontario). my dad taught us how to make shelter fire secure drinking water and stay put till someone comes. he also educated us to read maps use a compass and follow certain stars and get a general idea of were you are by the sun.
i still carry matches or a lighter when i walk my dog in the woods.
gps is unnecessary, its just one of though modern conveniences most find hard to live without but its not hard to do without.
guess the terrorists will have to stop and ask directions. question >
didn�t the american military decrease the accuracy of gps during the gulf war and subsequent iraq fiasco???
– by phreak
|bush (4:26pm est mon dec 20 2004)
is not protecting your great nation, all he is doing is keeping you on your toes, running scared so you will vote him in again. this is just crowd control, there was a documentary on the bbc recently called the power of nightmares. it was quite enlightening, and showed how rulers in the west and east use fear to control the masses, try to catch it if you get the chance. this is a prime example of publically reacting to threats that don't exist to stay in power. – by not a sheep
|phreak (4:27pm est mon dec 20 2004)
yes, in fact they can introduce anomalies to non-military gps. don't think they use the same technology the garmin pos you got at best buy uses.
gps is not necessary for you and me. but do you thing that others are going to learn their way in a day or die trying?
the fact is that most who get lost in the wilderness do not survive, including those with experience. gps is extremely revolutionary and has changed everything about navigation whether in the wildeness or on the battle field.
– by grizzly adams
|well then (4:44pm est mon dec 20 2004)
phreak – i was a boy scout, so i never read the girl guide book. haha
to sort of answer your question, the us can decrease the accuracy of the gps system without turning it off at anytime. in 98/99 i toured a rockwell collins plant that made gps recievers for the military. they showed me the special chips for decoding the military gps signal that allow them to be accurate when the civilian stuff is degraded.
|grizzly (5:05pm est mon dec 20 2004)
i doubt you were a seal or that you adventure race now, but that is a different subject.
you're right about one thing, gps has changed navigation. it makes it much easier. it has/can/will save lives.
it is also fallible. that is why people had better know how to find their way around without it, especially if their life could be at stake. that goes for you, me and everybody else.
i shouldn't have to say that they should know how to do this before they need to know.
ps – i mention my politics because conservatives like to pretend they have a monopoly on the idea of personal responsibility. – by you're all idiots
|re: not a sheep (5:58pm est mon dec 20 2004)
" this is just crowd control, there was a documentary on the bbc recently called the power of nightmares."
let me guess….you are english right? the same english guy that would get on his knees to kiss his rulers hand if she walked by. the same guy that drinks tea with a pinky in the air and the sma eguy that has an accent like a prostitue on pcp.
tard.. bah…bah…bah – by moms boyfriend
|??? (8:25pm est mon dec 20 2004)
what the hell is a tard???
yeah the same english whos head of state has an iq in double (that means 2) figures. – by ukgeek
|re: you're all idiots (11:47pm est mon dec 20 2004)
if you believe in personal responsibility, why do you consider yourself a liberal? – by rush
|re moms boyfriend (4:08am est tue dec 21 2004)
the fact that you think that stereotypes are true (drinks tea with pinky in the air???) just makes you look like the stereotypical american (an idiot), are you fat with appaling dress sense too?? – by not a sheep
|this plan is counter-productive (7:26am est tue dec 21 2004)
now that it is known that the system will be disabled in case of national emergency, all you have to do to circumvent it is to coordinate your attacks so they happen simultaneously. once your attacks have been successful, then the system goes down, slowing down the rescue efforts. it's stupid to switch off gps after the attacks. – by think about it
|fat american here (8:28am est tue dec 21 2004)
i am fat, and wearing no clothes. i am spying on you because my back door program has taken over your web cam. and you're worried about gps? – by huff-huff-huff
|by you're all idiots (8:47am est tue dec 21 2004)
"it is also fallible. that is why people had better know how to find their way around without it, especially if their life could be at stake. that goes for you, me and everybody else.
i shouldn't have to say that they should know how to do this before they need to know."
should…yes….but most don't and you know that.
"i doubt you were a seal or that you adventure race now, but that is a different subject."
frankly, i don't care what you believe about me, you know i am right about gps and navigation in general. you don't like it that i am right but that is a personal problem for you and not my concern.
– by grizzly adams
|hey (9:23am est tue dec 21 2004)
technically can't you use the cell net towers to triangulate your location? all cell net tower positions are accurately recorded.
its mainly just a smoke screen to make you all feel more secure. you dont need gps for a car bomb you dont need gps for any low-tech attack… terrorists dont like high technology it goes against there ideology and iterferes with the repeditive reading of the koran..oh and i am a proud infidel i come from a long line of infidels…im waiting for them to jihad my ass he he he… – by infidel5billion
|what?? (10:19am est tue dec 21 2004)
grizzly> you make no sense.
i've never said you were wrong, i said that people need to be prepared to find their way around without using gps.
you might wish to look into some remedial reading and logic classes.
– by you're all idiots
|but in a nuclear war (10:24am est tue dec 21 2004)
would gps already be disabled. would mots electronic devices be smoked. he should be concentrating more on keeping gps up when china or some crazy russian or urkranian start sending missiles our way. – by truth4u
|re: by think about it (10:26am est tue dec 21 2004)
stop thinking, you've entered jesusland. just enjoy the rapture. – by truth4u
|more analogies painful to bush (11:02am est tue dec 21 2004)
– the enemies might use cellphones. shut down all wireless phone service!
– the enemies put tapes out on al-jazeera. shut down all international tv networks!
– the enemies use zip drives to shuttle info around. blast the earth with nuclear bombs so the e-pulse kills all computer systems!
– the enemies use announcements that are printed in newspapers. destroy all presses worldwide!
…had enough? this is just more hysterical fearmongering like in the cold war. when will we learn?
|in the event (11:59am est tue dec 21 2004)
of nuclear holocaust, gps service would be the least of my worries.
– by asdf
|nuclear holocaust (1:07pm est tue dec 21 2004)
nuclear war is winnable, we just need to keep the service up and running. if we just spend a little more money we can beat china and russia to the punch. should have done it in 50's when we had a chance. – by truth4u
|be careful (2:15pm est tue dec 21 2004)
what if the gps is down and the gps guided terrorist missile (gtm) misses target and hits mr. bush in his ar$e?
– by luvcreativity
|nuclear survivor (3:27pm est tue dec 21 2004)
only cockroaches will survive nuclear war. do they use gps too? for what now? directions to the bathroom? you guys are getting silly.
the original point was not letting creeps hijack our technology for evil purposes, like the failed clinton administration did. – by crash
|re failed clinton administration (5:09pm est tue dec 21 2004)
exactly. we need to pound the chinese. time to set up some tariffs and stop trading with this bastards. – by truth4u
|i hate stupidity! (10:04am est wed dec 22 2004)
and there appear to be many stupid people here!
you want a war?
when the cold war ended, the us and ussr agreed to reduce their nuking capabilities.
it was claimed, that if these two super powers, reduced their arsonal by 20 warheads a month each, it would take 200 years, before they could only destroy the planet twice each.
at the time of the documentary, they claimed that there was the nuclear equivilant of 2000 pounds of tnt, for every man, woman, child, on the planet.
you want a modern day war?
|who wants a nuclear war (10:26am est wed dec 22 2004)
only the cockroaches want a worldwide nuclear war. – by not a roach
|think! ready, fire, aim. (12:54pm est fri dec 24 2004)
if an enemy is intelligent to send a gps guided device to hit the usa they will likely not need the gps. from what i can see the enemy uses pilots on suicide missions and pilots don't need a gps.
remember paranoia makes you safer from your enemies and makes enemies of your friends. – by mario
|gps (2:06pm est sun jan 02 2005)
gps makes life easier in the cockpit by allowing pilots to go direct from one point to another rather than the traditional dot to dot fashion of vor nav. gps approaches however are handy, but so far do not provide a very percise approach limiting their applicability to moderate weather conditions. if a pilot cannot fly the plane without gps, they need to get out of the air. airliners reley upon both internal (inertial reference ) and external sources ( your eyes vor ndb gps) for navigation. the loss of gps will not make them fall from the sky. – by cfii
|bush burk is no pilot (2:11pm est sun jan 02 2005)
1st a cat 2 approach uses the traditional ils and nothing else
the typical landing speed for commercial airliner is around 160-140 kias not 250 mph.
please try to get some facts or flying experience before making a fool out of yourself again. – by cfii
i didn't like his "daddy", i don't like his "brother" and if he or any of his family had a heart attack in my front yard, i would not let the bastards use my phone to call for an ambulance. the whole damn bush clan makes me want to puke. – by not a bush fan!


text:
National Provider Identifier numbers are assigned to covered health care providers and must be used in certain administrative and financial transactions, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Use of an NPI number is required under federal regulations, specifically the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.Continue Reading
Under HIPAA, health care providers must share their NPI numbers with any entity who needs to use the number for billing purposes, notes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Entities that require use of the NPI number include physicians and other health care providers, claim clearinghouses, government programs such as Medicare and health insurance plans.Learn more about Health Insurance

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Opened in 1911, the branch station served northern Johannesburg, with the elevated site giving a clear view of the surrounding suburbs. To fit with the quality and character of the neighbouring houses, it was designed in a decorative style, and became known as the Doll's House. The building was restored in 2006, and the engine bay enlarged to accommodate modern fire engines.
Mitchell St Berea
Related Organisation:
City of Johannesburg
Unveiling Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2015


text:
Design, iterate and deliver higher quality results in less time with the Quadro 2000 mid-range professional graphics solution. Delivering the industry's best-uk-class performance across leading CAD and DCC applications, Quadro 2000 provides an affordable, high performance experience that can transform how engineers, designers and animators work every day.
The breakthrough NVIDIA® Fermi architecture tightly integrates advanced visualization and compute features delivering performance that greatly accelerates professional workflows.
Quadro 2000 delivers advanced capabilities including 3D Vision™ Pro for the highest quality stereoscopic 3D environments, SLI Multi-OS to drive multiple Windows or Linux environments from a single workstation, and Panoramic Mode enabling any application to seamlessly scale across up to 8 displays without sacrificing performance.
NVIDIA professional software technologies such as CUDA™ software and NVIDIA Application Acceleration Engines, and optimized drivers enable Quadro GPUs to further accelerate applications including SolidWorks, 3ds Max, AutoCAD, and many more.
Quadro solutions are designed, built and backed by NVIDIA to ensure the highest standards of quality, delivering industry leading performance, capabilities and reliability.
Breakthrough NVIDIA Fermi architecture incorporates CUDA parallel computing capabilities and advanced visualization to deliver performance that greatly accelerates professional workflows.
Dramatically improves geometry performance across a broad range of CAD, DCC and medical applications, enabling you to work interactively with models and scenes that are an order of magnitude more complex than ever before.
Large GPU memory with fast bandwidth for accelerating the display of complex models and scenes, as well as performing complex computation on large datasets.
Supports a true cache hierarchy combined with on-chip shared memory. L1 and L2 caches drive exceptional throughput, accelerating features such as real-time ray tracing, physics and texture filtering.
Provides up to 10x faster context switching compared to previous generation architectures, concurrent kernel execution, and improved thread block scheduling.
Fast transfer and manipulation of 3D textures resulting in more interactive visualization of large volumetric datasets.
Hardware accelerated clip regions (data transfer mechanism between a window and the frame buffer) improve overall graphics performance by increasing transfer speed between color buffer and frame buffer.
The NVIDIA UDA guarantees forward and backward compatibility with software drivers. Simplifies upgrading to a new solution because all Quadro products work with the same driver software.
Up to 64X FSAA dramatically reduces visual aliasing artifacts or "jaggies," resulting in unparalled image quality and highly realistic scenes.
Quadro Tessellation Engines automatically generates finely detailed geometry, for cinematic quality environments and scenes, without sacrificing performance.
The ability to texture from and render to 16K x 16K surfaces. Beneficial for applications that demand the highest resolution and quality image processing.
Sets new standards for image clarity and quality through floating point capabilities in shading, filtering, texturing, and blending. Enables unprecedented rendered image quality for visual effects processing.
Drives ultra-high-resolution panels, producing phenomenal photorealistic image quality from a range of display connectors. Support two active connectors including, dual-link DVI with up to 3840 x 2400 @ 24Hz on each panel, DisplayPort with up to up to 2560 x 1600, or HDMI for integrated audio and video thru the GPU.
30-bit color fidelity (10-bits per color) enables billions rather than millions of color variations for rich, vivid image quality with the broadest dynamic range.
OpenGL Quad Buffered Stereo offers professional applications the capability of smooth and immersive 3D Stereo experience.
General purpose GPU computing using standard programming languages like C/C++ and Fortran, and emerging APIs such as OpenCL and Direct Compute. This broad adoption of CUDA is accelerating techniques like ray tracing, video and image processing, and computation fluid dynamics.
Programmable GPU leverages Cg high-level, open-standard shading language to enable the creation and integration of real-time photorealistic effects into 3D models, scenes and designs.
Take advantage of all the new and compelling features included with Windows 7, delivering unprecedented application performance, advanced visual realism, and premium reliability with superior application compatibility on mobile and desktop workstations.
Infinite length vertex programs and dynamic flow control remove the previous limits on OpenGL and DirectX shader programs, delivering sophisticated effects never before imagined.
VIDIA provides a set of extensions to standard graphics APIs for Linux and Windows, enabling applications to take maximum advantage of state-of-the-art GPU capabilities.
Supercharge application performance and capabilities with highly optimized software modules, including SceniX and OptiX for advanced creative and investigative possibilities.
NVIDIA® Panoramic Technology enables transparent scaling of any application across up to 16 display channels, while delivering full performance.
The NVIDIA®nView™ advanced Display Software delivers maximum flexibility for single-large display or multi-display options, providing unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience for increased productivity.
Compatible with Microsoft and Linux operating systems, as well as Intel and AMD x86 32- and 64-bit microprocessor architectures.
Doubles the data transfer rate up to 5 GT/sec per lane for an aggregate bandwidth of 16 GB/sec bi-directional (8 GB/sec in each direction).
Acoustics lower than 28db for an ultra-quiet desktop environment.
NVIDIA® SLI® Multi-OS allows a user to run multiple Windows or Linux workstation applications from a single system, with each Operating System directly assigned to a Quadro graphics solution. Available on Quadro SLI certified platforms only.


text:
Njalikwa Chongwe specializes in pottery with strong forms, striking colour combinations layered with crackled glazes from Zinongo Gallery. Njalikwa's works include urns,bowls,vases and basins.
Established nearly 25 years ago, by Ceramic Artist Njalikwa Chongwe and his partner Jacqueline Rodrigues, Zinongo Gallery has become a distinctive landmark in South Fremantle, with its 2 metre high mural of the three dancing women adorning the gallery facade.
The gallery is located in a traditional corner shop, set high on the Beaconsfield Ridge, overlooking the Indian Ocean with views to Rottnest Island. Njalikwa makes and fires a wide range of low fired Stoneware ceramic pieces
Explore Surrounding Areas: Perth Region > Perth > Fremantle > South Fremantle


text:
Avd. Garcia Morato S.n. Gps 36.675136, -4.488093View on map
Phone: +34 902105055
Mon 07:00-23:59
Tue 07:00-23:59
Wed 07:00-23:59
Thu 07:00-23:59
Fri 07:00-23:59
Sat 07:00-23:59
Sun 07:00-23:59
Pick up a car rental in Malaga Airport and look forward to exploring this sunny city, your way. Soak up the friendly vibes in one of the most vibrant parts of the Costa del Sol and look forward to sampling some of the finest tastes, smells and experiences of a very Mediterranean city. Use your Malaga Airport car rental to discover all of Malaga's most exciting attractions, from its quirky museums to its stunning castle.
With a long term car rental from Malaga Airport, you can look forward to uncovering all of the city's secrets, while a short term rental offers the perfect way to get around during your trip. Enjoy friendly service and quality vehicles when you choose a Malaga Airport car rental with Europcar.
Ready to make the most of your time in Malaga? Book a cheap car rental at Malaga Airport and start planning your perfect trip.


text:
Common Sense / Opinion
A continuing series
Public Officials Shrugging Public Costs Of Project Labor Agreements
(Dec. 10, 2011) -- The Press Telegram recently ran a story headlined "Long Beach Bridge jobs sought for local workers." Under this headline, the story suggested that with a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) the Port could ensure local hiring, quality construction, labor peace, good wages, good benefits, a project built on time.
If it were only true.
Sadly those assertions cited as facts are more the spinning union PR machines trying to sell Project Labor Agreements enabled by politicians who seek to curry favor with unions by promising outrageous benefits that defy any objective or logical review.
I want to make clear that I am not
But ladies and gentlemen, we are speaking about wasting taxpayer money and a lot of it!
Therefore when Mayor Foster and his Council minions (who I suspect have never been involved personally in a construction project larger then remodeling a bathroom or kitchen) make unsubstantiated claims and start wasting taxpayer money, I get more than a little miffed.
I suggest the headline in the story ought to read, "How the Gerald Desmond Bridge PLA may cost taxpayers up to $90 million or more."
The biggest cheerleaders for PLA are unions and the politicians wishing to curry favor with them. Why are unions pushing so hard for PLA's? It's not altruism; it's
Will PLA's promote labor peace and prevent strikes? I find it hard to believe that PLA proponents can say this with a straight face. Call me cynical but in my opinion this strikes me as a legalized "protection" system. "Sign the PLA and we won't strike but if you don't you're on your own!" And of course it's the union workers who strike, NOT
Will PLA's save taxpayers money? The notion is absurd. There's considerable evidence that PLA's cost taxpayers money, and that's not surprising since common sense says they cost more money. Below are a number of citations, opinionated to be sure but citing facts, that indicate costs ranging from 12% to 22% or more when PLA's are used:
Cato Journal 2010, "Why PLA's Are Not In The Public Interest"; Wall Street Journal, April 14, 2010, "Crony Contracts"; Boston Globe, June 27, 2010, "Labor Agreements Make No Sense"; Worcester Municipal Research Bureau, May 2001, "PLA's on Public Construction Projects: The Case for and against" [group is
Consider what this means in terms of public money: If one applies the low end of the cost estimates, recent LB Airport construction done under a PLA may have cost roughly six million more on the $40 million contract. In addition, the City had to hire a "PLA Compliance Officer" at $88,000 to monitor the PLA. AND the Airport was picketed in Oct. 2011 by a Carpenters union local that says it was discriminated against by not signing onto the PLA (a deal the LA-OC Building and Trades Council cut with the Airport).
Consider that even a 10% additional cost applied to other pending projects -- including the Port's nearly billion dollar Desmond Bridge tear-down/rebuild (for a bridge barely fifty years old) -- and the costs in public money are truly mindboggling.
Yes, I know Mayor Foster and some of his minions claim PLA's don't cost more money, but in my view they either choose to ignore reality or are absurdly naďve. How in the world can anyone seriously suggest that it can save money on a project if it requires higher wages, restricts competition on bidding, requires union work rules (remember featherbedding), requires contractors to pay union benefits in addition to the benefits they pay their own workers and requires all but a restricted number of core workers be hired out of the union hall? It defies logic.
And another issue worth noting is that PLA's require all NON UNION job site workers to pay union dues!
Will the PLA guarantee local hiring and high wages? Nope. Federal law prohibits local hiring preferences on jobs they finance so the PLA won't help this one. And this issue could be worked out as a gentlemen's agreement with the contractor before the bid is awarded WITHOUT A Project Labor Agreement.
As for the wage issue, California already has a Prevailing Wage requirement (which also isn't in the best interest of taxpayers) that ensures higher wages WITHOUT A PLA.
Will the PLA provide better quality construction and guarantee the job will be completed on time and under budget? Nope. The assertion is preposterous and not supported by logic or real world experiences.
Consider a local example of the performance of a Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). LACCD has been renovating, under Project Labor Agreements, several of their campuses with the proceeds of a $5.7 billion bond program. The Los Angeles Times reported in a six part series on the LACCD construction program that "tens of millions of construction dollars had been squandered on frivolous spending shoddy workmanship and poor planning.:" Ouch!
How does one maximize the chances of having a quality project built on time and within budget? The most important factor to ensure a quality job is to hire an experienced architect, use quality and detailed plans and specifications, utilize an experienced contractor selected by an open bid process and use the team to value engineer construction design and specifications.
It has been my experience that most job delays are caused by hidden conditions not known until one starts digging or demolition, bad weather, owners who make numerous changes and/or are slow to make decisions and problems with city inspections and permits.
The ultimate quality and timely completion of a job are determined by factors not associated with union membership and work rules which can have significant negative impacts on job schedules and budgets.
So what should Long Beach taxpayers do about PLA's? I suggest taxpayers contact Port officials, the Mayor and Council members and insist that the City follow the lead of then-President George Bush who banned the use of PLAs on federal construction projects (President Obama revoked the ban in 2009) and stop using PLA's for projects in Long Beach.
If Long Beach doesn't ban PLAs, taxpayers will clealy see that the Port, Mayor Foster and his minions will, as the Cato Institute opines, be "sending a signal that they are willing to subordinate the interests of the general public to those of the unions."
Previously on LBReport.com: Common Sense by Terry Jensen (continuing series):
Contact us: email@example.com
Alta Neuro-Imaging Neurofeedback (ocbiofeedback.com) provides testing for ADD/ADHD, neurofeedback treatment for adults and children with ADD/ADHD and information regarding ADD/ADHD and related conditions. Initial evaluation and assessment at no charge when you mention you heard about us from this ad, CLICK HERE.
Hardwood Floor Specialists
Call (562) 422-2800 or (714) 836-7050
Contact us: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Whether it be a southern soiree, island destination or international affair, we'll create an event to send you and your guests through the roof.
Let's chat about your wedding or special event! Give us a call at 504-237-3469, or email us at
For the couple that has everything planned and are just in need of a little polishing, our Day-Of Coordination services are most fitting. On the big day, we're present to ensure that all design elements and logistics run smoothly.
Our Event Design services focus on developing, designing and executing the overall aesthetic of your event.
We love to create charming and sophisticated events that will wow your guests.
Our full planning services allow us to aide you in developing every detail of your wedding by exploring creative options, securing the right vendors and handling contracts while providing unlimited professional advice.
From company holiday parties to dinner soirees amongst friends, we are available to plan and coordinate any special celebration.
Elle R Jae Events is a boutique event planning company, specializing in the planning, design and coordination of weddings, corporate and social events. We foster the process of concept development, giving the utmost attention to even the tiniest details. Being able to deliver a fabulous event in an innovative manner is what our team strives for.
Let's be Social!


text:
Sold Out
The Ride Short is the absolute all-rounder among our avalanche airbags. The short version of the Ride is designed specially for the female figure. With a shorter back, shaped hip belt padding and shoulder straps located closer together. Thanks to its extensive range of features, the Ride Short is also the perfect companion for freeriding, ski-touring and all-mountain pursuits.
Volume: 28L
Weight: 2530 g


text:
Go to the main menu
Skip to content
Go to bottom
search word
Journal Browse
About Journal
Journal Vol & Issue
> Full Record
Stage-specific Expression of Lanosterol 14
-Demethylase in Mouse Oocytes in Relation to Fertilization and Embryo Development Competence
Journal title :
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
Volume 22, Issue 3,
2009, pp.319-327
Publisher :
Asian Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies
Title & Authors
Stage-specific Expression of Lanosterol 14
-Demethylase in Mouse Oocytes in Relation to Fertilization and Embryo Development Competence
Song, Xiaoming; Ouyang, Hong; Tai, Ping; Chen, Xiufen; Xu, Baoshan; Yan, Jun; Xia, Guoliang; Zhang, Meijia;
Follicular fluid meiosis-activating sterol (FF-MAS) has been suggested as a positive factor which could improve the oocyte quality and subsequent embryo development after in vitro fertilization. However, FF-MAS is a highly lipophilic substance and is hard to detect in studying the relationship between MAS and quality of oocyte maturation. The present study focused on the expression of lanosterol 14
-demethylase (LDM), a key enzyme that converts lanosterol to FF-MAS, on mouse oocyte maturation and its potency on development. LDM expression was strong in gonadotropin-primed germinal vesicle stage oocytes, weak after germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD), and then strong in MII stage oocytes. The LDM-specific inhibitor azalanstat significantly inhibited oocyte fertilization (from 79.4% to 68.3%, p<0.05). Also, azalanstat (5 to 50
) decreased the percentage of blastocyst development dosedependently (from 78.7% to 23.4%, p<0.05). The specific inhibition of sterol
-reductase and
-reductase by AY9944 accumulates FF-MAS and could increase blastocyst development rates. Additionally, in the AY9944 group, the rate of inner cell mass (ICM)/ total cells was similar to that of in vivo development, but the rate was significantly decreased in azalanstat treatment. In conclusion, LDM, the key enzyme of FF-MAS production, may play an important role in fertilization and early development of the mouse embryo, especially in vitro.
Mouse Oocyte;Lanosterol 14
-Demethylase;In vitro Fertilization;Early Embryo Development;
Cited by
Avery, B. and T. Greve. 2000. Effects of ethanol and dimethylsulphoxide on nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation of bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 55:438-445
Abeydeera, L. R. 2001. In vitro fertilization and embryo development in pigs. Reprod. 58(Suppl. 1):159-173
Burton, P. M., D. C. Swinney, R. Heller, B. Dunlap, M. Chiou, E. Malonzo, J. Haller, K. A. Walker, A. Salari. and S. Murakami. 1995. Azalanstat (RS-21607), a lanosterol 14 alphademethylase inhibitor with cholesterol-lowering activity. Biochem. Pharmacol. 50:529-544
Byskov, A. G., C. Y. Andersen and L. Leonardsen. 2002. Role of meiosis activating sterols, MAS, in induced oocyte maturation. Mol. Cell. Endocrinol. 187:189-196
Byskov, A. G., C. Y. Andersen, L. Nordholm, H. Thogersen, G. Xia, O. Wassmann, J. V. Andersen, E. Guddal and T. Roed. 1995. Chemical structure of sterols that activate oocyte meiosis. Nature 374:559-562
Cao, X., S. H. Pomerantz, M. Popliker and A. Tsafriri. 2004. Meiosis-activating sterol synthesis in rat preovulatory follicle: is it involved in resumption of meiosis? Biol. Reprod. 71:1807-1812
Donnay, I., I. Faerge, C. Grondahl, B. Verhaeghe, H. Sayoud, N. Ponderato, C. Galli and G. Lazzari. 2004. Effect of prematuration, meiosis activating sterol and enriched maturation medium on the nuclear maturation and competence to development of calf oocytes. Theriogenol. 62:1093-1107
Fink, M., J. Acimovic, T. Rezen, N. Tansek and D. Rozman. 2005. Cholesterogenic lanosterol 14alpha-demethylase (CYP51) is an immediate early response gene. Endocrinol. 146:5321-5331
Grondahl, C., J. Breinholt, P. Wahl, A. Murray, T. H. Hansen, I. Faerge, C. E. Stidsen, K. Raun and C. Hegele-Hartung. 2003. Physiology of meiosis-activating sterol: endogenous formation and mode of action. Hum. Reprod. 18:122-129
Hamamah, S. 2005. Oocyte and embryo quality: is their morphology a good criterion? J. Gynecol. Obstet. Biol. Reprod. 34:38-41
Hegele-Hartung, C., J. Kuhnke, M. Lessl, C. Grondahl, J. Ottesen, H. M. Beier, S. Eisner and U. Eichenlaub-Ritter. 1999. Nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation of mouse oocytes after treatment with synthetic meiosis-activating sterol in vitro. Biol. Reprod. 61:1362-1372
Jang, H. Y., Y. S. Jung, H. T. Cheong, J. T. Kim, C. K. Park, H. S. Kong, H. K. Lee and B. K. Yang. 2008. Effects of cell status of bovine oviduct epithelial cell (BOEC) on the development of bovine IVM/IVF embryos and gene expression in the BOEC used or not used for the embryo culture. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 21:980-987
Kim, C. K., K. I. Jeon, D. M. Lim, T. N. Johng, J. M. Trzaskos, J. L. Gaylor and Y. K. Paik. 1995. Cholesterol biosynthesis from lanosterol: regulation and purification of rat hepatic sterol 14-reductase. Biochim. Biophys. Acta. 1259:39-48
Lau, C. F., R. Vogel, G. Obe and H. Spielmann. 1991. Embryologic and cytogenetic effects of ethanol on preimplantation mouse embryos in vitro. Reprod. Toxicol. 5:405-410
Loft, A., C. Bergh, S. Ziebe, K. Lundin, A. Nyboe Andersen, M. Wikland, H. Kim and J. C. Arce. 2004. A randomized, doubleblind, controlled trail of the effect of adding follicular fluid meiosis activating sterol in an ethanol formulation to donated human cumulus-enclosed oocytes before fertilization. Fertil. Steril. 81:42-50
Loft, A., S. Ziebe, K. Erb, P. E. Rasmussen, I. Agerholm, B. Hauge, M. Bungum, L. Bungum, C. Gr
ndahl and K. Lyby. 2005. Impact of follicular-fluid meiosis-activating sterol in an albumin-based formulation on the incidence of human preembryos with chromosome abnormalities. Fertil Steril. 84(Suppl. 2):1269-1276
Leonardsen, L., M. Stromstedt, D. Jacobsen, K. S. Kristensen, M. Baltsen, C. Y. Andersen and A. G. Byskov. 2000. Effect of inhibition of sterol delta 14-reductase on accumulation of meiosis-activating sterol and meiotic resumption in cumulusenclosed mouse oocytes in vitro. J. Reprod. Fertil. 118:171-179
Ma, S. F., X. Y. Liu, D. Q. Miao, Z. B. Han, X. Zhang, Y. L. Miao, R. Yanagimachi and J. H. Tan. 2005. Parthenogenetic activation of mouse oocytes by strontium chloride: a search for the best conditions. Theriogenol. 64:1142-1157
Marin Bivens, C. L., C. Grondahl, A. Murray, T. Blume, Y. Q. Su and J. J. Eppig. 2004a. Meiosis-activating sterol promotes the metaphase I to metaphase II transition and preimplantation developmental competence of mouse oocytes maturing in vitro. Biol. Reprod. 70:1458-1464
Marin Bivens, C. L., B. Lindenthal, M. J. O'Brien, K. Wigglesworth, T. Blume, C. Grondahl and J. J. Eppig. 2004b. A synthetic analogue of meiosis-activating sterol (FF-MAS) is a potent agonist promoting meiotic maturation and preimplantation development of mouse oocytes maturing in vitro. Hum. Reprod. 19:2340-2344
Nicolson, G. L., R. Yanagimachi and H. Yanagimachi. 1975. Ultrastructural localization of lectin-binding sites on the zonae pellucidae and plasma membranes of mammalian eggs. J. Cell. Biol. 66:263-274
Quinn, P., C. Barros and D. G. Whittingham. 1982. Preservation of hamster oocytes to assay the fertilizing capacity of human spermatozoa. J. Reprod. Ferti. 66:161-168
Rozman, D., M. Cotman and R. Frangez. 2002. Lanosterol 14alpha-demethylase and MAS sterols in mammalian gametogenesis. Mol. Cell. Endocrinol. 187:179-187
Rozman, D., M. Seliskar, M. Cotman and M. Fink. 2005. Precholesterol precursors in gametogenesis. Mol. Cell. Endocrinol. 234:47-56
Sirard, M. A., H. M. Florman, M. L. Leibfried-Rutledge, F. L. Barnes, M. L. Sims and N. L. First. 1989. Timing of nuclear progression and protein synthesis necessary for meiotic maturation of bovine oocytes. Biol. Reprod. 40:1257-1263
Swinney, D. C., So, O. Y., D. M. Watson, P. W. Berry, A. S. Webb, D. J. Kertesz, E. J. Shelton, P. M. Burton and K. A. Walker. 1994. Selective inhibition of mammalian lanosterol 14 alphademethylase by RS-21607 in vitro and in vivo. Biochem. 33:4702-4713
Tosti, E., R. Boni and A. Cuomo. 2002. Fertilization and activation currents in bovine oocytes. Reprod. 124:835-846
Vaknin, K. M., S. Lazar, M. Popliker and A. Tsafriri. 2001. Role of meiosis-activating sterols in rat oocyte maturation: effects of specific inhibitors and changes in the expression of lanosterol 14alpha-demethylase during the preovulatory period. Biol. Reprod. 64:299-309
Wang, C., H. Xie, X. Song, G. Ning, J. Yan, X. Chen, B. Xu, H. Ouyang and G. Xia. 2006. Lanosterol 14alpha-demethylase expression in the mouse ovary and its participation in cumulus-enclosed oocyte spontaneous meiotic maturation in vitro. Theriogenol. 66:1156-1164
Xie, H., G. Xia, A. G. Byskov, C. Y. Andersen, S. Bo and Y. Tao. 2004. Roles of gonadotropins and meiosis-activating sterols in meiotic resumption of cultured follicle-enclosed mouse oocytes. Mol. Cell. Endocrinol. 218:155-163
Yang, J., M. Fu, S. Wang, X. Chen, G. Ning, B. Xu, Y. Ma, M. Zhang and G. Xia. 2008. An antisense oligodeoxynucleotide to the LH receptor attenuates FSH-induced oocyte maturation in mice. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 21:972-979
Kim, C. K., K. I. Jeon, D. M. Lim, T. N. Johng, J. M. Trzaskos, J. L. Gaylor and Y. K. Paik. 1995. Cholesterol biosynthesis from lanosterol: regulation and purification of rat hepatic sterol 14-reductase. Biochim. Biophys. Acta. 1259:39-48
Related Links
OAK Central
Contact Us


text:
If your project or organization meets our granting requirements, we encourage you to apply.
We encourage you to contact us for application assistance or with questions.
For alternative funding sources, please visit Funders for LGBTQ Issues. Funders for LGBTQ Issues maintains a directory of organizations that have provided financial support to LGBTQ programs.
Basics of Grant Writing
Some of the key qualities needed for a successful grant application include: 1) follow the grant application instructions; 2) be clear and concise; and 3) avoid jargon.
Here are some primary pages we've drawn from for an overview of grant writing.
- Grantspace, a service of the Foundation Center, is a comprehensive resource site for nonprofit fundraising information. They have an online classroom that hosts a range of web-based courses, many of them free (after you register on their site). They also have sample documents available (cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, etc.), which can be useful as you create your own proposals.
- The Foundation Center also hosts Cooperating Collections, which are free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a core collection of Foundation Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grant seekers. Go here to find a location near you.
- GIFT, or Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training, is a well-respected technical assistance organization providing hands-on and accessible fundraising support. They have done extensive work in communities of color, and their resources online, including webinars and some articles in Spanish, are plentiful. Expect to pay a small fee for each resource (often $3-$20), but you can sign up for regular fundraising tips here.
- Writing a Grant Application for Funding from the Community Toolbox.
- Anatomy of a Grant Proposal, a collection of articles and examples from Guidestar.
- Proposal Writing: A short course is proposal writing from The Foundation Center
- Knowledge Base: How to Write a Proposal, a collections of articles and resources from Grantspace.
- Sample Grant Proposals, LOIs, Cover Letters, Project Budgets, and Other Documents from Grantspace.
- How to write a case statement.
Budgets & Financial Management
- StrongNonprofits.org, a web-based toolkit of free resources is designed to help nonprofits understand and manage their financial health.
- Program Based Budget Builder: Tool for building a nonprofit organization's budget
Board Tools/Training
BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership and supports, trains, and educates nonprofit leaders from across the country and throughout the world. With almost three decades of experience, BoardSource provides leaders with an extensive range of tools, resources, and research data to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact.
Several sites offer multiple webinars/audio training related to fundraising:
- Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits, from Grants Space, Free.
- Proposal Writing Basics Webinar, from Grants Space, Free.
- Grantspace. Registration required.
- GIFT Search for multimedia trainings on demand – Registration and payment required.
- Care2. Registration required, and be aware that they do a bit of advertising for their services within the webinars. Still solid, useful information.
- Fundraising for Social Change by Kim Klein
- Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Grantseeking by Andy Robinson
- Storytelling for Grantseekers: A Guide to Creative Nonprofit Fundraising by Cheryl A. Clarke


text:
Groups to find out if Obamacare is their golden ticketApril 09, 2014
Healthcare reform — Obamacare — has stuck a lot of providers and caregivers in tough positions. Whether proponents or opponent of the watershed law, most expect rocky times, at least temporarily, are ahead. But one key player sees nothing but opportunity.
GPOs bring bottom-line benefits to long-term care providers, other healthcare organizations: reportFebruary 20, 2013
Group purchasing organizations are making costs lower for long-term care operators and other healthcare providers, asserts a recent report from the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII).
Sandy and the supply chain: The vital role of GPOsDecember 05, 2012
Although Hurricane Sandy-related news coverage has been plentiful, no one has focused on the crucial role the supply chain played in ensuring that healthcare providers could continue to serve patients and residents.


text:
Lattas Law Office is a boutique firm focusing on commercial real estate and business law and represents clients in the acquisition, sale, lease and financing of property, as well as corporate formation, administration, purchase and sale, and reorganization. From first time purchasers to institutional investors, we have the experience in representing the spectrum of clients and can handle your transaction, no matter how large or how small, with confidence.
- Call us : 312-610-1800


text:
(Adds CEO comments, background on GLNG project)
Aug 24 (Reuters) - Santos Ltd swung to a first-half underlying profit on Thursday, beating analyst estimates, helped by strong oil and gas prices and lower production costs, but held off on reinstating a dividend as it focuses on paying down debt.
Australia's second-largest independent oil and gas producer reported underlying profit of $156 million for the six months to June, its biggest since the first half of 2014, up from a loss of $5 million a year ago.
The profit was better than analysts' forecasts of around $130.25 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
At the bottom line, the company reported a net loss of $506 million, hurt by a new impairment charge of $690 million it flagged last week mostly on its Gladstone liquefied natural gas (GLNG) project.
"Our focus on more efficient, lower cost operations has delivered significant improvements in earnings and cash flow," said Chief Executive Kevin Gallagher.
However Santos decided not to revive its dividend despite cutting net debt in the first half to $2.9 billion from $3.5 billion at the end of 2016, and said it would continue to focus on reducing debt further.
Santos, whose biggest shareholder is China's ENN Ecological Holdings Co with private equity partner Hony Capital, has been racing to boost gas sales into the local market this year to fend off potential curbs on its liquefied natural gas exports.
Australia has put in place new rules to restrict exports of LNG to ease rising energy prices for local manufacturers, at a time when the country is on track to become the world's largest LNG exporter by 2019.
GLNG, in which Santos has a 30 percent interest, is the most vulnerable to the export restrictions as the rules target any east coast LNG project that is taking gas from the domestic market to help meet its export contracts.
"In the coming months, Santos expects to announce further domestic supply contracts to support the Federal government's efforts to deliver affordable and reliable energy to households and industry," Gallagher said.
The company upgraded its sales volume guidance range for 2017 to 77-82 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) from 75-80 mmboe. (Reporting by Chris Thomas; Editing by Sonali Paul and Richard Pullin)


text:
The entire point of being a morning person is so that you can be a complete and total jerk about it all the time.
I am a morning person. I am a complete ass about it. Like, "oh, you just got up? I went to barre class, made some scones, did all my laundry, and read six chapters of Ulysses. Also, they were not sold out of maple bacon doughnuts when I got there. I wish you'd be there! Would have saved you one! They're super good. One day!"
It was not always this way. Back in the day, when I was a baby Kentucky, I would sleep until noon, no problem. This might be because I was a teenager and apparently teenagers' circadian rhythms are on like, 27 hour cycles or something. One time, my dear grandmother woke me up at like, 9:30 and I complained bitterly for about a month.
When I was in college, I needed to work in addition to taking classes, so I scheduled all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday so I could sling overpriced lipstick the other five days. This effectively means that I was in class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on those days, which is kind of a feat for most students. It's not ACTUALLY a feat, but if you're in college and you tell someone you take 8 a.m. courses, they think you're some kind of sainted freak. After that, I got a job that started at 7 a.m. where they would fire you if you were late, so I just kept the ball rolling. ANYWAY. I learned a lot about getting up early and its benefits.
Continue reading "You Should Know How To Do This: Be a Morning Person"


text:
IIT JEE AIEEE AIPMT Physics Coaching: Magnetic Effect Of Current
ExponentEducation.com: #1 IIT JEE Physics Video Tutorial. This video tutorials covers the concepts and theory of Magnetic Effecs of Current. Exponent's video tutorials are for stuends of XI and XII who are aspring for IIT JEE, AIEEE, AIPMT and other engineering and medical entrance exams. The CBSE, NCERT tutorials are explained in easy to understand language and are very close replica of a typical classroom coaching. If you like it then write a comment, if not please leave a suggestion for us on how we can improve the product."
|Previous video
|Go back
|Next video


text:
Here's more health care for the Right to oppose: Last week, Panama began offering all tourists entering the country through Tocumen International Airport free "top level" medical insurance during their first 30 days in the country.
When tourists arrive at the Panama City airport, they can request a brochure and user card at the tourist information center near the immigration station, according to that country's tourism department. Should a visitor require medical attention, they will only be required to present the card, along with a passport, at any health center for treatment.


text:
water quality
Sponsored By
Stone Harbor Beach Ranked One Of The Cleanest In The CountrySeven New Jersey beaches have been named 'super star' beaches by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Corbett's Fracking 'Impact Fees' Fall Short, Says Pennsylvania Environmental GroupTracy Carluccio of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network says the proposed fees pale in comparison to the damage that can be done by fracking.
New Report Shows Local Beaches In Good Standing When It Comes To Water QualityAn independent annual report on water quality along popular beaches from coast to coast puts most of those around here in pretty good standing.
Phila. Tap Water Gets High Marks


text:
I'm working lots of music festivals and events to pay my rent and meet new people over the summer and the staff food is pretty dire. I usually pack loads of extra bits to make sure I'm not a malnutritioned zombie by the end of each event.
So I made this fun friendly guide leaflet:
(click for resolution)
Thats me. In the portaloo...
I'm trying to find a way to print it right now, so I'll stick up some images as soon as I do.


text:
Parker Blackman
Strategy and Messaging
Parker is a communications executive with more than 15 years of experience successfully building, leading and managing senior level teams. He's an organizational and programmatic growth expert and communications strategist with proven track record of scaling start up efforts and managing organizational change and growth. Previously, as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Fenton, Parker served as partner and lead strategist for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Wikimedia Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Playworks, and has consulted for movement leaders including Arianna Huffington and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Since launching his own practice in 2012, Parker has worked with foundations and non profits to help them take their nascent ideas or programs, develop an appropriate plan for growth, and nurture the model into a successful vehicle for positive social change.


text:
Package: radiusd-livingston (2.1-20)
Links for radiusd-livingston
Debian Resources:
Download Source Package radiusd-livingston:
- [radiusd-livingston_2.1-20.dsc]
- [radiusd-livingston_2.1.orig.tar.gz]
- [radiusd-livingston_2.1-20.diff.gz]
Similar packages:
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server
RADIUS is an AAA (authentication, authorization and accounting) protocol for managing client access to network services, and is described by RFCs 2865 to 2869. This version of the RADIUS server is from Lucent Technologies Inc., formerly known as Livingston Enterprises Inc.
Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require a username and password to be given on connection. Before access to the network is granted, this information is passed to a Network Access Server (NAS) device over the link-layer protocol and then to a RADIUS server over the RADIUS protocol. The RADIUS server checks that the information is correct using authentication schemes like PAP, CHAP or EAP. If accepted, the server will then authorize access to the ISP's system and select an IP address, L2TP parameters, etc.
RADIUS is also commonly used for accounting purposes so that the users can be billed accordingly.
Other Packages Related to radiusd-livingston
- dep: libc6 (>= 2.7)
- Embedded GNU C Library: Shared libraries
also a virtual package provided by libc6-udeb
- dep: libdb5.1
- Berkeley v5.1 Database Libraries [runtime]
Download radiusd-livingston
|Package Size
|Installed Size
|79.2 kB
|296.0 kB
|[list of files]


text: Posted By Joan Torrens on 07/03/2013 | 0 comments December in Prague. The cold weather and gray skies are common every day. But sometimes, a sunbeam appears, lightens the city, awakes people and the streets come alive… And soon… a bit more of sun! 🙂 Related PostsStreets of Prague, Bratislava and BudapestA bit more of sun (II)Esta nit a FoixBarriloniaPeople from the streetThe future of culture


text:
Sweet Friday
How to collect or receive your order?
|Select a date and a time frame to collect or receive your order
|Collect your order from your preferred bakery for no additional shipping cost
|Get your order delivered to your selected address in Sofia
DescriptionHow to order?Have a question?
Take a Cake's special recipe for a good office mood every Friday. The set is made of 48 Cherry and Coconut Cupcakes with special fondant decorations. Make an enquiry about your order so it can be tailor-made for your needs. Our representative will consult you and take your order.
Learn more about our Office Assistant service in our blog.
Click on the 'Submit request' button and fill in the following form. We'll do our best to attend to your query as soon as possible, the latest being the end of the next work day.Delivery/click and collect
Regarding the nature of the corporate orders, the delivery/collection circumstances are arranged after the request submission.Email to a friend
Opinions 0 Write comment
Write a commentStill no customer comments and review on this product


text:
by Faith Bass
(Waterloo, IA, USA)
Faith's Younique
Younique is a fairly new brand of natural based cosmetics and skin care. I can do in home parties, vendor events, and I love doing fundraisers. Will travel within a 100 mile radius. Just starting out doing vendor shows so this picture is of my first small table. (It will develop over time.) Can't wait to hear from you!
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Iowa Vendors.


text:
G6PD Deficiency
Please Note: By clicking a link to any resource listed on this page, you will be leaving the KidsHealth site.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The NHLBI provides the public with educational resources relating to the treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases as well as sleep disorders.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine has health information and the latest medical news.


text:
He had been a vacuum-cleaner salesman in Walsall in the West Midlands of England according to the 1911 UK census, and there are letters from the time when he was serving in the Army in India, (dated in the late 1890s).
He married Ethel May Morris in 1906, and their only known child was George Albert, born in 1915 in Coventry. Elsewhere on this blog is an account of George Albert's tragic participation in the Spanish Civil War: he was 'missing in action' on the memorial of the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion, which in the context of that war means he was killed.
Above is the obituary notice for Ethel May Thomas, inserted in the Star Phoenix newspaper of Saskatoon by relatives or friends, which tells us that she died on February 16th 1971.
She had been a matron at the YMCA for 37 years until her retirement in 1958, which means she took the post very soon after arriving in Canada. They had first gone to Wolseley, Saskatchewan, to join George's brother Frank, and it could even have been Ethel May's appointment which took them into the big town of Saskatoon.
Ethel May Morris was born at Holt, Wiltshire. Her father was born at Farleigh Hungerford, and at her birth he was a gardener on a large estate in the area. Ethel May started her working life as a housemaid, (1901 census), and later went to work in the Midlands where she met and married Samuel Thomas, who was by that time universally known as George, (but not on his marriage certificate of course). Samuel bore the name of his father (Samuel Thomas 1835-1912), and grandfather (Samuel Thomas 1807-1878); so it is easy to imagine why, for the sake of simplicity, he was accorded a different forename! 'George' was so fashionable then anyway: students of the Thomas family tree will see that Lilas Thomas (c.1868-1949) married a William Warwick, but he also preferred to be called George!
Many another woman would have crumpled under the weight of the loss of her husband and her only son, but Ethel May continued to work as Matron of the YMCA for twelve more years, and even after retirement she was active in fund-raising, bowling, and as a member of St John's Cathedral in the city.
George Thomas predeceased Ethel May and died on 18th February 1946, when he would have been 73: a respectable age but not approaching that of his siblings Irza, who died at 92; Francis (Frank), who is said to have died at over 90 although this is as yet unconfirmed; Rosa (later known as Rose) who made it to 93 albeit having had 57 years in mental hospitals; Florence who died at 92; and Newton who died just nine days short of his 92nd birthday.
Many another woman would have crumpled under the weight of the loss of her husband and her only son, but Ethel May continued to work as Matron of the YMCA for twelve more years, and even after retirement she was active in fund-raising, bowling, and as a member of St John's Cathedral in the city.
She and George are buried in grave 99-L108-N1/2 in Saskatoon's Woodlawn Cemetery.


text:
Investing For Income
Investment ISAs
Tax FREE Income Ideas
Poor Performing ISA?
High income up to 7% pa
Fixed income - 0.42% per month
Savings - Up to 5% interest
Cash ISAs
Cash ISA Transfers
Fixed Rate Bonds Paying 1.95% pa
Current Accounts Paying 5% pa Interest
Top 10 Tips for 2016-17 ISA season
Annuity Rates
Annuity Services
Compare SIPPs
Car Insurance Quotes - Up to 30% Off
Motorbike insurance - Cover from £75
Temp Car Insurance - Cover 1-28 Days
Van Insurance - Compare over 80 Insurers
Young Driver Car Insurance - Age 17-25
Home Insurance Quotes - Up to 45% Off
Landlord Insurance - Save up to 35%
Holiday Home Insurance - UK & Overseas
Flood Risk Insurance - Immediate Cover
Tenants Contents Insurance
Life Insurance Quotes - From £5 per month
Over 50s Life Insurance - £40 M&S Voucher
12 and 6 Month Income Protection Quotes
Pet insurance - 20% Online Discount
Travel insurance - No age limits
Get a mortgage agreement in principle
How much can you borrow - 5 minute form
Remortgage advice service
The prospect of record low savings rates continuing is forcing many savers to review how they allocate their capital in an attempt to achieve the level of returns they have previously enjoyed. Investing in the stock market inevitably involves putting your capital at risk however there is a middle ground which continues to attract increasing interest – the structured deposit. With this in mind, we take a deeper look at this savings alternative to help understand why more and more savers are starting to see their appeal. more
With the current economic environment asking savers far more questions than it gives answers, it is good to know that there are alternatives available. We take a look at one such alternative that is proving particularly popular as savers face the harsh reality that the more traditional fixed rate savings products are failing to meet their needs. more
Millions of savers are facing the harsh realisty that there is little hope of change to interest and savings rates in the coming years. However, those with Cash ISAs do have one further option to consider – the ISA transfer. We take a closer look at why this is becoming a rising trend as well as what this could mean for those looking for the potential to improve the returns from their capital. more
With so many savers joining income investors in the hunt for high yields, being able to quickly understand and compare the numerous options available has become even more important. We therefore compare two of our most popular income investments to help understand what is driving their popularity and why they might meet your income needs. more
Structured deposits have seen a strong and consistent rise in popularity, which has been emphasised by the continued pressures on fixed rate bond yields.
However, these are still a relatively new type of product and due to the wide choice available can sometimes be misunderstood. We therefore take an in depth look under the bonnet of this rapidly growing area and provide you with an overview of what the market currently has to offer.
The first point to make is that these fall under the umbrella of structured products of which there are, in the main, two types – the structured deposit and the structured investment.
Although both have some similarities, to talk of the two together is both unhelpful and misleading, and can confuse when each could be considered as providing a genuine solution since they have different features and work in different ways. We are only talking here about structured deposits.
Structured deposits are essentially a combination of a deposit and an investment product where the return is dependent on the performance of some underlying asset, which in the UK is normally the FTSE 100 Index.
This is one of the main differences between structured deposits and fixed rate bonds. With the latter, your returns and the maturity periods are fixed, whereas structured deposits have variable returns and, in some cases, variable maturities as well. This flexibility in design results in a wide range of different structures, thus increasing the product choices available.
One of the key features is their status as deposits and the security and peace of mind that this entails. This is also why they are seen to sit alongside fixed rate bonds as a genuine alternative for savings.
This status brings with it the need to consider carefully which institution you wish to deposit your cash with, as you would with any other savings product. The credit rating of the financial institution should be seen as an important factor and since this a complex and subjective area, the use independent rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's provide us with valuable guidance.
Other similarities with fixed rate bonds are that structured deposits are meant to be held to maturity since your capital is designed to be repaid in full only at this time. If you withdraw your deposit before the maturity date you may lose part of your return and/or capital.
Deposit status also means that these plans are eligible for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme which affords protection up to £85,000 per individual. Although this does not distinguish them from fixed rate bonds, it does bring them on a level playing field.
Times have changed. The main reason for the shift of focus towards structured deposits has been the over-reliance on fixed rate bonds by savers who are now seeing the real value of their savings eroded at a time when they need it most.
Structured products combine capital protection with the potential to receive higher rates than those available from fixed rate bonds, and to even beat inflation. These are difficult times to say the least and it is the saver who is enduring the harsh reality of this more than anyone. Understanding the impact of low rates, especially over time, and giving full consideration to all of the options available, particularly using your Cash-ISA allowances, are all reasons which have shone a deserved spotlight on structured deposits.
One final point which has also contributed to the rise of the structured deposit is the wide range of choice available in their design, be it the need for income, growth, or a combination of the two. This is certainly a major positive and allows the products to move with the economic climate, which is something outside of the control of fixed rate bonds.
However this should also bring with it a word of caution. With flexibility in design comes a wide range of complexity in how each product works and you should be sure you fully understand the product before proceeding.
The product brochures provide the main starting point and we at Fair Investment also produce our own fact sheets, and are available to answer any questions you may have on the products themselves.
As with any savings product, there is always a trade off for receiving a higher rate of return and with structured deposits, this is made absolutely clear at the start of the plan. The two main downsides are that the deposit taker may go into liquidation and that the payout mechanism within the plan does not occur so you only receive your capital back.
This has to be balanced and compared to the upside which is inevitably a greater potential return than could be achieved by putting your money away for the same length of time with a similarly rated credit institution. Taking into account the current economic climate and the increased inflationary pressures on savings, there would seem to be a strong case to at least consider these as a compliment to the more traditional fixed rate savings.
No news, feature article or comment should be seen as a personal recommendation to invest. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment you should seek independent financial advice.
These are structured deposit plans that are capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plan or any company associated with the plan may be unable to repay your initial investment and any returns stated. In this event you may be entitled to compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), depending on your individual circumstances. In addition, you may not get back the full amount of your initial investment if the plan is not held for the full term. The past performance of the FTSE 100 Index and any of it shares is not a guide to its future performance.
© Fair Investment Company Ltd
per annum
Fair Investment Company
is rated 4.43 stars by Reviews.co.uk based on 122 merchant reviews
© Copyright 2018 16/08/2018 / 15:04
Fair Investment Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.


text:
How to Market Yourself and Your Business Through Social Media
3rd June 2016 | Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes, co-author of Social Selling: Techniques to Influence Buyers and Changemakers, was recently invited to take part in an on-air interview with Women in Business Radio Show, on Channel Radio.
During the show, Tim discusses what Social Selling is, what it's about, why it's important, and how you can be using it in your business. He gives some insider tips on how to get ahead of the competition and discusses additional topics not covered in the book. You can listen to Tim's appearance on the show below or on the Women in Business Radio Show website, here.


text:
Third Annual Technology Fair
The USF Computer Store is hosting the 3rd Annual Technology Fair. Join us as some of the biggest names in technology come together at the Marshall Student Center on Thursday, September 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the exhibits for information on new products, discounts, prizes, and giveaways!
Adobe is offering three free sessions on Acrobat Pro, Creative Cloud and Photoshop.
For more information or to register for the free sessions, visit the Computer Store website.


text:
Marion Parke
11 Black Pony Hair & Leather Lace Up Miki Pointed Pumps
78% Off
Free Shipping
Final Sale - No Returns or Exchanges
- Marion Parke
- Condition Detail: Please note, this item comes to you directly from a high-end boutique. Authenticity guaranteed. This item is in brand-new condition, but may display minimal signs of trying on including: creasing, loose threads, and hairline scratches on hardware.
- Condition Rating: N - New
- Made in: Italy
- Material: Calf Hair, Leather
- Style: Miki
- Measurements: insole length: 10.75", insole width: 3.25", heel height: 3.5
- Italy
- See Description
- Marion Parke "Miki" pump featuring a pointed toe, pony hair detailing, a lace-up front, oxford style leather trim, and a high heel. Retails for $875. Comes with: Box, Brand Tags
Ships from and sold by a Bluefly Marketplace Partner.
Availability: Usually Ships in 2 Business days
Final Sale - No Returns or Exchanges
Style # 510784101


text:
Lessons Learned From 'Bridesmaids'
You don't have to be straight to appreciate the comic foils of "Bridesmaids." Nor, for that matter, do you have to be women.
The gay wedding party is an odd breed, usually made up of friends and relatives who are often meeting for the first time. Sometimes they don't even like one another. Sometimes, a bride or a groom isn't nuts about all of them either, but is being diplomatic by including a close relative.
In the film, a harried bride gets together a mixed group of nuts, making her best friend feel left out, and puts another friend in charge of going way overboard. Fireworks and puppy favors, anyone? It's cinematic silliness, but there's a point in there. For your big gay wedding, don't end up with a disaster flick; choose your wedding party carefully and remember how much time, energy, and money they are putting into your affair.
Here, five rules, borrowed from the film's blunders, to make sure everyone has a Happy Ending.
One: The Buck Stops Here. Before you allow your peeps to start planning parties, keep in mind the incomes of each person. While a trip to Vegas might seem like a great pre-party (as in the film), your friend who's unemployed can't afford it. Talk to your maid of honor or best man and make sure he or she understands the situation. Drinks at the local gay bar is going to be much more fun than a lavish dinner if all involved aren't worried about paying the tab.
Two: Make Sure They're Prepared. Never ask or expect someone to be in charge of your wedding planning if they're too busy, too stressed, or just not up to the task. For many gay people, a wedding was never part of your life plans until recently. As such, you might be so excited about the prospect you've forgotten that your best friend has a full-time job, three kids, is a volunteer substance-abuse counselor on the weekends, and runs the Rihanna fan club. Take him aside and see if he's up to the challenge. If there's any resistance, pick someone else. You'll both respect each other in the morning.
Three: They Go Together. Make sure your wedding party gets to know one another. While there's a good chance you've known this group all of your life, they might be meeting for the first time. Arrange time for them to get acquainted. Take them to lunch or drinks, or have them all over for coffee. If they don't all become BFFs at first sight, give it time. Also, if there are petty jealousies, they're going to do their best to keep it from you. Pay close attention to your group, and always be there for the pep talks and the reminders of just how much you love them.
Four: Clothes Tabs. A lot has changed in the world of weddings (um, like a gay column devoted to the subject), and one positive development has been the advent of non-uniform uniforms. You all know the cliché of the ugly bridesmaids' gowns, and even the stupid penguin suits, so think twice. Remember, as a gay man or woman, you're already re-writing the rules. Why not start by letting them go their own way, provided the style and formality fits into your theme.
Five: And Bad Mistakes, They'll Make a Few. Finally, remember that they're not going to do everything correctly. They might screw up the party invites; they might forget you're allergic to nuts; they might even get into a bitch-slap fight at your engagement party.
Like your wedding itself, nothing they do will go exactly as planned, but everything will be exactly wonderful.
Photo credit: IMDb
About David Toussaint
David Toussaint is the author of the Gay Couple's Guide to Wedding Planning, Gay and Lesbian Weddings: Planning the Perfect Same-Sex Ceremony, and TOUSSAINT!.


text:
Oscar Mayer® Sub Kit
Item #: 558875 |
Non-member price: $0.00 Join now!
- Free Pickup
Delivery estimates, taxes, and fees are based on ZIP Code. Club Pickup orders are based on your club's current price and item availability on the day of payment.
About this item$1.50 off
Limit 1 per membership.
Offer on Oscar Mayer® Ham & Turkey Sub Kit - 32 oz (#569446).


text:
DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Three small to mid-sized insurance companies fell sharply in a rising Saudi Arabian stock market on Sunday morning after they were slapped with a temporary ban by the central bank, while the rest of the region barely moved in lethargic trade.
Saudi Indian Company for Cooperative Insurance dropped 6.7 percent, Malath Cooperative Insurance fell 5.5 percent and Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance slumped 8.3 percent.
The central bank said was temporarily banning those insurers from selling vehicle policies because of "serious breaches" in their car insurance practices. Of the 30 other listed Saudi insurers 12 were down and 13 rose including medical insurer Saudi Enaya Cooperative Insurance, up 5.2 percent.
All but three of the 14 listed petrochemical producers advanced with bellwether Saudi Basic Industries up 0.5 percent after Brent oil rallied 3.3 percent on Friday.
In the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi's index barely moved in thin trade; Dana Gas was the top performer, up 3.3 percent, while Abu Dhabi National Energy lost 1.6 percent on profit-taking from last week's jump.
Dubai's index was flat as 14 shares rose and eight declined. Qatar edged down 0.1 percent as the largest listed bank, Qatar National Bank, fell 0.7 percent. (Reporting by Celine Aswad; Editing by Andrew Torchia and Andrew Bolton)


text:
Pop TicketsWorld Ticket Source is your pathway to seeing the hottest acts in popular music light up a stage near you. Pop concert tickets are available for purchase at WorldTicketSource.com 365 days a year! This is your chance to experience the best music has to offer in person!
Pop Events


text:
Meet Bruin!
Meet Bruin, an 11-week-old golden doodle puppy.
He lives with Mathew and Nancy, and his young human siblings Daniel and Susan. Bruin, like the kids, is full of playful energy! Bruin is a young puppy who is still learning the ropes, in the crate, he cries and demands attention, and needs to learn how to be quiet and relaxed when left alone.
The crate is an important training tool for almost every dog, but especially for families with young children. Having your dog learn to tolerate the crate is sometimes necessary when parents need to focus on children, homework, or making dinner. Crate training is important for any owner for trips to the vet, traveling, boarding, etc.
If done correctly, most dogs can learn to love their crate or pass time in the crate when needed. Bruin, like all dogs, needs to learn that the crate is a positive environment, a place where they can relax and settle down.
The Solution
Help your puppy learn that only by being quiet and relaxed they will get what they want. Daily practice is the key in teaching your dog that the crate is a safe comfortable place to be, and that it is okay to be alone.
We recommended practicing 10 crate sessions a day, for anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes. Teach your puppy to be calm in the crate, while you are home!
Start by placing 3-4 treats in the back of the crate. Do not call your dog to you, instead walk to your dog, say "Kennel Up" or "Get In"and use your dog's collar to gently walk your dog into the crate.
Walk away from the crate. Go into the other room, go to the bathroom, or do something near your puppy as you ignore them.
Any time between 2 minutes and 20 minutes later, come back and open the crate. Only after your puppy has quieted down should you let them out.*
When you open the crate, do not reward them or make a big fuss. You are teaching them that going in and out of there is part of their regular life. Ideally, your puppy becomes accustom to going in and finding treats in the back of the crate and learns to relax knowing that eventually, someone always comes to get them out.
What NOT to do
*It is very important to not give in to his cries, and only release him when he is quiet. He needs to learn that the barking/cries do not pay off and it does not get them what they want.
Do not put him in the crate as a reaction or punishment for misbehavior. Your dog needs to learn that the crate is a safe, positive place to be where he gets treats, and is rewarded for being patient.
Excessive Crying/Howling/Whining is expected! If after 10 training sessions your dog is not learning to calm down in the crate, but seems to be getting more worked up, or even panicked, your puppy maybe showing signs of actual Separation Anxiety. Please contact a trainer, or check out one of our Crate Training eBooks to make sure you are doing everything right.
Zen Dog
By waiting patiently in the crate to be released, Bruin quickly learned that there is no reason for panic or barking. Matthew and Nancy are now able to leave Bruin for periods of time while they are away from the house, and they can sleep through the night knowing he's comfortable in the crate.
To learn more about training for your young puppy, and other solutions for crate training, check out Zen Dog Training Online.


text:
Premier League leaders Manchester United and second-placed champions Manchester City put former English heavyweights Liverpool and Arsenal firmly in their place on Sunday with United's Robin van Persie again on song. By Mark Meadows.
United sealed a needlessly nervy 2-1 home win over eighth-placed Liverpool to maintain their seven-point lead after Van Persie with a goal and Patrice Evra with two assists put rival Luis Suarez in the shade.
In contrast, the game in London was never in doubt with City winning 2-0 for their first league win at Arsenal in 38 years.
City were given a helping hand by the 10th-minute dismissal of Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny for wrestling Edin Dzeko to the ground before James Milner and Dzeko netted before the break.
Liverpool have had to watch with horror over the last two decades as big rivals United undisputedly crowned themselves kings of the English game, trampling over the Anfield side's legacy after they had shone the brightest in the 1970s and 80s.
The first half at Old Trafford, which followed United's 2-1 win at Liverpool in September, suggested talk of the balance of power should be replaced by whisperings of the huge gulf in class such was the ineptitude of Brendan Rodgers' side.
Dutchman Van Persie, English football's in-form striker along with Liverpool's Suarez, grabbed a 19th minute opener when he swept in Evra's cross in inimitable style.
"Robin van Persie is different class. He produces moments in the game others can't do and we are glad he is on our side," man of the match Danny Welbeck told Sky.
"We had our gameplan and it worked really well in the first half. They came into it more in the second half but we got the three points and showed our character."
Forward Welbeck, preferred to the in-form Javier Hernandez in the absence of the injured Wayne Rooney, justified his start with some good play although he should have done better twice in the first half when almost clean through.
Van Persie, who now has 17 goals as the league top scorer, had another chance just before the break as United overran their toothless north west neighbours but he oddly chose a cheeky flick which Martin Skrtel cleared just before the line.
Uruguay's Suarez, with 15 league goals this term, was often jeered by the home crowd in a forgettable performance where nothing went right but he took the sting out of any more vocal taunts by shaking Evra's hand before kick off.
Suarez failed to do so last season at Old Trafford after serving an eight-game ban for racially abusing the Frenchman.
The arrival of the lively Daniel Sturridge at halftime for his Premier League debut after joining from Chelsea and the fact they somehow went into the break just 1-0 down boosted Liverpool's confidence in the second half.
It was soon dampened when Van Persie's free kick was headed goalwards by Evra, prolific for a left back with four goals this term, and the ball deflected off team mate Vidic before bulging the net. No Liverpool players appealed for offside but replays showed the Serbian was just ahead of their backline.
Liverpool's defence and especially Johnson had been found wanting for the goal but Sturridge dug them half out of a hole when he struck after 57 minutes when Gerrard's piledriver could only be palmed into his path by goalkeeper David De Gea.
England's Sturridge then missed three decent chances as United boss Alex Ferguson fretted in the dugout and visiting Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, scouting United ahead of their Champions League clash, raised an eyebrow beneath the hood he used to shield himself from the cold and the cameras.
As it was, United closed out the win without further alarm.
City were hardly ever in danger at sixth-placed Arsenal and despite the angry response from the famously placid home fans, referee Mike Dean had little choice but to dismiss defender Koscielny for the offending bear hug and award a penalty.
Dzeko's spot kick hit keeper Wojciech Szczesny, rebounded off the post and ran along the line into the Pole's grateful arms.
Arsenal fans, held up coming into the ground because of a suspect package, could have been forgiven for thinking it might be their day after all but it soon turned into another painful game for a team who have not won a trophy since 2005.
City have usurped Arsenal as continual title challengers and their class against 10 men soon told when Milner rifled in a smart effort in the 21st minute after a good Carlos Tevez pass following a quick free kick.
Arsenal supporters also outraged by the free kick award sang "1-0 to the referee" but that was disingenuous given the foothold of Roberto Mancini's side and it was soon 2-0.
England midfielder Milner whipped in a cross and though the keeper stopped Tevez's close range effort, Dzeko could not miss.
Arsene Wenger's team barely threatened with the inconsistent Theo Walcott isolated up front and proving again that he is not the finished article by blasting one good chance woefully wide.
City's Vincent Kompany was harshly sent off for a robust challenge with 15 minutes to go but the second half was largely a non-event in the cold, somewhere Liverpool and Arsenal could be for quite some time given United and City's dominance. DM
Photo: Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates his goal against Liverpool during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Phil Noble
"Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me 'old' when I would never call him 'short and fat?' Oh well I try so hard to be his friend - and maybe someday that will happen!" ~ Donald J Trump