text:
For many, just staying at No 1 until the Test Championship is inaugurated in 2013, would seem to represent a stern enough challenge but for Flower, the plain-speaking, painstakingly thorough team director who masterminded the team's ascent, that is nowhere near ambitious enough.
"We used the goal to be No 1 as a motivational tool but now we have achieved that what Strauss and I don't want to do is just to hang on to No 1 status," Flower said on Sunday.
"That's not a very exciting way to go about our business. We are going to have to reset our goals and I'd like to do that not only with the captains but with the team."
Flower is keen on specifics when it comes to setting targets but beyond the winning of a Test Championship and the World Cup, the latter never won by England, all new ambition is set to be individually tailored to the players.
"We've always had a goal of constant self- improvement and that doesn't change just because our ranking points change," said Flower who admitted to enjoying a modest celebration with the players in Birmingham on Saturday night.
"There's definitely large scope for improvement and I think that everyone in our dressing room realises that.
"We've also got the individual Test series which are very important in their own right. This winter we go to play Pakistan and Sri Lanka, two sides England lost to when they last toured those countries. Then we'll have the World Test Championship for the first time in 2013, which is in England.
"That is certainly something we are striving for – we have to be in the top four to get into the semi finals – and we are going to be working hard between now and then to ensure that we are a strong unit ready for that semi-final."
You could argue that England's most instructive and immediate examination of their desire to remain masters of their own destiny comes at the Oval this week, when the very un-English notion of mauling an already humiliated opponent, will be tested.
Even Steve Waugh's gimlet-eyed Australians struggled to put England away once the Ashes had been decided, which suggests competitive instincts are not summoned easily once the main prize has been won.
But Strauss's side, unchanged from the squad that assembled at Edgbaston after Jonathan Trott failed to recover from an injured shoulder, are ruthlessly ambitious and they know that a whitewash over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side will not only reinforce their dominance but add gloss as well.
"We want to win this fourth Test match and we will be doing everything over the next couple of days to get ready for it," said Flower.
"Every Test match is a really special event and something that players lucky enough to get selected realise the importance of. That is really as simple as we want to keep it at the moment."
Although there is not yet a bonus for bullying sides Flower, Hugh Morris, the managing director of England cricket, and Geoff Miller, the National Selector, will all receive one now that England have become the No 1 Test team.
The players, who get general win bonuses anyway, are believed not to have that incentive clause in their contracts, but the more they can earn with England, the less likely they are to have their heads turned by the Indian Premier League.
Mind you, if there is a greater disincentive to the toxic effects IPL can have on your Test form, than the moribund performances of India's leading players in this series, it remains to be seen.
Unlike India, committed as they are to seven weeks of IPL, England have been able to prepare thoroughly for recent Test series. Yet, if that is to continue, amid the greater demands new technology and improved fitness are set to make on players' time, then scheduling is probably the next area that requires Flower's famously close attention.
Another aspect he will focus on will be England's cricket in the sub-continent, where they have nine Tests in the next 15 months, crucial to deciding those who play in the semi-finals of the Test Championship.
Four of those will be against India, who will no doubt seek revenge for their humiliation on the quick demanding pitches here with their diametric opposite there. Such conditions can be simulated in Loughborough and also at the International Cricket Council's Academy in Dubai City, a facility England are set to use constantly when they play Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after Christmas.
Amid the meticulous preparation, and the money now spent on it - the ECB invests around £25 million in its England teams - it is easy to forget the good fortune that brought Flower and Strauss together in the first place.
But for Kevin Pietersen's difference of opinion with his head coach Peter Moores in 2008, a clash which saw both relieved of their posts, none of these achievements might have transpired.
Fortunately, the England and Wales Cricket Board spotted a sound partnership when they saw one and promptly resurrected their goal to win a global competition and become the No 1 Test team in the world.
With England hoisting the T20 last year, winning the last two Ashes series and topping the Test tree after a week of civic strife around the country, all that has been achieved.
But Flower is a perfectionist not a collector of trophies, and continues to seek improvement wherever it might be found.


text:
from Brazil
Speaks: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German
Work: writer, director Iracambi Research Center
Education: Royal College of Music, University of London
About me:
I was born in England, I"m married and have two kids and three grandkids, and I live and work with Brazilian and international students in the Atlantic Rainforest. I''m a writer and lecturer, I travel a lot, and my current challenge is learning enough spoken Japanese to be understood when I join the Japanese Peace Boat later this year! I love to travel - both for work and for fun. My last adventure was six weeks by bus, train, camel and truck along the Silk Route in Western China and around the fringes of Tibet, and I''m planning a trip to Eastern Siberia next year to visit the throat singers of Tuva. We love hosting people at Iracambi, and we''re delighted happy to be able to offer our Rio apartment so that you can enjoy the World Cup which sadly we won'';t be able to attend due to a disgracefully heavy work schedule. If you want to visit the rainforest before or after your Rio stay, lease get in touch! .
Your Rio home from home for the World Cup

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Kyle Dillingham
Dillingham can bewitch and conjure a range of emotions from his violin... The music becomes the most intriguing and seductive aspect of the production." Dillingham's solo performance in Phra Lor at Bangkok's Patravadi Theater.
The Bangkok Post
A Lifetime of Music
Kyle Dillingham, of Oklahoma City, started playing the violin when he was nine. While still in high school, Dillingham was featured twice on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry and had performed with legends Roy Clark and Hank Thompson. He later went on to receive his bachelor's degree in instrumental music performance from Oklahoma City University.
Dillingham has taken his music to over 30 countries earning him the title of "Oklahoma's Musical Ambassador."
He has performed for the King of Malaysia, the Princess of Thailand, Beijing Central Conservatory (broadcast on Chinese national television) and Singapore's National Day Celebration. Dillingham has also performed for many government leaders including the Japanese, Thai and Saudi Arabian Ambassadors.
Furthermore, as the Musical Ambassador in Residence at the University of Central Oklahoma, Dillingham uses his "musical diplomacy" to help develop and strengthen new overseas partnerships for the university.
Collaborating with Edmond composer, Callen Clarke, Dillingham has championed the premiere of eight new works with symphony orchestra in the last 5 years as a part of their project: SymphonicRevival.com.
He has been soloist with the Taipei Symphony Orchestra, the Amici New York Orchestra, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Enid Symphony Orchestra, the Oklahoma City University Orchestra, the UCO Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra and the Oklahoma Community Orchestra.
Kyle Dillingham is proud to be playing Glasser Bows exclusively.
Awards & Recognition
- Journal Record's Achievers Under 40 Recipient
- OKC Biz and Oklahoma Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Recipient
- Edmond Sun's Business Times named Kyle one of their Top 20 Under 40
- Oklahoma Creativity Ambassador
- Oklahoma's Musical Ambassador
- Oklahoma Governor's Arts Award 2009 Recipient
- 405 Magazine Best of OKC Award for Best Local Musician 2016 Recipient
- 405 Magazine Best of the 405 for Best Ambassador Who Makes You Proud To Be An Oklahoman 2017
- 405 Magazine Best of the 405 for Best Local Musician 2017 Recipient


text:
Corporate Philanthropy
"Corporate Philanthropy is the giving, without expectation of direct corporate gain, of charitable financial and in-kind grants by companies or their corporate foundations." – Definition from Cause Marketing Forum.
Many firms have corporate philanthropy policies that define the categories of causes they will support – such as health, environment, education, amateur sports, arts and social services. Firms often choose the type of charities they will support, based on the needs of the markets they serve, and/or on the profile of the products and services they sell.
An example of corporate philanthropy is the donation of $50,000 to Sechelt Hospital Foundation by The Sunshine Coast Credit Union. In the case of such a donation, a full charitable tax receipt is issued, and appropriate recognition is provided.
Making Arrangements
Please contact Sechelt Hospital Foundation,email@example.com or 604.885.8637 to make a major corporate gift or to discuss your cause-marketing program.
Next Page: Cause Marketing


text:
Results 1 to 2 of 2
Thread: This is the tale...
05-15-2012, 05:04 PM #1Newbie
- Join Date
- May 2012
- Location
- Texas!
- Posts
- 2
This is the tale...
This is the tale of Ol' Greasehands Magoo,
He could run make fast movin' them shoe!
To and fro, stop and go, so and so...
That ball said, "I make gingerbread too!"
Howdy pardners! Just wanted to introduce myself round these parts, share a tale and raise a cold one to your victory this past season. I sure didn't much like how it went down but bygones is bygones!
Welp, gonna ride out early this evening, hope y'all have yourselves a mighty fine Tuesday night.
05-15-2012, 08:29 PM #2Legendary RSR Poster
- Join Date
- Aug 2007
- Location
- Houston, TX Y'all
- Posts
- 34,414
Re: This is the tale...
Howdy back ....
Join us in the 24x7 forum. That's considered our main board and where most of the debate takes place.


text:
Leopard Gecko Community Forum
Click Here To Register and Become A Member Of The RepticZone Family
Back to Leopard Gecko Community Forum Forums Home Members Area
Lee1977 Lee1977 Lizards and more HerrL1116 KrazyKelli KrazyKelli HerrL1116 KrazyKelli HerrL1116
View Profile
Gecko advice
This is my boy i got today
I do have a few questions
Heat mats can most be used under sand?
What tempetures do they give off?
Nightlight i have heard blue mentioned what is the difference between blue and red?
Am i correct in thinking a leo doesn't need a uv light?
thanks in advance
|08/23/11 07:30pm
View Profile
Message To: Lee1977 In reference to Message Id: 2233988
Gecko advice
Ok i am guessing sand is a big NO NO is this correct?
I will probably go for some type of carpet.
I still would like to have the heat reliant in his new Viv reliant on heat mats inside the Viv as ithas a thick wooden bottom. Is this going to be possible?
|08/23/11 08:02pm
Lizards and more
View Profile
Message To: Lee1977 In reference to Message Id: 2233997
Gecko advice
sand is a no no. Try tile i heard that the carpet can sometimes get their toes caught in it and then their toes might get injured or ripped off. um not sure about the heating pads but i think its a fire safety hazard with the wood
|09/01/11 09:15am
View Profile
Message To: Lee1977 In reference to Message Id: 2233988
Gecko advice
ffff44# we go heat mats you stick under the cage its important because it helps them digest without one they will refuse to eat. One will probably stick uner 25% of their cage so no need to worry it won't give off too much heat to cook them, they are desert geckos you know, nightlights their is no difference I use a black one so it won't disturb me when I sleep but if you wanna observe them at night get a red light a bulb is just a bulb. Make sure too get a thermometer so you can observe how hot it gets, over 90 go lower in wattage under 80 go higher. Leos do not need a uvb I have never heard of a leo getting MBD but it does help them get calcium.
|11/27/11 10:42pm
View Profile
Message To: HerrL1116 In reference to Message Id: 2245507
Gecko advice
Funky stuff.
Sand is bad, as leopard geckos will eat it. There are many solid-substrate alternatives, some having been mentioned. Papertowel is most common and easiest to clean, repticarpet can be self cleaned but can get raggedy over time, tiles are great (stick with the rough kind), slate is Wonderful, and then non-adhesive shelf liner. Whichever substrate you choose will vary the heat absorbed by a UTH or lamp.
You can use a UTH or a lamp. So long as the ground of the tank is hot on one side and not on the other. UTH goes under the tank on one side, lamp goes over tank (also on one side). Dimmer helps control UTH heat. And the best thermometer out there to measure temps is a digital thermometer with a probe (measures ground heat specifically).
Temps should be in the low 90's on the hot side with a 5 to 10 degree drop to the cool. The whole thing mentioned about 'leos not eating' is that leos cannot digest food if they are not given enough heat in the tank. Such is the life of a cold-blooded creature.
I'm mostly just patching up the other posts. Lots of confusion up there.
Oh, and leos can and will get MBD, Herr... They have to have the calcium with the d3 once a week. It's not an option. MBD is So freaking common out there it isn't funny. It's almost as common as impaction. Go to google and type in 'leopard gecko with metabolic bone disease' and go to 'images'.
|12/02/11 11:12am
View Profile
Message To: KrazyKelli In reference to Message Id: 2245916
Gecko advice
Adding onto my other post (answering questions from post 1)
Your leo looks amazing. Congrads!
Already answered the heat mat question (and how to control the temps it has)
Both blue and red are acceptable. Blue emits heat without lighting up the tank, and leopard geckos cannot see the color red - so it has the generally same effect. Red makes the leo easier for you to see at night, when they are most active.
Leos are nocturnal, and thus don't need UV lighting (as UV is transmitted by the sun). If you want to get one, it will by no means hurt the lizard. In fact, I've found that leos get more vibrant with the added UVb. UV's use is to help the gecko absorb and metabolize calcium, which in turn helps the bones grow strong. That's what led to the whole discussion about MBD out of nowhere. Instead of using a UV bulb, you should dust the bugs you feed the lizard with d3 calcium/vitamins once a week. It has the same effect, just more direct.
And... I think that about covers everything =D
|12/02/11 11:23am
View Profile
Message To: KrazyKelli In reference to Message Id: 2245916
Gecko advice
Really? aint that something i have never had a leo with MBD haha but then again i always leave calcium in their cage
|12/04/11 03:45pm
View Profile
Message To: HerrL1116 In reference to Message Id: 2246166
Gecko advice
On the by, you should be careful about that as well. There's another preventable 'illness' out there called 'D3 toxicity'. That comes from dusting the insects with d3 calcium daily, or having the leos in contact with d3 calcium at all times. It has similar effects as MBD, starting with listlessness and a drunken walk.
But I'm sure you keep pure calcium in the tank at all times, and that - since it's d3-less - is safe. Just so long as the d3 is a once a week thing, everything's cool. I'm just typing all this info out so other members wont get the wrong idea. It pays to be descriptive.
|12/04/11 09:41pm
View Profile
Message To: KrazyKelli In reference to Message Id: 2246220
Gecko advice
yeah i have zoo med calcium with no D3.
|12/05/11 11:55am
Back to Leopard Gecko Community Forum Forums Home Members Area


text:
Hold consumption-related stocks for long term
Hope of a favourable monsoon that could keep inflation under check and nudge the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower interest rates; and the excess cash in the hands of government employees on the back of 7th Pay Commission recommendations has seen investors flock to consumption related stocks since March 2016 when the overall sentiment started to improve.
The Nifty India Consumption index - a gauge of the behaviour and performance of a diversified portfolio of companies representing the domestic consumption sector that includes sectors like consumer non-durables, healthcare, auto, telecom services, pharmaceuticals, hotels, media & entertainment, etc - has performed in-line with the markets, rising nearly 26%. The Nifty 50 index, too, gained ground at a similar pace.
However, a lot of stocks within the consumption space have gained much more. Zee Entertainment, Asian Paints, Page Industries, Hero MotoCorp, ITC, Britannia and Marico, for instance, are close to their respective 52-week highs; and have risen 25 - 50% since March. Others such as Maruti Suzuki, SUN TV Network and Havells India have rallied 50 - 72% during this period.
So does the rally in consumption-related stocks have more steam left, and how should you play these stocks now given the rise?
Going ahead, analysts now expect earnings to become increasingly relevant given that the stocks have rallied on positive sentiment and the gush of liquidity. Macro factors, they suggest, have already led to a large re-rating in most counters.
"We expect the market's focus to shift increasingly to earnings and fundamentals as the scope for re-rating of multiples is quite limited. Domestic positive events such as 7th Pay Commission's implementation, good monsoons and decline in interest rates have partly played out but are largely priced in," says senior executive director and co-head, Kotak Institutional Equities in a co-authored report with Sunita Baldawa.
Despite the run-up, analysts remain bullish on these stocks and suggest investors continue to stay put at least for the next two - three years in stocks of fundamentally sound companies that have earnings visibility.
"Consumption is an on-going theme in India with a huge customer base. The hope of a rate cut and 7th Pay Commission recommendations have just accelerated this theme. Having said that, one cannot paint the entire consumption theme with one brush. We are in a phenomenal bull market, and investors need to be careful where they invest. I believe these stocks can be at much higher levels in the coming years," said Jagannadham Thunuguntla, head of fundamental research at Karvy.
A good monsoon and improved sowing is likely to result in better harvest and increased rural income going ahead, analysts say. With the implementation of the seventh pay commission recommendations, they expect consumer durables, two-wheelers, passenger cars, home improvement companies - including paints, tiles, plywood etc - to witness an increased off-take in the second half of FY17. The FMCG companies are the next sector that should benefit from a consumption pick up.
On a relative basis, analysts at Prabhudas Lilladher expect the FMCG sector to outperform going ahead.
"We see stocks like Britannia Industries, Pidilite Industries, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and paint companies as stocks that have a strong growth momentum over the next few years. These are companies with free cash-flow, and the stocks need to be looked from a three-year perspective rather than the next twelve months. On Britannia, for instance, we see a price of Rs 3,800 in 18 - 24 months," says R Sreesankar, co-head for institutional equities at Prabhudas Lilladher.
Read Other Stories
Most Popular
|Gain (%)
|Sun Pharma.Inds.
|Yes Bank
|ICICI Bank
|Axis Bank
|Reliance Inds.


text:
Authorities say about 80-percent of the vehicles in question were Crown Vics, some of which were once used as police squad cars. City officials said they don't know who altered or washed the vehicle titles by failing to disclose their true history. They are not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing -- yet.
"It's a little scary," said Sam Shah, after hearing that the city took the salvaged or rebuilt cabs- which have been illegal in Chicago since 2005- off the street.
The city's department of business affairs and licensing yanked the medallions of those 339 taxicabs as a part of an investigation that began in October of last year. The probe was sparked when one of the city's 11 taxicab inspectors noticed the paint job on a cab didn't have the proper bonding and the vehicle appeared in poor condition for its year and mileage during a mandatory, twice-a-year visual and mechanical inspection. A title history search revealed the cab had a salvaged and rebuilt title although the title submitted to the city didn't indicate it.
"The majority of the titles we're seeing appear to have been washed through Indiana," said Commissioner Norma Reyes, Chgo. Dept. of Business Affairs and Licensing.
Several cab companies had medallions revoked:
While management refused to comment, some drivers spoke with ABC7.
"When I first started there brand new cabs, then started using police cars and cars from New York and so on," said Sam Skweyaiisuo, taxicab driver.
All of the companies involved must now produce the relevant documents and bills of sale for the respective vehicles.
"When I buy my cab, the title was clean, but sometimes dealers don't tell the truth," said Seridne Dia, taxicab driver.
All the cars have been labeled salvaged because they were once so severely damaged repair costs almost equaled the vehicle's value. While salvaged cabs are illegal, it is not illegal for the average motorists to buy and drive them.
So far, the city has pulled a majority of illegal cabs off the street and said the rest of them will be pulled by Friday evening.


text:
Cute and Cruelty-Free Snow Style!
Hope you all have been having a great winter! One of my favorite winter activities this year has been spending time in Big Bear, CA. My boyfriend loves snowboarding so this year I took ski lessons with my friend Claire and quickly fell in love with it! But before going, I had to stock my wardrobe with snow friendly clothing and found that it was quite the challenge to find wool-free/down-free pieces. So I'm sharing with you all the cruelty-free winter essentials I love! If you hover over the photo above and below then you'll see the tags for each piece.
Beanies: My favorite cold weather accessory is beanies! Luckily it's not too tough to find wool-free versions. I'm wearing a Forever 21 ribbed pom pom beanie I got two years ago so it's sadly sold out but I've tagged a similar one! H&M and Forever 21 are great places to look for these because they are usually made from acrylic or cotton instead of wool. Just check the tag to verify.
Gloves: Another challenging item to find is gloves because they are often filled with down. But I lucked out at a snow shop and found these Burton gloves which are actually filled with recycled polyester which makes them eco-friendly as well as vegan friendly! They also have faux-leather details on the inside and have a warm fleece lining.
Jacket: I chose this Jessica Simpson Faux Fur Hooded Jacket even though it isn't a true snow jacket because it happens to be snow and water resistant! When shopping for snow jackets, check the tag to make sure they aren't insulated with down. You can find ones that have a polyester filling instead. Also be sure your faux fur is really fur by checking the materials on the tag!
Pants: Snow pants are notoriously bulky and baggy! I dreaded having to wear snow pants but sought to find a skinny pair. I succeeded too! I found these Volcom skinny stretch snow pants which are so great! I love them because they have a lot of freedom to move but still have a slim fit.
Underlayers: Since Big Bear hasn't been below 40 degrees when I'm there, I didn't need too many layers. I just wore a pair of Beyond Yoga leggings and a thermal long sleeve top. If you're in colder climates then go for fleece lined leggings like this zig zag pair from Threads For Thought.
Shoes: I don't own a great pair of snow shoes (yet!) but I've got some suggestions for you! This lace-up pair of snow boots from DSW are cute and under $100! This faux fur pair is also pretty stylish!
What are your cruelty-free winter essentials?
2 Comments on Cute and Cruelty-Free Snow Style!
I love love love how you can hover over the picture to find the clothes you're wearing!! This might sound weird, but I felt really cool having a little dot on me in our picture (thanks to you letting me borrow your jacket). 😛 Thank you for providing us with cruelty-free & stylish winter apparel my friend. I am *so* excited to go back with you guys again now that we've got skiing down! <3Reply
I really like this post! I'm sure it would be really helpful if I ever need snow wear, so thanks for sharing! Sometimes it's just a pain in the booty to vegan clothes. I've been trying to find cute booties for Europe for months. I finally found Wills Vegan Shoes. They're from the UK. I got their Chelsea boots. Anyway. I'm just happy I found some.
& to reply to your comment on my blog, we have been working on trying to reimbursed through vanilla reload. the police say that if the money was transferred out of the country then we won't be able to get our money back. thank you for your kind words on my blog. i wish you the best of luck with you future trip! good luck with saving!


text:
As of 2016, Mandarin will be formally offered as an optional extra in South African schools.
The Basic Education Department on Wednesday said it's on track with its plans to see the implementation of Mandarin as a subject in South African schools.
The biggest criticism of the planned introduction comes from the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu), which claims adding mandarin to the curriculum is another form of colonisation.
Stephen spoke to Elijah Mhlanga of the Department of Basic Education, who says that the department is not quite clear on why there is such objection over the addition of Mandarin, particularly as this is optional.
We are not dedicating our resources for Mandarin to flourish, we are just availing it as an option. We have incremental introduction of African languages, that's a project we are funding and spending energy and resources to, that is our priority.— Elijah Mhlanga, Department of Basic Education
Listen to the conversation below:


text:
It's a funny weekend. Where do I start? There is a music night I attend on some Sundays and there is a girl there I like. I've mentioned it before but I can never really get a conversation going with her, it's just awkward silence. I've also blogged about my Friday night rock pub activities. Well, what can I say? The Sunday girl turned up at my rock club tonight! She made a bee line for me and we chatted a little. She went outside to smoke (yuk) and I followed and we chatted some more. Downsides are that there were times when the conversation dropped but I think I was quite good at picking it back up. Ultimately she ended it by saying she was off home but wanted to talk to her friends "over there" first. Upsides are that I think conversation went ok, I wasn't so drunk I couldn't say much but I was merry enough to be chatty (for me). There was a fair amount of her touching my arm too. But what does that mean? Does she like me? Or is she just a touchy-feely type? When I watch her at the Sunday club she is often touching people so maybe it's just her way? Damn, why can't I understand women??!!
I didn't reciprocate any of the touching but it was only afterwards that I thought I should have…have I missed a trick now? When she said she was leaving I did hold her around the waist and lean in to do the cheek kiss which is completely outside of my nature but I guess I wanted to show her…f**k, I don't know what. Should I go see her on Sunday and make a move? I don't know, I really don't know.
Other impending disasters are that a work colleague has their birthday and they are having a BBQ. I invited my "friend" to it only cos I knew he'd say no. Expect he didn't. Worst still he wants to stay at my place so he can have some drinks. Obviously I would have gone to the BBQ for 30 mins tops then left. Now I have to stay there for maybe 6 hours, absolutely bored out of my skull so that my "guest" can do the "NT" thing. And I have to spend all of tomorrow making my flat acceptable for human contact in preparation.
There's more. Someone I did some work for "off the clock" wants to meet me for a drink. It is happening in a few weeks and I am stressed about that, I have nothing to talk to him about. Also I *think* he is gay. That doesn't bother me, but should I take him to a gay bar? Or should I approach the issue and sound him out first? Or will he be offended cos he just wants to go for a drink and his sexuality is irrelevant?
Testing times ahead.
Saturday, 25 April 2009
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
DENY Belle13
Belle13 4 O Clock Tea London Map Coaster Set
Art Title: 4 o clock tea london map
Say goodbye to water rings on your furniture and hello to the stylish solution: the DENY Designs Coaster Set. Available in a set of four, you can also opt for the coaster tray to house the set or go the a la carte route. Either way, your glasses are going to get a fun drinking companion!
- Set of four high-density satin finish fiberboard coasters with the same design printed on each
- Available with optional coaster tray made from 100% sustainable, eco-friendly flat grain amber bamboo wood with printed interior tray insert featuring matching image
- Custom made in the USA
- Estimated Ship Date: 5 – 10 business days
- This item is eligible for a return or exchange in new condition within 30 days
Coasters: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1/4"
Coaster Tray: 4" x 4" x 1 3/4"
Paula lives in Romania and has an affinity for old things. She's a nature lover and enjoys mixing and matching bits and pieces. Her art is all about storytelling with a bit of surreal sometimes, a bit of vintage some other times. Her influences... life as it is or as she imagines it. She doesn't have any particular artist or art movement that influence her. She just does whatever crosses her mind but almost always trying to tell a story.


text:
The preschool program provides an inviting and safe environment that encourages students to grow socially, physically, and academically. Students are given the opportunity to participate in...View more info
Elementary School
The West Platte Elementary School carefully considers all aspects of a child's development. We believe that children can best acquire a rich body of knowledge and the skills needed for future...View more info
High School
The West Platte High School program enables students to pursue the intellectual, ethical, and physical elements of well-rounded education. We understand these elements to include: the ability...View more info


text:
Hail to the Thief (2003)
This song was a revival. Kid A and Amnesiac, while great, were claustrophobic and paranoid. As fans, we longed for a little taste of the old Radiohead: confident, a little bitter, and hard. This song announced a step back that way, but with a twist. This song really hit home for me when I watched a broadcast of their Glastonbury performance of it. The song begins a little comtemplative, a little soft, a little dull. Then with one sudden point, and a swift upstrum, the song erupts with everyone going a hundred miles an hour. Oh, what the heck.
Notable lyric: It's the devil's way now / There is no way out / You can scream & you can shout / It is too late now / Because / You have not been / paying attention


text:
Ever get confused on exactly which JLU characters have been made in plastic form? I know I do. Check out our master-listing of characters to help clarify things:
Batman News from Legions of Gotham Copyright © 2003-2016 The Atari Nation.
Visit the other sites in our network The Atari Nation, TMNT Collector, Ghostbusters Collector and Toy Story/Pixar Collector


text: I don't understand how to manage my gba games (saves). As i would understand the best way is to flash the rom in play it as long as you want and then backup the save when you want to change the game. But i was unsuccessful as the game does not keep the save when i turn my DS off... Can someone tell me the best way with the button to press.


text:
Even during the start of human settlement, many people already came up with their own ideas, beliefs, philosophies, research, experiments, surveys and redesigning of their thoughts in order to bring myths into reality. People have contributed to science as a means in studying various areas of nature in order for mankind to prosper.These geniuses have focused a keen interest in every event from when they were kids. Their passion, zeal, effort, and hard work that they have done helped discover something new in regards to the world that people live in today.
All of these events that the world witnesses today wouldn't have taken in its form without the world's most influential scientists.
Aristotle was a Greek scientist and philosopher in the ancient times. He was a tutor of Alexander the Great and a student of Plato. Born in 384 BC he was not only a scientist, but he was also a biologist, ethicist, zoologist, political scientist and the master of logic and rhetoric. He even gave theories in subjects metaphysics and physics.
Archimedes is regarded as the greatest mathematician of all time. He developed the influential and profound knowledge of engineering and mathematical physics that is widely used in constructions and machines today. Born in 287 BC, he is considered as one of the excellent scientists that have broken through both practice and theories.
Galileo Galilei
Galileo is widely accepted as the father of modern science due to his discoveries in physics and astronomy.
At first, he was studying medicine as per wishes of his father, but then he chose to enhance his career in mathematics and science, thus made the very first telescope as a means to observe the planets and the stars.
He even discovered the pendulum and its law as he watched the chandelier swing at a cathedral located in Pisa. Another discovery he had was the surface of the moon was not that smooth, yet it contained holes and burrows in what he referred to as the crater.
Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday is a British citizen and a son of a blacksmith. He had to leave school when he was in fourth grade. He then started working in bookbinding, which was the time he taught himself how to read and write. He then had this fascination with science, especially in electricity after he seriously studied a lot of academic works during his days.
Faraday is widely known for his discoveries with field theory, electromagnetic rotations, and inductions, magneto-optical effect, and dia-magnetization.
Thomas Alva Edison
Given the nickname "The Wizard of the Menlo Park", he excelled in both being an inventor and scientist. Edison has patented a total of 1,093 inventions during his lifetime. Majority of his inventions included the phonographs, batteries, mining, cement, powers, telegraphs and lights.
He even improved the telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell, and also invented a kinetoscope that was utilized for viewing the moving films. People witness Edison be working over 20 hours a day. Read More


text:
One thing we love about our Foodie Pantry Box is that almost everything inside is full size. In this recipe, we were able to use products from three different boxes!
This is a tasty combination with lots of flavors and well, there's bacon involved so obviously it's going to be good!
Here we go.
For the shrimp:
-1 lb peeled and de-veined shrimp
-1/2 cup shredded coconut (we used Let's Do Organic)
-4 tbsp. flour (we used Blend by Orly London Blend)
-6 tbsp. bread crumbs (we used Aleia's Gluten Free Panko)
-2 egg whites, whip until slightly frothy
For the succotash:
-2 cups corn
-4 slices bacon, chopped and cooked
-1/2 red pepper, diced
-1 green onion, chopped
-Preheat oven to 450 degrees and prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick spray
-Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
-In a bowl, combine the coconut, flour and bread crumbs.
-Dip one shrimp in the egg whites, then press into the coconut mixture, coating evenly.
-Set each shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
-Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning half way through. The shrimp should be opaque on the inside and crunchy on the outside.
-Sautee bacon until fully cooked, set aside. Do not discard bacon grease.
-Sautee peppers and green onion in the bacon grease until tender, set aside.
-Cook the corn in a pot until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
-Add bacon, peppers and green onion to the corn and mix until fully blended.
Serve together and enjoy!


text:
Poetry 2
The colour of YOU
He's my Peace, my Smile, my Sigh
My Laughter, my Sunshine, my Joy
He's my Hope, my Sorrow, my Pain
My Hunger, my Thirst, my Shame
He's my Life, my Cloud, my Fame
My Moon, my Star, my Rain
He's my Silence, my Comfort, my Fear
He soothes, he pampers and dries my tears
He's my In, my Out, to have and to hold
My Protector and the Guardian of my Soul
He's Red, he's Brown, he's Purple and Blue
Blameless, Spotless, He's oh so true
These are the clues
to the colour of
- Charm
The outbreak: Ebola
Treatment centres are unable to cope
with the outbreak of the Ebola virus
It is worse than SARS, cholera and taking dope
This has now become oh so serious
People are becoming curious
Flights being cancelled
Thousands dying
Where is God?
Is He watching?
The outbreak spreads from West Africa,
Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria
The many deaths vastly underestimate its magnitude
Incubation period from two to 21 days, that's its attitude
It is no respecter of persons -
Children, adults, health workers,
Even doctors are dying, for certain
How can we stop this outbreak from spreading?
Is it to practise good hygiene or just to wash our hands?
As people are dying, we need to understand
Isolating Ebola patients is critical
As the disease spreads, it affects us physically
It is transmitted by our body fluids, such as
Saliva, blood, sweat and urine
This is now a crisis, typical
Therefore, to stop this outbreak
You now need to know the facts and take control
As this Ebola virus is severe and often fatal
and spreads through contact; it's not normal
It is transmitted from wild animal to human
Occurs mostly in remote villages, rainforests
West and Central Africa
Ebola's symptoms include:
Fever, intense weakness and muscle pain,
headache, sore throat, diarrhoea and vomiting
And these are your facts, there is nothing to gain
with more deaths still hovering
As we all pray for God's divine intervention
that this Ebola outbreak will cease or retract
- Charm
Love stays, in spite of the years
like the day star, rising despite days
Love remains in spite of the pain, like
a grieving bird to an empty nest in vain.
It rises in arid doom like a thriving rose without
its roots
It shoots, though bearing no fruits, and slowly
hardens into truth.
Love is, despite times and changing seasons
forever, as the timeless moon - never tires,
it's never a liar. It holds against enduring storms,
like proud-necked waves in ageless blows
like gravity, holding despite time, like fierce wings
lifting without air, love falls by its own flames -
and from its ashes, it rises again.
- Homer Sylvester
Bill ah kill
People, unnu see how di bill dem a run race?
The rent, it tek fus place,
The light bill follow behind,
And the water rate, no bother talk, to pay it
mi ah fi commit a crime,
mi phone, it get turn off 'cause mi cyan
afford anodda dime,
And grocery, dat tap buy lang time.
Gas, mi nuh bodda wid dat
mi use coal and cook mi pot,
it 'cause mi hand dem fi tun black,
But mi nuh worry bout dat,
cus it really stop a gap.
A lot of people a drop,
An' ah nuh by gunshot,
No! Dem nuh get nuh stab or chop,
Nuh Mr Stress gi dem heart attack!
Mi wuk so hard but mi still affi beg,
'Cause everything out deh cost ah arm and ah leg,
sometimes is not only crime and violence
alone ah kill …
Is dem damn UTILITY BILL!
- Ardnas Rednaxela
Faith and hope
When your skies are grey
Don't be dismayed
It's just happiness delayed
Brighter days will come again
Sunshine appears after the rain
Then joy replaces pain
Through it all, you must cope
Have faith, have hope
In challenging times
Difficult and painful moments
Look beyond the woes
Life has its ebbs and flows
Problems arise to test our mettle
Soon the dust will settle
To conquer, fight to hold on
Faith and hope will keep you strong
Worry, unease, confusion, grief
Those times when I have to dig deep
To find the answers I seek
Faith and hope renew my belief
That tomorrow will bring relief
Without them, I'd be lost
They're guiding lights in my darkness
For me, they're angels!
- S. Dionne Phillips
Positioning yourself for God's best
You try, you fail, then you ask why?
You fast, you pray, you read the scriptures,
but still you see no changes.
You fall down, you get up, but you still feel like you're down.
You try everything, but there is still a void to be filled
You feel like there are skeletons in your closet and a monster to be killed
You now want things to get better, but then you realise that better is not good enough,
so you decide to get God's best
You now decide to put yourself to the test to receive God's best, but "Am I in the right position?" you ask yourself
Are you in the position to receive God's best?
In the right position, you will be ready to receive God's best
In the right position, you will receive what you need to pass your test
Position yourself and you will not only receive God's goods and belongings but also God's best …
- Roshain R. Greensword
Her touch through the phone
I'm here in this night trying,
Trying to figure out if what we had was real.
I'm here tonight wondering,
Wondering if the feelings that I used to have for you was surreal.
The effortless connection we had,
The playful moments we shared,
And all this was done while we were miles apart.
I'm here thinking, thinking how hard we used to laugh,
At the silly things of the past.
You were my pictorial doll, you defined the 'I' in my inspiration,
You were the 'D' in my determination.
That was my thought, my silly imagination,
Not knowing you would run away from me one day.
I told you how disappointed I was, how mad I was,
Because you were saying it wasn't when it was,
And it was when truly it wasn't.
But I have hopped over the hurdles of the shattered past,
And have encouraged myself that you are a better woman today,
A woman who will last.
We touched through the phone.
You painted a picture of what love should look like,
Invisibly you touched me with the feelings of what love should feel like.
You offered me a drink of what love should taste like,
While blowing the aroma of your love smell, it was like a love spell.
You spoke with such surety,
It echoed a love sound, Chanette, you had me spellbound.
I know it may seem cheesy, because it's just a memory.
I'm uncertain if it was really love,
But I'm sure that I immensely liked you.
I saw you as a little princess in my fairy-tale world,
With tiny hands, in my eyes, you were the perfect girl.
You're not Usain Bolt, but you broke the 'beautiful girl record',
When I thought we were, while smiling I whispered, "Thank you, Lord."
You touched me through the phone,
With hands operating wirelessly you caressed me.
Stop me before the relationship police arrest me.
I promised to write for and to you, but really I just want to hold you,
And touch you - not illegally, just gently and carefully.
To actualise my once-upon-a-time imagination
Of you and I like Alice in wonderland.
I'm happy that you were born, and I know I'm not the only one.
Not sure if our experience was real, or it was my imagination,
No doubt it was a good presentation.
A great lady you are and one day a great mom - to be.
Not for a show, but to be a great example wherever you go.
- Daron Chosen Smith
Be patient
With time, in time, there will be a ray of sunshine
Don't give up or give in, there is a coming win
When the pressure of patiently waiting turns to victory
Celebration will greet you with the smiling trophy
The trophy will speak to you and say, "I am so happy to be in your hand …
"It was hard and almost impossible to endure but here I am."
Now with tear-filled eyes you look to the sky but cannot utter a word
The humility of victory after pain and suffering gives you wings like birds
So fly, go to places you've never been; meet the world, greet kings
Greet presidents, change your residence, live life, and get married
Be a husband, be a wife, have kids, and give, not to mention drink porridge
Eat sausage, eat eggs, keep a level head, and if you're a vegetarian
Eat up this vegan inspiration that is as green as a forest, can you see the trees?
And live for others as you live for yourself, God did make you blessed indeed.
- Czedale Smallwood


text:
Vintage Printables for Your Walls
Check out this ad I found over at The Graphics Fairy !
The bicycle first caught my eye...but then the name of the wheel makers stopped me in my tracks! Apparently there's wheel makers on my husbands side of the family! I am thinking of actually paying to get this printed off huge, and making a big vintage sign out of it!


text:
I draw my own patterns: a same pattern can be used once or twice but I always change details (arms shape, paws length, belly more or less plump…) and of course the materials. Consequently, I never create the same bear twice: each piee is a OOAK artist bear, even if they certainly look like siblings! Each bear is 5 or 6 way jointed, which allows it to take many life-like poses. I also add wire in the upper arms to add even more realism.
The workshop… where OOAK artist bears fall from the stars!
My bears are made of mohair or alpaca. These materials are soft and dense, I love working on such high quality fabric! I chose to only work with straight fabric, more difficult to use because you have to be careful at the fur's direction and it is impossible to hide sewing mistakes, unlike curled fabric. Straight mohair or alpaca allows to distinguish the bear's figure and proportions, conversely to curly fabric which blurs everything. I cut the pattern with much care, not to make holes in the fur. Then, I sew the pieces together.
Making the head is the moment I prefer. After all the sewing, it's time for pure creation! Putting a nose more or less big, positioning the eyes, sculpting the face… I try to create a kind of harmony, this part is decisive: according to me, this is precisely what provokes love at first sight, and the urge to adopt a bear. I create the nose in fimo, so that it is adapted to the bear's face curves, I place it and it helps me decide where I will sew the ears and insert the eyes. To give life to a bear, I spend much time on the expression: I sculpt the face with scissors. It's a very delicate moment because i I cut too much, I must start over again. Unlike techniques which allow to add material, like needle-felting, scissor sculpting is definitive, it is not allowed to rectify or hide something that went wrong. I position the glass eyes, I create some shadows and sculpt his wistful look. Then, I insert the joints and stuff the members with filling material and sand, so that the bear gets a good foundation. Sometimes, I also needle sculpt foot and paw-pads to the bear.
I finish with the back seam, which signs the bear's birth. Every time it's a surprise to discover whether it's a boy or a girl… There goes all the magic of OOAK artist bear making! With the help of my daughter Charlotte, who is my best support and critic, we choose a name for the new born.
My OOAK artist bears are textile sculptures: as they are not toys, they are not suitable for children under 14.
I invite you to discover a TV report about my workshop (English subtitles available):


text:
Eddy Current testing is an efficient and precise method. This type of nondestructive examination is particularly helpful to evaluate heat exchangers and aircraft parts and components.
In liquid penetrant nondestructive testing, dye flows into a sample's cracks and defects and makes them visible, either to the naked eye or under fluorescent light. In much the same way, Element Materials Technology scientists employing Eddy Current inspection direct electrical currents to flow over a sample.
A flow of periodic electrical currents in conductors called probes creates varying electromagnetic fields. These probes are placed in close proximity to the surfaces of the test materials, and can detect effects of processing and shaping operations during production, as well as corrosion damage or cracking for most nonmagnetic metals and alloys.
Eddy current techniques are commonly used for the nondestructive examination and condition monitoring of a large variety of metallic structures, including heat exchanger tubes, aircraft fuselage, and aircraft structural components.
Services and Standards
ASTM International
Aerospace Industries Association/National Aerospace Standards Metric Standard
Read More
Comprehensive Non Destructive Testing Services
Element offers a complete range of NDT capabilities along with unparalleled expertise and worldwide capacity. Element's NDT services can be provided both in the laboratory and at virtually any customer site across the US, UK, and Europe.
Ready to request a quote?
Our deliverable is certainty - high quality data, test reports and certificates that you can absolutely rely on when making decisions about your materials and compliance. Engage with an expert today.
Our capabilities
Full Materials Testing Service Range
4 MeV Radiographic Inspection Abrasion and Wear Testing Aerospace Fasteners Aircraft Interiors Flammability Testing Chemical Analysis Chemical Composition Services Chemical Processing Composite Testing Contamination Testing Corrosion Testing Die Steel Qualification Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Eddy Current Inspection Etching Expert Witness Services Failure Analysis Fastener Testing Fatigue Testing
FEA Foam Testing FTIR Fractography Services Fracture Toughness Hardness Testing Hydrostatic Testing Impact Liquid Penetrant Inspection Magnetic Particle Material Properties Mechanical Testing Metallography and Micro Examination Metallurgical Testing NDT Field Services Nondestructive Testing and Inspection Nonmetals Failure Analysis Nonmetal Mechanical Testing Nonmetal Testing
On-site metallographic examination Paint and Coating Material Testing Services Passivation Polymer Matrix Composite Testing Polymer Testing Services Positive Material Identification Radiographic Inspection Residual Stress Measurement Residue Analysis Sour Service Corrosion Testing Stress Rupture and Creep Testing Stress Strain Analysis Tensile Testing Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) Ultrasonic Testing Ultraviolet Exposure Visual Inspection Weld Testing Methods


text:
Do you wish that you could actually afford certain items, but you don't bother because of the cost? By using coupons, there may be something you can do. Everyone knows about these things, but it is not commonly used. Keep reading to learn some valuable coupon tips.
Use coupons if you see buy one item get the second item free specials running at stores. This can greatly reduce your bill. In addition to receiving a free item, you also receive the item you buy at a discount. If you use your coupons right, you can get items for less than half of the original cost.
Don't use your coupons right away. Waiting until the product of your choice is also on sale can make coupon savings even better. This lets you multiply your savings quickly.
Every week, you should set aside one day to look for coupons that apply to your purchases. This streamlines finding discounts for you. You can always clip something if you happen to catch it, but take one day to really go through newspapers and Internet sites to see what you can find to help you for the upcoming week.
Register at online coupon and discount promotion sites. There are a lot of people who can help you, and you can find coupons online so you can really save money. These sites allow you print coupons and also interact with others to gain knowledge of the best buys and offers.
Using coupons is easy to do. You'll be able to easily use them with the information presented here. It is all about keeping all of this info in mind. You may want to print a copy of this piece and reference it while clipping coupons. Before too long, your coupon use will start saving you money and increasing your bank balance!Copyright 2014 , All rights Reserved.


text:
I'm pleased to have the wonderful Amy Plum here with us at BCM again today. As part of the IF I SHOULD DIE blog tour, hosted by Mundie Moms (you can follow along with the tour by following THIS LINK), Amy was awesome enough to grant us an interview. But first, here's a little about the book:
IF I SHOULD DIE by Amy Plum
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Vincent waited lifetimes to find me, but in an instant our future together was shattered. He was betrayed by someone we both called a friend, and I lost him. Now our enemy is determined to rule over France's immortals, and willing to wage a war to get what they want.
It shouldn't be possible, none of it should be, but this is my reality. I know Vincent is somewhere out there, I know he's not completely gone, and I will do anything to save him.After what we've already fought to achieve, a life without Vincent is unimaginable. He once swore to avoid dying—to go against his nature and forsake sacrificing himself for others—so that we could be together. How can I not risk everything to bring my love back to me?
After being raised in Birmingham, Alabama, in a rather restrictive environment, AMY PLUM escaped to Chicago to an even more restrictive environment at a university that expelled people for dancing. (And where she was called to the dean's office for "wearing too much black".) After all of that restrictiveness, she was forced to run far far away, specifically to Paris, France, where she only wore black and danced all she wanted.
After five years in Paris, she ventured to London, where she got an M.A. in Medieval Art History, specializing in Early Sienese Painting (1260-1348) mainly because it promised almost no hope of finding a paying job afterward.
Amy managed to find work in the world of art and antiques in New York. But after almost a decade of high-pressure lifestyle in the Big Apple, she swapped her American city for a French village of 1300 inhabitants.
After signing with HarperCollins for the DIE FOR ME series, Amy left her job as an English professor at Tours University to write full-time. She now lives in Paris with her two kids and big red dog Ella.


text:
Bus from Manchester to Dundee
Book your bus ticket to Dundee from Manchester today
Duration 6 hours 15 minutes (fastest time)
Departures Up to 3 services per day
Why travel with megabus?
Free Wi-Fi onboard*
Charging points onboard*
Free 20kg luggage allowance
Great value fares
4 million happy customers
* Subject to availability
Manchester to Dundee bus details
Our route M11 bus stops at 8 stops between Manchester and Dundee. The bus sets off from Shudehill Interchange, Stand G and drops you off at Seagate Bus Station
 • Corporation Street
 • Shudehil Interchange
 • Manchester Airport
megabus tickets are available from megabus staff or from the megabus self service ticket machines at Manchester Shudehill Interchange
megabus experience
Never been on one of our buses? Well now you can experience what we have to offer from the comfort of your own home.
Check out the megabus experience with our amazing videos and 3D tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Dundee by bus?
The fastest bus from Manchester to Dundee takes 6 hours 15 minutes
When is the first bus from Manchester to Dundee?
The earliest bus from Manchester to Dundee leaves at 05:05
When is the last bus from Manchester to Dundee?
The latest bus from Manchester to Dundee leaves at 18:45
How many daily bus trips are there from Manchester to Dundee?
Megabus runs up to 3 trips per day from Manchester to Dundee


text:
A Libyan intelligence official told the BBC on Wednesday that senior Islamic State commanders are moving into Libya, along with a growing number of foreign fighters flowing into the battleground city of Sirte.
Sirte, the birthplace of former dictator Moammar Qaddafi, is largely under ISIS control at the moment. Unknown assassins have been picking off Islamic State militants, including some high-profile targets like commander Abdullah Hamad al-Ansari.
ISIS is retaliating with what Newsweek describes as a "strategy of fear over the coastal city's population that had success in the Syrian city of Raqqa, and the Iraqi city of Mosul." This includes such atrocities as a hanging evidently carried out by an ISIS militant in a wheelchair.
The BBC cites "disagreements between rival administrations" in Libya as an important reason ISIS has been able to consolidate its grip on Sirte. To put it more bluntly, there are two warring governments in Libya, and the discord between them has given ISIS an opportunity to establish a foothold.
While ISIS is "believed to have received support from some loyalists of the former regime," the Libyan intelligence chief in the city of Misrata, Ismail Shukri, said foreign fighters have been reinforcing the Islamic State position. He described the fighters as a mixture of Tunisians, Egyptians, Sudanese, Algerians, Syrians, and Iraqis, the latter mostly veterans of Saddam Hussein's old army, which means they would have useful military experience.
Along with these fighters have come ISIS leaders looking to go to ground in Libya, as their forces are hit by international airstrikes in Iraq and Syria. "Some of their members, especially those with long-term importance to IS, are taking refuge here. They view Libya as a safe haven," Shukri explained.
Libyan military forces indicated a desire to hit ISIS in Sirte, but a skeptical BBC saw "little evidence of an imminent confrontation," interviewing a Libyan commander who said his forces desperately needed NATO support.
Western governments are concerned enough about the ISIS threat in Libya to send in some special-forces units, and discuss training up the Libyan military, although such support will be difficult to provide as long as two warring governments both claim authority over the country.
U.S. officials confirmed that ISIS's numbers have increased to some 5,000 fighters in Libya, even as their force in Iraq and Syria diminishes for the first time in the conflict, a reduction cited as evidence that foreign fighters are no longer flowing in to replenish the Islamic State's military.
"The increasing ISIS presence in Libya has drawn increasing concern from American security officials," reports ABC News.
"Two weeks ago, the National Security Council discussed how the U.S. could target ISIS in Libya, though no military options were presented," ABC continues. "Officials say those meetings looked at ways the U.S. could work with international partners against ISIS in Libya and supporting a new unity government. Future U.S. military options could result in airstrikes targeting against ISIS and possible support for militias opposed to ISIS, though no decisions were made."
The New York Times reports that, during a meeting with advisers last week, President Obama was pressured to approve the use of American military force against ISIS in Libya. There are concerns that ISIS could use Libya as a gateway to Europe.
The president was said to be "wary of embarking on an intervention in another strife-torn country," so he told his aides to "redouble their efforts to help form a unity government in Libya at the same time the Pentagon refines its options, which include airstrikes, commando raids or advising vetted Libyan militias on the ground."
The Times piece also mentions ISIS commanders heading into Libya, but it does not portray them as fleeing airstrikes to seek cover in Libyan bolt-holes. Instead, the NYT reports that top leadership of ISIS in Syria has "sent half a dozen top lieutenants to Libya to help organize what Western officials consider the most dangerous of the group's eight global affiliates."
If U.S. military action in Libya is approved, these ISIS commanders could be targeted by special forces operators. There seem to be few good alternatives to sending in American troops, as U.S. special-ops leaders looking for allies in Libya have found the many competing militia groups to be "unreliable, unaccountable, poorly organized and divided by region and tribe."


text:
Students Graduate with Minor in Entrepreneurship
Chapel Hill, N.C. — UNC-Chapel Hill's economics department held a special ceremony May 10 to honor 50 new graduates representing 21 majors who earned a minor in entrepreneurship.
Joe DeSimone, the Chancellor's Eminent Professor of Chemistry at UNC, was keynote speaker, introduced by Senior Associate Dean for Social Sciences and International Programs Karen Gil, who oversees the entrepreneurship minor. Graduates Ryan Perlowin and Carlos Toriello also spoke at the ceremony.
"The summer internship program provides a wonderful learning opportunity for our students," said economics professor John Stewart, who directs the minor. "Students get the chance to see how the things they have learned in the classes can actually be applied to real world problems in the businesses and nonprofits where they intern. We view the internship component of the minor as one of the keys to our success with this program."
Perlowin, an English major, said that with the exception of the Tar Heels winning the national basketball championship, the entrepreneurship minor was the best experience he had at Carolina. "The entrepreneurship minor changed my way of thinking," said Perlowin. "I learned about the potential to innovate in any field across a broad range." Perlowin said he looked forward to every entrepreneurship class, and noted the strong support and accessibility of the teachers. "I developed some important relationships and strong bonds with the faculty."
The minor's required internship was "the most influential experience of my life," Perlowin said, and he credits it with completely changing his career path.
"At first I was undecided about going to Beijing for my internship," said Perlowin. But then his program mentor, University Entrepreneur-in-Residence Buck Goldstein, reminded him that this was an historic time to go to Beijing, with the Olympics held there and the country's economy opening to foreign investment. "He said it was an incredible opportunity I should not pass up, and I realized he was right, so I took it."
Perlowin and 15 other students completed internships through the CEI Beijing Program in summer 2009. Perlowin's internship with Alan Wong, an American entrepreneur who has opened several successful restaurants in Beijing, led him to reconsider his career direction, and he will be working as a manager-in-training with Union Square Hospitality Group in New York after graduation.
Chase Beck also described his internship in Beijing as a one-of-a kind opportunity. Beck, a public relations major in UNC's School of Journalism and Mass Communications, interned with Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide in Beijing. "The whole experience of the entrepreneurship minor led me to a new way of thinking, and seeing things from a different perspective," said Beck.
Beck saw the entrepreneurship minor as a way to gain business knowledge and experience while pursuing a major other than business. He credits the internship opportunity and the outstanding professors in the minor with his being selected as one of only six participants of the National Football League's Junior Rotational Program, which he will begin in June. He will spend two years completing 6-12 month projects at the NFL in areas such as marketing, event planning and media sales.
The minor in entrepreneurship is a key program of the Carolina Entrepreneurial Initiative, offered by the economics department to undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences. The minor focuses on helping students complement their major area of study with an understanding of what is involved in creating new commercial, social, scientific and artistic ventures.
As many as 15 additional students are expected to graduate with a Minor in Entrepreneurship in August and December.


text:
Lots of Munster medals won
On Sunday last the Munster Senior, junior and under 23 triple jumps and Master's Indoor Championships were in Nenagh and Waterford athletes did extremely well Two Waterford AC athletes both won titles in the triple jumps, Grace Furlong in the under 23 with a new record of 10.83 metres and Emily O'Mahony in the junior with Lorna Mohahan Ferrybank third and Furlong and O'Mahony finished first and second in the senior championship. Denise O'Connor Tramore won the senior 400 metres and was second in the 200 metres, Yurig Kanash West Waterford was second in the senior pole vault
In the Master's there were many medals won in different categories. For Waterford AC Paschal Halley won the over 45 60 m hurdles, 400 metres and long jump and was second in the 200 metres. Tony Quinlan won the 800 metres o35. Silver medals over 35 went to Liz Colcough in the 200 metres, Mark Mc Kenna 3000 metres and John Dineen was third in the 200 and 400 metres and Ian O'Byrne third in the 1500 metres and Donnacha Dennehy again was third in the long jump o40. For West Waterford Joe Gough won o 65 the 200 metres in record time and also the 400 metres, Terri Gough won the over 70 60m, 200 m 400 m and shot putt and Mossie Keogh was third in the 800 m o40. Gregory Fitzgerald had two thirds over 45 the 60 and 400 metres For Tramore Shirley Fennelly won the o45 60 metres and long jump and was third in the shot putt while Frances O'Connor won the o55 200 and 800 metres.
Joe's Record
At an Indoor meeting organised by Athletics Ireland in Abbotstown last Thursday evening Joe Gough West Waterford competing in the over 65 400 metres set new National figures in the age group. He was timed at 59.57 beating the the old mark of 63.98 by over 4 seconds.
Week End Fixtures
On Saturday next the All Ireland Indoor Combined Events in all age groups are in Athlone with a 10 am start and a small number of athletes from Waterford will compete. On Sunday the Munster Juvenile Indoor Relay Championships are in Nenagh the ages are under 10 to under 19 and again a small entry from Waterford is expected,first event at 11 am. On Sunday week 28 th The All Ireland Junior and under 23 Championships are in Athlone.
Sunday's Road Races in the county
Here at home on Sunday next there are road fixtures in the city and Dungarvan. In the city the Annual St Paul's Parish Annual Frank Leahy Memorial 5 miles Road Race and 3 miles walk will be starting near St Paul's Church in the City, walk 12.30 pm, run 1pm. Entries at St Paul's Parish Hall on the day. In Dungarvan the 30 th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan up Run is in Colligan Wood outside Dungarvan over 5 miles. It starts at 12 noon, preceded by the Colligan Shield run for juveniles at 11.30 am.
Waterford Schools X Country
On Friday January 26 th the Waterford Secondary Schools X Country Championships are in St Augustine's College Grounds Abbeyside.
Waterford AC AGM
On Wednesday January 24th at 7 pm the AGM of Waterford AC senior club is in The Viking Hotel (Ramada) Cork Road and all members asked to attend.
Road Races coming up
Sunday Feb 4th John Treacy 10 miles Dungarvan, Saturday February 10 th Anne Valley 5 mls Dunhill. Sunday February 25 th Kilmacthomas 5 Km , Sunday March 11 th Deise College Dungarvan 10 km, Friday April 6 th Ballinroad 5 km , Friday April 13 th Butlerstown 4 miles, Sunday April 22 nd Ferrybank GAA 10 km All West Waterford Summer Series now up on their website. next week we hope to have the Carrick Series dates. Any group wishing to organise a race should have it up in the public eye well in advance and avoid clashing with events in the county close to the date making sure it is insured -remember any accidents etc the buck stops with the organisers be this a group,club or even a few individuals.
Award Ceremony
The Credit Union Overall Supreme Young Athlete for 2017 will be announced at a function in The Dome WIT on Friday January 26th. 12 monthly winners in the under 13 to under 19 age groups will be vying for the title,8 eight from Waterford AC, two from Tramore and one each from West Waterford and Ferrybank.


text:
March 17, 2008 23:59 ET
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2008) - Canadian Oil Sands Trust (TSX:COS.UN) ("Canadian Oil Sands") today announced that crude oil production from the Syncrude facility is expected to average about 265,000 barrels per day (97,000 barrels per day net to the Trust) for the first quarter of 2008. While Syncrude has been undergoing various initiatives with a view to achieving higher production, the reduced production to date following the disruption at the end of January/early February has resulted in a shortfall of about 5 million barrels, gross to Syncrude. The planned turnaround of the first of two cokers is still scheduled to occur in early April with a second coker turnaround planned for later in the year. Given the production shortfall to date, we are revising our estimated production for the quarter from 29 million to 24 million barrels and also adjusting our annual production target from 115 million barrels to a new target of 108 million barrels. The expected annual production range for 2008 has been reduced from 110 to 120 million barrels (gross to Syncrude) to 105 to 112 million barrels. The impact of this lower 2008 production on operating costs and capital expenditures is being assessed and updated guidance for the year is expected to be provided at the time first quarter results are released in late April.
Located near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Syncrude Canada operates large oil-sands mines and an upgrading facility that produces a light, sweet crude oil on behalf of its joint venture owners, which include Canadian Oil Sands Limited, ConocoPhillips Oilsands Partnership II, Imperial Oil Resources, Mocal Energy Limited, Murphy Oil Company Ltd., Nexen Oil Sands Partnership, and Petro-Canada Oil and Gas.
Canadian Oil Sands provides a pure investment opportunity in the Syncrude Project through its 36.74 per cent working interest. The Trust is an open-ended investment trust managed by Canadian Oil Sands Limited and has approximately 479.4 million units outstanding, trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol COS.UN.
Advisory: in the interest of providing Canadian Oil Sands Trust ("Canadian Oil Sands" or the "Trust") unitholders and potential investors with information regarding the Trust, including management's assessment of the Trust's future plans and operations, certain statements throughout this release contain "forward-looking statements" under applicable securities law. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the expected production at Syncrude for the first quarter and the year; the continued work that Syncrude is undertaking to obtain higher production levels; any impact that this lower production will have on operating costs or capital expenditures and the timing for Canadian Oil Sands to provide updated guidance. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur. Although the Trust believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Some of the risks and other factors which could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this release include, but are not limited to: the difficulties of operating a complex, integrated facility, especially in extremely cold temperatures and such other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the reports and filings made with securities regulatory authorities by the Trust. You are cautioned that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date of this release, and the Trust does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Canadian Oil Sands Limited
Marcel Coutu, President & Chief Executive Officer
Units Listed - Symbol: COS.UN
Toronto Stock Exchange
Canadian Oil Sands LimitedScott ArnoldAssistant Treasurer(403) 218-6206Email: firstname.lastname@example.com: www.cos-trust.com
See all RSS Newsfeeds


text:
Clubman Lustray Blue Spice 14.0 oz After Shave
Product Description
Overview: Clubman offers a variety of hair care products. The lines shampoo, styling gel and hairsprays are designed specifically for men s needs. And for the ladies? We offer products specifically for women, which includes Blue Waltz fragrance. The company has even formulated its own Baby Hair Lotion designed specifically for babies fine hair. Today s Clubman colognes and aftershaves exude scents of lime, citrus, rum, musk, and vanilla. But old standbys like Lilac Vegetal After Shave Lotion and Eau De Quinine cologne still hold their own in the marketplace. Bob Hope was a lifelong fan of the products, as are Kirk Douglas and Donald Trump, which proves that quality never goes out of style. Features: Blends exotic ingredients to refresh and invigorate the skin Gives you the cleanest, freshest shave you've ever had Clubman OriginalSpecifications:14 oz see more...
Top Questions No one has asked a question yet! Be the first!
Clubman Lustray Blue Spice 14.0 oz After Shave
Reviews (0)
Be the first to review this item!
Start your review of Clubman Lustray Blue Spice 14.0 oz After Shave!
How would you rate this product?
Did you forget to choose a rating for your review?
Looking for
your answer?
Be the First to Ask a Question


text:
Foggy Scottish Highlands :: Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Isle of Skye
The highlight of our trip was probably our journey through the Scottish Highlands. We (accidentally!) spent two nights in the Loch Lomond area and then drove through the Glencoe and Fort William areas up to the Isle of Skye, where we spent a night. This is our route. All these photos were taken within sight of the road.
When we arrived in the Loch Lomond area, when I went to check-in at our hotel, I found to my horror that our reservation was for the following night! In my trip planning, I had carefully booked hotels for each night, except that particular night! So on the bright side, we had one extra day in Scotland. On the dark side, we had no hotel for the night! (And the backdrop was that I had previously spent 8-12 hours trying to find any accommodation in Isle of Skye and failing miserably because it was peak season and EVERYTHING was sold out. I had finally found some rooms at a seedy establishment on the very edge of Isle of Skye, which I was able to book for one night.) So I pulled out my laptop and hopped on the wifi in the lobby and frantically began looking for hotels in the area. I finally found a place one town over. It turned out to be one of the most incredible stays of our whole trip! Achray House was a huge old mansion that had been converted to a hotel. They had a wonderful living room filled with classy red leather furniture with a crackling fire. (I cannot BELIEVE I didn't get any photos of it!) The South African owner was a FANTASTIC host.
This post is part of a series of posts about my family's British Isles trip in July/August of 2016. My parents and four siblings joined me as we went from London to Dublin and everywhere in between in 2.5 weeks. Here's our itinerary:
- London (England)
- Stonehenge (England)
- Oxford (England)
- Bibury, Cotswolds (England)
- Wales
- Peak District (England)
- Chatsworth House (Peak District, England)
- Yorkshire and Staithes (England)
- Foggy Scottish Highlands (Scotland)
- Bright Scottish Highlands (Scotland)
- Kilts & Bagpipes (Scotland)
- Edinburgh (Scotland)
- Northern Ireland
- Waterford/Dunmore East (Ireland)
- Western Ireland and the Cliffs of Moher (Ireland)
- Dublin (Ireland)


text:
Charlotte Spetalen
As long as she can remember, Charlotte has always wanted to be able to express herself artistically. She tried many things when she was younger; singing lessons, painting and classical ballet, but it was not for her. She finished her bachelor's degree in economy at the Norwegian Business School BI in Oslo, and did additional language and culture studies in Aix-en-Provence, France. Charlotte also worked briefly as a model, but none of the before mentioned gave her the fulfillment and passion she was looking for. "Life was supposed to be about more," she explained, "I wanted to be able to move other people's hearts with something I created."
She got her first camera from her father on her 18th birthday, and it followed her everywhere she went. It yet took her a while to discover that photography was the medium which would enable her to communicate and express herself in the way she desired; it allowed her to create images in which she could convey moods and portray feelings in a manner she had not been able to do before with any other media. She realized she had to make a career of it, and went back to school. In 2006 she graduated at the Bilder Nordic School of Photography.
Today she is working in Oslo as a photographer focusing on fine art photography. She also does commercial assignments for various publications, specializing in portraiture and editorials.


text:
After struggling with various economic models under extremely corrupt leaders, foreign debt of $122 billion, and hyperinflation with negligible growth, in 1994, finance minister Fernando Enrique Cardoso adopted an IMF-style economic liberalization program that entailed selling off state-owned enterprises and providing all types of incentives (low taxes and fewer bureaucratic obstacles) to foreign capital investment, while curtailing the rights and protections of workers.
When Argentina suffered through the IMF austerity program in 2001, Brazil's economy also suffered, forcing it to resort to IMF borrowing ($32.4 billion) in September 2002. The IMF compelled Brazil to introduce austerity in the form of fiscal and labor reform intended to strengthen the private sector, especially foreign capital, and to open the petroleum, telecommunications, mining, power generation, and internal transportation sectors to foreign investors. Brazilian law as early as 1997 had offered the same protections and guarantees to foreign capital as it had to national capital, but after 2003, foreign capital gained even greater advantages under the Lula regime.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva first elected in 2002, earned a reputation as a 'pragmatic' politicians, a man that Obama praised as the world's most famous politician. Lula founded the Workers' Party and forged close ties with regimes that the US demonized - Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Libya. But did Lula, the founder of the Workers' Party and tough labor negotiator do anything for Brazil's working class and the million of poor people?
When he came to office, multinational corporations and Western governments feared that Lula would hit hard at the private sector, adopting policies similar to those of Hugo Chávez known for leftist-oriented populist measures and anti-corporate policies. Rhetoric notwithstanding, Lula was no different than the Socialist governments of Portugal, Spain and Greece that talked left and governed very much from right on behalf of foreign and domestic capital. Unlike the left-oriented populist regimes of Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela, Lula could afford to talk left and govern from the right because of what Brazil had to offer to foreign capital in comparison with other Latin American republics.
While Lula strengthened government influence in some sectors of the economy, his achievement is that he co-opted the left and labor into accepting a neo-liberal consensus that would result in massive foreign capital investment and curtailing labor rights for the promise of a brighter future. Besides foreign capital from US, EU, and Japan that poured billions into Brazil, Chinese investment that was almost negligible up until a few years ago soared to $10 billion in 2010. Foreign investment has entailed that the country is experiencing rapid growth. However, Brazil has an economy basically serving the consumers of the metropolis, and not its own who work for very low wages.
Just because Brazil's national economy overall has been performing very well in the last decade or so, that does not translate into equitable income distribution and higher living standards across the board. Even more significant, leftist leaders (former president Lula and now president Dilma) have embraced neoliberalism in Brazil, no differently than center-leftists and 'Socialists' as in Portugal, Spain and Greece. The economic growth miracle of Brazil, like that of Russia, India, and China has not translated into equitable income distribution or poverty eradication. Instead, the 'miracle' is the strengthening of their national economies under strong national governments.
In 2007, Brazil's poverty was 35%, which translates to people living on less than $2 per day. In 2010 poverty is estimated at 26%, mostly in the rural areas, especially in the northeast region that has the highest concentration of rural poor people in the entire Western Hemisphere. This is the result of gross inequality in land tenure, in a country where 70% of food is produced by small family farms, many of which are in the subsistence category. Lula did nothing to help subsistence farmers in comparison with his policies to benefit agribusiness.
Brazil's commercial agriculture is part of large agribusiness. Therefore, Brazil exports agricultural products while a large percentage of its own population, especially the bottom 50%, pays dearly for foodstuffs. The crisis of agriculture has been caused in part by the lucrative bio-fuel industry, but drought is also a cause in the erratic commodities market. This was the case in 1998 when more than 10 million people, mostly women and children, were on the edge of starvation, forcing many into prostitution and human trafficking and 'tourism prostitution' that has also thrived in Brazil.
The countless problems with urban and rural poverty, and gross income inequality remain largely because of very high concentration of wealth and rampant official corruption. The top ten percent of the wealthy enjoying 43% of consumption and the average salary hovering just under $11,000. In 1999, the top one percent of the Brazilian population enjoyed higher percentage of income (13%) than the bottom fifty percent of the population combined that received 12%. Given that the political elites from right to left have settled into the neo-liberal mode, it is unlikely that there will be any change as long as the economy grows as proof that policies are working for the 'greater good of the nation'.
With a national economy of more than $2 trillion, Brazil is part of the G-20 and it will continue to grow, because it has the natural resources, cheap labor force, a large domestic market that is slowly growing with the slow expansion of the middle class, a solid multilateral trade policy, especially strong with Asia, and momentum that will continue for the rest of the decade. Brazil, along with the BRIC nations, were among the few that were not as seriously impacted by the 2008-2011 global recession. In fact, Brazil has been leading Latin America out of the current recession. This does not mean there is no end to growth, but the growth engine has a lot of steam when one looks at the billions pouring in from foreign investors.
The high cost of goods and services, especially in major cities, indicates that Brazil has a problem with inflation, and indeed it has been running an inflation rate twice that of the US. However, a country cannot have growth at the pace of Brazil's (averaging 5%) without inflation running above the growth level. From 1966 to 2010 South Korea's inflation rate averaged 8.35%, and that country managed to become one of the most important economies of Asia, no matter what Western economists think about inflation as a detriment to development.
Brazil will continue to experience phenomenal growth, but that will not translate - not any time soon - into more equitable income distribution and higher living standards for the bottom two-thirds of the population. Brazil with the rest of the BRIC nations have a long way to go before their current economic development translates into benefits for the majority of the population. In the late 1990s, half of the work force was listed as part of the informal economy - small businesspeople, but mostly workers outside the legal protection of labor laws.
What is revealing about the contradiction of Brazil's phenomenal growth versus the grossly uneven income distribution is that when we compare Brazil's per capita income in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) with neighboring Chile that has also struggled throughout its history to develop, but it has not achieved the miracle of Brazil, what we find is that Chileans are actually better off than Brazilians.
Not only is there much lower poverty level (18% as compared with 26% for Brazil), but the IMF figures indicate that whereas Brazil's per capita GDP will rise from $4,545 in 1985 to $12,870 in 2013, Chile will see an increase from US$3,225 to US$19,520. Even Argentina, which the IMF put through torture in 2001, has a lower poverty line, pulling 11 million people out of poverty out of 39 million, although it still has 30% of its people living below poverty. And once Argentina was out of the IMF's claws, it managed to grow its GDP by more than 60% in the decade, an impressive figure considering how low it had sunk.
For all the talk of a Brazilian economic miracle, it seems that domestic and foreign corporations are the ones enjoying the miracle, while the leftist government wants the masses to be filled with pride knowing that their national economy will continue to grow benefiting foreign corporations and the top ten percent of Brazilians that own most of the wealth.
Lula's former chief of staff Dilma Rousseff is continuing the Lula legacy of pragmatism, namely talking left while governing from the right. Why do capitalists and politicians love Lula so much and hope that Dilma follows his example? For eight years he managed to pursue a political economy of pragmatism, namely, delivering market-friendly policies, while appearing left for the masses and on foreign affairs. If only Obama could be like Lula, if only any politician on earth could be like Lula delivering the goods to capitalists and lots of hot air to the masses!


text:
So when I was younger I LOVED Greek Mythology. All of the stories were so vibrant and imaginative. Any time we studied it in school I was captivated. Sooooo on behalf of the Lunar Eclipse that is happening tonight (I hope we can see it!) I made a little floral constellation of my astrological sign's constellation. Scorpius aka Scorpio...
"In Greek Mythology the myths associated with Scorpio almost invariably also contain a reference to Orion. According to one of these myths it is written that Orion boasted to goddess Artemis and her mother, Leto, that he would kill every animal on the earth. Although Artemis was known to be a hunter herself she offered protection to all creatures. Artemis and her mother Leto sent a scorpion to deal with Orion. The pair battled and the scorpion killed Orion. However, the contest was apparently a lively one that caught the attention of the king of the gods Zeus, who later raised the scorpion to heaven and afterwards, at the request of Artemis, did the same for Orion to serve as a reminder for mortals to curb their excessive pride" - Thanks Wikipedia :)
The lunar eclipse is scheduled for the early morning hours, peaking between 3 and 4 am. I hope you get to enjoy it if you can pull yourself out of bed!
Thanks to Ely Fair Photo for the great collaboration and photo!


text:
Your browser does not support iframes.
It took the BBC to dig into what may soon be a huge breaking scandal. It concerns U.S. corruption in Iraq.
You were wondering where your money was going – right? It certainly wasn't going to American servicemen and- women, the maimed in body and soul. To the politicos who clothe themselves in our flag, here's something to think about.
The Army has gotten rid of more than 40,000 troops since 2001. The claim is "due to misconduct or pre-existing conditions." That's government speak for dump the problem on society.
Father's Day is Sunday. Almost 100 years have elapsed since the first father's Day was celebrated. In the early 1900s fathers didn't have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages.
Back then, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and three-car garage.
Back then, fathers could count on children to join the family business. Today fathers hope their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.
As many Oak Runners know, the Democratic Club's dynamic president, Ed Corbett, died in April. All Oak Run registered Democrats are strongly urged to come to the Orchid Club on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
We need to regroup, reorganize and decide what role we will play in this year's elections. New faces and new ideas are needed to allow this club to provide a platform for Democrats.
Meeting People
Summer is a fun season, but there are numerous pitfalls and potential hazards for your pet. This article is geared to make you aware of them so you and your pet can avoid summer mishaps.
Last month we went over the things you need to know about traveling with your pet, so now we'll cover many of the everyday things you need to consider.
First, and foremost, is the heat. It's best to keep your animal indoors in air conditioning, if possible, during the hottest part of the day. If that is not possible, you must provide plenty of shade and water.
Just down the road apiece Spruce Creek Preserve resident Tom Kennedy submitted the following for inclusion in this week's Preserve column.
A 90th birthday luncheon and party took place at the Sandwedge Caf by members of the Tennis Players of Spruce Creek Preserve on June 4. This celebration was to honor resident Dolora Dana for all of her activities and contributions to the tennis program at the Preserve for well over 10 years.
A fine exhibit of replica tanks and trucks, planes and racecars by members of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS) is on display this month. You can almost hear the rumble of the little motorcycles by Carol Caputo and Paul White.
And how about the Super Modified asphalt racer? This little gem was completely rebuilt by Mark Box from a 50-cent garage sale find.
If you have an interest in joining the model-making group or would like more information, call Joe Caputo at 629-7929 or Tony Ivone at 237-6259.
Seminar Tonight
Disposing of trash with minimal impact on the environment is a huge task. Even with recycling programs keeping solid waste from the county's landfill, the county only has six to seven years left on its capacity.
Disposing of trash for residents has been convenient, mainly because 18 recycling centers and two drop-off centers are operating 50 hours a week, but costly. The county's solid waste department has been costing more than the revenue coming in the door – that's an ouch that cannot continue in the best of times, let alone the worst of times.
Dance in air conditioned comfort when those Hot Summer Nights settle in, June 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. Cool music by Marti Carroll, sandwiches, snacks, and soft drinks.
Cost is $8 per person. For tickets, see Nancy Archer, or Geri at the office.
Democratic Club
Southwest S.R. 200 Coalition president Pat Gabriel is scheduled to speak at this month's meeting. She will update us on developments in the Corridor and discuss aspects of county politics as local election races heat up.
As promised last week, more of the same on current America. Republicans wanted cheap wages; Democrats wanted votes, so nothing was done. Again and again our so-called political leaders have sold out the American public. Each and everyone who votes for illegals must be removed, one way or another.
At this month's State Road 200 Coalition meeting, Marion County School Board candidates were invited to attend and give a five-minute presentation on why they are the best person for the job. Coalition vice president Cindy Congdon, who led the meeting in the absence of president Pat Gabriel, introduced each candidate and began with candidates present from District I.
Copyright © 2018
The South Marion Citizen is your source for local news, sports, events and information in South Marion County and Ocala, Fl, and the surrounding area.


text:
Sullivan Hill Shareholder Gary Rudolph, will present "Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy" at the San Diego County Bar Association ("SDCBA") conference room on the first floor, 401 West A Street, San Diego 92101, on July 21, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Rudolph will lecture about the interplay between the Bankruptcy Code, federal rules of bankruptcy procedure, federal rules of civil procedure and local bankruptcy rules. Other topics will include preparation of bankruptcy petition and schedules, objections to exemptions, issues relating to imposition of the automatic stay, duties of a trustee and the administration of bankruptcy estate, and claims objections.
SDCBA is the hub of San Diego's diverse legal community, aiming to serve the county's lawyers and the San Diego community as the representative of the legal profession. Their mission is to be San Diego County's representative of the legal profession, serving the public and the profession by enhancing the legal system and promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law.