text:
Uruguay's Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) and national oil firm ANCAP have launched the Uruguay Round 3, an offshore licensing round.
Image from iStock.
Seventeen areas are offered in the three offshore basins, in 50-4000m water depth. Areas will be divided in Type I, Type II and Type III according to water depth. Exploratory periods will be for eight years for Type I and Type II areas and of 10 years for Type III areas. The contract term including the Exploitation Period is 30 years, which could be extended 10 additional years.
During an event in Houston, on 18 September, ANCAP's team presented the bidding Round terms of the round, the main features of the contract model, the petroleum geology offshore Uruguay and the exploration activities developed in Uruguay.
The bidding terms and contract model of Uruguay Round 3 are similar to the successful Uruguay Round II, but with more flexible requirements regarding the qualification of oil companies and with regards to the required exploratory program for each area, says ANCAP.
Several international oil firms attended, including Anadarko, Apache, Hess, Nexen-CNOOC, Lukoil, Cobalt, Kosmos Energy, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Noble Energy, Murphy Oil, ONGC Videsh, Talos Energy and Frontera Energy, among others.
Data Rooms are available in Houston until 22 September, with geological and geophysical data (2D seismic and 3D, electromagnetism, wells logs, grav and mag, etc) of offshore Uruguayan basins, available. A similar event will be held in London next month.
The qualification submission deadline is 6 April 2018. Offers will open on 26 April 2018.
Uruguay's licensing rounds started in 2007, with the creation of the Exploration and Production Department of ANCAP, which carried out Uruguay Round 2009, from which the first two E&P contracts offshore Uruguay were signed after 30 years without any activity of exploration of hydrocarbons.
ANCAP launched Uruguay Round II in 2012. This saw eight E&P contracts subscribed and investments in exploration of hydrocarbons committed.
French oil major Total drilled the then-deepest water well in the world, Raya-1, in Uruguay in 2016, using Maersk's ultra-deepwater Maersk Venturer drillship. However, while the Raya reservoir was believed to be good, not much more information has been released about the prospect since.


text:
This provision has been deemed inapplicable to private employers subject to the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act [ERISA]. See District of Columbia v. Greater Washington Board of Trade, 506 U.S. 125 (1992); Luis v. Frito-Lay, Inc., Supreme Court, Docket No. SC 14536 (order, April 27, 1993).
Sec. 31-284b. Employer to continue insurance coverage or welfare plan payments for employees eligible to receive workers' compensation. Use of Second Injury Fund. (a) In order to maintain, as nearly as possible, the income of employees who suffer employment-related injuries, any employer who provides accident and health insurance or life insurance coverage for any employee or makes payments or contributions at the regular hourly or weekly rate for full-time employees to an employee welfare plan, shall provide to the employee equivalent insurance coverage or welfare plan payments or contributions while the employee is eligible to receive or is receiving compensation pursuant to this chapter, or while the employee is receiving wages under a provision for sick leave payments for time lost due to an employment-related injury. As used in this section, "income" means all forms of remuneration to an individual from his employment, including wages, accident and health insurance coverage, life insurance coverage and employee welfare plan contributions and "employee welfare plan" means any plan established or maintained for employees or their families or dependents, or for both, for medical, surgical or hospital care benefits.
(b) An employer may provide such equivalent accident and health or life insurance coverage or welfare plan payments or contributions by: (1) Insuring his full liability under this section in any stock or mutual companies or associations that are or may be authorized to take such risks in this state; (2) creating an injured employee's plan as an extension of any existing plan for working employees; (3) self-insurance; or (4) by any combination of the methods provided in subdivisions (1) to (3), inclusive, of this subsection that he may choose.
(c) In the case of an employee welfare plan, an employer may provide equivalent protection by making payments or contributions for such hours of contributions established by the trustees of the employee welfare plan as necessary to maintain continuation of such insurance coverage when the amount is less than the amount of regular hourly or weekly contributions for full-time employees.
(d) In any case where compensation payments to an individual for total incapacity under the provisions of section 31-307 continue for more than one hundred four weeks, the cost of accident and health insurance or life insurance coverage after the one-hundred-fourth week shall be paid out of the Second Injury Fund in accordance with the provisions of section 31-349.
(e) Accident and health insurance coverage may include, but shall not be limited to, coverage provided by insurance or directly by the employer for the following health care services: Medical, surgical, dental, nursing and hospital care and treatment, drugs, diagnosis or treatment of mental conditions or alcoholism, and pregnancy and child care.
History: P.A. 86-403 made technical change in Subsec. (b), substituting "mutual" for "municipal" companies; P.A. 91- 32 added definition of "income" to Subsec. (a) and made technical changes; P.A. 91-339 changed "employee welfare fund" to "employee welfare plan", added a definition of the latter term in Subsec. (a) and deleted the reference to Sec. 31-53 in Subsec. (a).
Cited. 214 C. 552, 558. Cited. 219 C. 439, 444. Cited. 223 C. 376, 379, 383. Court found no legislative intent to mandate transfer of liability for this section's benefits to the fund as "compensation" under Sec. 31-349 in case of employee with preexisting impairment. 231 C. 287, 289-300.
Cited. 16 CA 660, 673. Dependents' benefits are part of workers' income to be maintained by employer. 24 CA 234-237, 239. Cited. 40 CA 409, 412. Cited. 44 CA 397.
Subsec. (a):
Cited. 214 C. 394-399. 223 C. 376, 377, 380, 381. Cited. 231 C. 287, 299.
Cited. 24 CA 234, 238.
Subsec. (b):
Authorizes employer to meet its workers' compensation obligations under Ch. 568 by enumerated methods, including self-insurance. 247 C. 442.
Subsec. (d):
Cited. 231 C. 287, 297.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This recipe has been re-done, updated and revised.
For step-by-step photos and how to make this, please click here:
See you in a few seconds!
A Food Blog that shares tried & true recipes, and my passion for cooking and baking with a garnish of beginning gardening and some travel.
I love a good piece a steak, especially when it's a bargain cut! I don't think I've ever seen tri-tip before, but I will be sure to look for it. Love your cute horsie pic!
This looks great - I did a couple tri-tips this past Sat night for a party, and they were the first thing to disappear from a VERY large array of food. Marinated overnight in my dry rub (see http://lscooks.com), put them on the smoker for a couple hours, finished on the BBQ. Also made a "mop" with the same rub, apple cider, worcestershire sauce and some tomato paste.
You're right - GREAT cut of meat!


text:
*Most Southeast Tool products are made in the US. This item is actually made outside the United States.
*Please note that the above picture is a representation of the type of tool and may not accurately represent the actual size and dimensions.
Click the button below to add to your wish list.
All prices are in USD Copyright 2018 Carbide Processors. Sitemap | Website by oBundle


text:
Superintendent says TUHS "has taken appropriate steps for the protection and safety of students and staff"
The Taft Union High School District made its first public statements about the Jan. 10 shooting that left one student critically injured and another facing criminal charges as an adult.
Interim Superintendent William McDermott released the statement Thursday, a week after the event.
He said TUHS has hired a school safety expert and is working with metal health professionals to provide counseling for students traumatized by the event.
"I can also assure you that the District has taken appropriate steps for the protection and safety of students and staff," McDermott wrote.
There were 28 other students in classroom when the shooting occurred and more than 900 on campus, which was locked down for hours. Many students huddled in darkened classroom for several before law enforcement officers escorted them in groups to the school auditorium.
The district has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the IRC on the TUHS campus to answer questions from concerned parents.
Here is the complete text of McDermott's statement:
We are fortunate and thankful that the courageous actions of students, staff and law enforcement prevented last week's event from being a greater tragedy. Still, everyone in the District community is committed to taking steps to prevent such an event from happening again. So we are reviewing this incident to see what lessons can be learned to further improve our practices and procedures going forward. In this effort, we will work closely with law enforcement, other local officials, mental health professionals, parents and others committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for our students and staff. We have also brought in Dr. Erik Hickey, a national-recognized school safety expert, to assist us.
I can also assure you that the District has taken appropriate steps for the protection and safety of students and staff, and will continue to do so.
In addition, we are focused on providing support for students and staff with the resumption of classes. Counseling services are still being made available to students and staff. We are deeply appreciative to our counselors and the following agencies who have provided specially trained counselors and services this last week: Taft College, Taft City School District, Kern High School District, College Community Services, New Vision Recovery, Optimal Hospice, Hoffman Hospice, Therapy Dogs International and the Linus Project. We would also like to thank Dr. H. Norman Wright, a nationally-recognized trauma specialist and grief counselor, who has been working with staff and students to deal with the tragic events. He has assisted schools throughout the country in providing grief and trauma counseling and will be continuing to assist us for the foreseeable future.
Missed athletic contests are being rescheduled and we desire to meet the full schedule of events and activities to further help students re-engage in learning. Additionally, in the very near future, the District will hold community forums on this event and the many issues and concerns resulting from it. Information about the forums will be posted on the District's website and at the school.
The District is aware of stories and rumors about past events involving the suspect. We also understand the community's desire for information. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement, including providing them with information relevant to last week's event. However, student information maintained by the District is highly confidential and protected from public disclosure under both state and federal law. As a result, we are obligated to protect the confidentiality of student information, even under the present circumstances. Please know that the District is working closely with law enforcement to timely provide appropriate information to our community as permitted by law and in consideration of the ongoing criminal investigation and process.
We are grateful that our students have returned to their classrooms with the support of their parents, teachers, staff and countless others. The Taft Union High School District again extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who has given support and expressed concern at this critical time. It is nothing short of amazing to see how closely our community has come together along with those from outside the area to offer their care and assistance. Certainly, our work is not done and there may still be challenges ahead. We are, however, working to meet them and will continue to do so.
Thank you
William McDermott, Ph.D. Interim Superintendent


text:
Poor Virginia Welch. In "Prosecuting Casey Anthony" (7 p.m. Jan. 19, Lifetime; 2 stars out of 4), not only does she have the thankless task of playing "the most hated woman in America," but she has to do so with barely any dialogue.
Welch cries a lot, but that's about it. Needless to say, the Lifetime film does not allow viewers to get to know Casey Anthony, the single mother accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. Instead, it presents a lopsided view of Anthony's 2011 Florida trial that's based on Assistant State's Attorney Jeff Ashton's book, "Imperfect Justice."
For those of you not familiar with the case, here's a quick recap. Caylee was reported missing in 2008, sparking national interest in the story. Fueled by media attention, the public loathed Casey, viewing her as a party girl who seemed uninterested in her daughter's welfare and who lied repeatedly to the police. The country was shocked when, after less than 11 hours of deliberation, the jury acquitted her of all the serious charges. Having been found guilty of only four misdemeanors, Anthony was set free.
Rob Lowe, fresh off his appearance as the now convicted Illinois wife killer in Lifetime's "Drew Peterson: Untouchable," plays Ashton, who seems little too sure of himself and his case as he squares off against Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez (Oscar Nunez). "When I get done with her, she's going to be the most hated woman in America," he says.
He does just that, and for much of the film seems to be winning the case. Most of the film is dedicated to laying out all the circumstantial evidence that made Anthony seem so guilty, beginning with the fact that she hadn't reported her daughter missing even after 31 days. It's not until about 90 minutes in, when braying cable newsies Jane Velez-Mitchell and Nancy Grace (in actual news footage) talk about prosecutorial blunders, that we're shown it isn't the open-and-shut case it should have been.
While "Prosecuting Casey Anthony" does a decent job of re-creating the trial and media frenzy surrounding it, it fails to offer theories as to why the jury didn't convict her of murder. It also doesn't suggest that Ashton, so convinced of Casey's guilt himself, might have messed up.
The film dramatizes a TV interview with Ashton in which a reporter asks him what went wrong with the case. "You mean other than the verdict?" he responds. "Not a thing."
Hearing that controversial verdict again will no doubt bring up the same outrage people felt the first time they heard it. But it won't make them feel any better.
Want more? Discuss this article and others on Show Patrol's Facebook page.


text:
Why So Anonymous?
February 20, 2014
I've felt the need to be a bit shrouded since my diagnosis.
And yet: I'm fine. Better than fine, I'm thriving. Energy returning, shopping for gyms, et cetera. The life I knew, the gay culture I knew, the values I was instilled with... those are all dated and therefore pointless. The worldview I HAD is dead.
Every day I'm hit with a new layer to my diagnosis. Just yesterday I learned that if you're Negative, and slip up by having unsafe sex, there's now a "vaccine" for that. This blows my mind, and causes further shuffling of concepts of "HIV," "sexually active," "safe," et cetera.
With all this on my mind, I'm taking 6 months "off" before I de-closet for the second time in my life.
I've spent enough time around Gay Ghetto denizens to know that "HIV Speculation" is increasingly common, regardless of the knowledge that such activities are quasi-illegal. I've heard such colloquialisms as "spatula face" leveled in gossip (please don't ask, I have NO CLUE what this means).
Currently, I'm sensitive about my weight (others tell me it's in my head, but you know your own body the best, and ergo its biggest critic). However, I'm feeling a vitality starting to return. One that's enjoying natural foods more and is brimming with life force.
So I'm calling roughly the first half of 2014 my "Cocoon."
Most of the time, we don't control the conditions bywhich we exit that first closet. It's a cruel joke of child development that oftentimes, it's our peers who pick up on our sexuality, years and years before we do. How many among us have come out as LGBT only to be told "uDUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" by those around us?
Compounding that, the death sentence that was HIV/AIDS meant your peers knew by your declining physicality -- it didn't need to be mentioned. Since we now have the ability to survive and thrive with HIV, it can be a source of incredulity-based gossip.
I... don't know if my condition is being gossiped about. And I genuinely don't care. Those millions of souls who perished before me have lent me a kind of "spiritual Teflon." Something I observed about those surviving with HIV, long ago:
your take on life becomes more transient; you no longer sweat the small stuff by design.
I will rejoin the Gay Ghetto ranks when I am ready. When I have worked through all of these layers. When I have returned to "normal weight." When I am truly ready to inform others. When I am 100% sure that I can look at MYSELF and not think "dirty/diseased."
Right now? I'm giving myself until the end of May. Then... I come out? As an HIV activist?
I'm not super sure what that role will look like. But I definitely feel this blog is giving me strength to tap into. I feel calmer, more tranquil, more easy-going, et cetera, than I think I ever have (to be fair: I've observed that you CANNOT get emotional on these meds -- you will wipe yourself out).
Anyway. I welcome any/all tips on this "2nd Closet." I surely need them.
Related Stories
Get email notifications every time this blog is updated.
This article was provided by TheBody.
Add Your Comment:
(Please note: Your name and comment will be public, and may even show up in
Internet search results. Be careful when providing personal information! Before
adding your comment, please read TheBody.com's Comment Policy.)
A House in Virginia
Ben B.
Ben is an old soul from the American heartland. Indoctrinated as a child on AIDS education throughout the 80s/90s, he's fascinated by the sociological and psychological outcomes that resulted from that exposure, for all of us. Especially as new medicines and new generations rise to the challenge, relegating this once-fatal disease into "merely" a serious condition.
A recent diagnosis paired with this ancient education means internal conflict. Ben thrives on examining the layers of HIV-- where society, relationships and even the law are concerned.
Besides that, Ben's innate intellectual curiosity steers him toward diverse things such as immunity and diet, body politics, and "HIV subculture.
Welcome to A House In Virginia.
Subscribe to Ben's Blog:
Recent Posts:
May 22, 2014 - On the New Age Movement, From NYC: A Blog Entry by Ben B.
May 21, 2014 - On Guilt and Shame: A Blog Entry by Ben B.
May 20, 2014 - Currently, My Biggest Fear: A Blog Entry by Ben B.
May 13, 2014 - The Dying White Male Patriarchy: On Donald Sterling -- A Blog Entry by Ben B.
March 10, 2014 - Am I A Prude? A Blog Entry by Ben B.
A Brief Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed by TheBody.com's bloggers are entirely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of TheBody.com itself.
The content on this page is free of advertiser influence and was produced by our editorial team. See our advertising policy.


text:
Smith Official DNA & One Name Study Project
Smith Official DNA Project at FamilyTreeDNA-All Locations
Official DNA on Facebook!
Member Photos!
To find your specific DNA Kit information, enter your DNA number in the search box
at the top left of the page click SEARCH
For the Smith Official DNA Project (All Locations) a minimum of 25, or better, 37 markers, is strongly recommended. Many times one can appear to match other kits but the match falls apart after 12 markers. We do not attempt to match kits into groups on less than 25 with the exception of a strong paper trail or known family kinship with another tester.


text:
Sean Payton Has Been Back For Two Days And Already Fired Two Coaches
The NFL announced on Tuesday that Sean Payton's season-long suspension for his role in the bounty scandal was over. He presumably spent Wednesday moving all his desk tchotchkes back into his office. Today he fired defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and secondary coach Ken Flajole.


text:
"Accreditation gives us credibility and shows the Redwood Falls area we are dedicated to offering a quality, Christ-centered education," said Dave Gartner, school principal.
As a non-public education program, St. John School in Redwood Falls belongs to an organization known as the Minnesota Non-Public Accrediting Association (MNSAA) and it is through this organization that the school receives its accreditation.
That accreditation offers credibility to the local program, and is renewed every seven years. MNSAA just recently announced it has officially renewed the St. John School program through 2020.
"Accreditation gives us credibility and shows the Redwood Falls area we are dedicated to offering a quality, Christ-centered education," said Dave Gartner, school principal.
Accreditation is a voluntary method of quality assurance for a school, with the goal to evaluate, validate and improve the quality of each school.
"MNSAA comes in to evaluate what we know to be true about here at St. John's," Gartner said, adding the school is dedicated to making sure its students have the best possible education available to them as students in the preschool through eighth grade program.
MNSAA is a federally recognized and state sanctioned non-profit association for accrediting schools in the State of Minnesota.
Its mission is to be a catalyst for enhancing the quality of K-12 non-public education in the state through a comprehensive process of accreditation. MNSAA helps schools provide quality non-public education for the children of the state for its member schools.
MNSAA is governed by a member elected board of directors that bases its accreditation on a school's evaluation through a self-study process.
Schools are accredited based on their compliance with a set of rigorous standards which identify essential curriculum, instruction, personnel, governance, facility and marketing policies and practices considered necessary for an effective school.
The accreditation process includes the creation of a visionary and focused strategic plan for improvement and an onsite visit by a team of educators from member schools.
Accreditation with MNSAA relies heavily on how the individual school defines its mission and the way it seeks to accomplish that mission.
MNSAA is pleased to have St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School join some of the more than 170 accredited schools that make up the association.
MNSAA salutes St. John's commitment to providing outstanding education to the students of this community, and MNSAA has committed to providing ongoing guidance to the school through an annual review of its strategic plan.
According to Gart-ner, an eight-member team visited the school district over a two-day period to evaluate.
The accreditation is not about evaluating teachers, added Gartner, but is about how the school as a whole does everything from select its curriculum to fulfill its mission.
The school has been accredited since 1992, and Gartner said this most recent accreditation evaluation was the fourth he has been involved with over the years. He also said this was the first evaluation that did not include a "to do" list of improvements for the school.
There are eight standards the school is evaluated on from learner development to curriculum and instruction, and Gartner said the district has committees set up that evaluate within the school ot make sure it is meeting the standards.
While the accreditation is essentially in place through 2020, Gartner said the school is constantly going through evaluation from MNSAA, with information required from the school each year. The information is used to determine where the school needs to make improvements.
Gartner St. John's is always looking for ways it can do things better, and he said that is why the school is seeing growth.
The school, emphasized Gartner, is open to anyone who would like to attend, adding the desire of the school is to offer the best program it can for the community.


text:
Captain's ReportRINKER 246 CAPTIVA By Capt. Ron SvobodaThere have been a lot of changes at the Rinker boat company in the last few years and one of the biggest is the revised Captiva sportboat line. Ultimately, all the changes at Rinker have resulted in more choices for the consumer. The new Captiva 246 is now available in three dynamic configurations. Starting with the base model bowrider layout that can be upgraded to the R2 version, which is a decked out ski/wakeboard machine. And for you conservative types, there is a cuddy model that features a nicely appointed enclosed cabin.Cockpit LayoutBut the one similarity between the three models is the cockpit. The aft seating is a large U-shaped lounge with a port side transom walkthrough.An insulated cooler is close by just under the back seat, as is a miniature wet bar to starboard. Combine this with the removable snack table and the Captiva becomes a very comfortable entertainer.Helm FeaturesThe sporty helm gives the feel of a European performance car with a contoured tilt wheel taking center stage. Faria gauges are grouped for easy reading, and accessory toggle switches along with the stereo remote are within quick reach. On the companion side, Rinker installed a spacious compartment for changing into swim wear or for using a portable toilet. A convenient ski locker is situated between the two swivel bucket seats at the helm that feature flip-up bolsters and thick padding.At the back of the boat is a large sun lounge with a multi-position pad that covers the transom walkthrough. Although a novel idea, I found the pad to be cumbersome and could probably do without it. On the other hand, the spacious swim platform at the stern is roomy and offers a locker large enough for a wakeboard. Additionally, there is a shower for rinsing off with and plenty of drinkholders. At the other end of the 246, is a bow that has enough room for four people to enjoy the snack table. Under the forward cushion is a deep anchor locker for a fluke-style anchor and at the forepeak there is a useful boarding ladder for effortless beach access.Where the Models DifferThe Captiva's R2 model is destined for serious wakeboarders and skiers. It starts by adding to the base model a stout, tubular aluminum tower which can be equipped with speakers and board brackets. And, to help riders perform at their best, the R2 includes Perfect Pass speed control. Just set the unit to the desired speed and the electronic controller maintains that speed perfectly. No more getting mad at the driver!While on the other side of the spectrum, the 246 Cuddy is the perfect choice for boaters looking for a day boat that they could spend the night on too. The cozy cabin provides a V-shaped lounge with table, which easily converts into a berth for two adults. There is some storage space in the cabin as well as a portable toilet neatly stowed in a secure spot.SpecsAll three of the boats measure in at 26 feet, 2 inches overall with beams of 8 feet 6 inches. The 20 degree deadrise hull will draw 36 inches of water with the sterndrive in the down position. And while the boat's weight could not be determined at time of testing, it sports a 75 gallon fuel tank and a 10 gallon freshwater tank. PerformanceSince Rinker offers multiple engine choices from MerCruiser and Volvo-Penta, we decided to test the standard power package in addition to the top-of-the-line, 375 horsepower option. The base motor delivers 260 horses to the prop and gave us a top speed of just over 50 mph. We also calculated a cruise speed of 31 mph and 3.1 miles per gallon. With the big 496 Mag, the bowrider reached a top end of 57 mph and cruised at 39 mph delivering 2.7 miles per gallon.Rinker has always given boaters more bang for their buck and the new Captiva gives even more with all the standard amenities, storage and comfort.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy (2006-) is 49.4 mph (79.5 kph), burning 22.7 gallons per hour (gph) or 85.92 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy (2006-) is 30.8 mph (49.6 kph), and the boat gets 3.04 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.29 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 205 miles (329.92 kilometers).
- Tested power is 1 x 350-hp MerCruiser Mag MPI (Bravo III).
Standard and Optional Features
|Battery Charger/Converter
|CD Stereo
|Standard Clarion AM/FM/ CD / Optional Sirius Satellite Service
|Head: Portable
|Power Steering
|Trim Tabs
Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Ice Chest
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Tower: Watersports
|Transom Shower
|Bimini Top
|Cockpit Cover
|Full Canvas
Full Warranty Information on this brand coming soon!
(It's quick and FREE!)


text:
The Norwegian Forum Youngblood, Aleksander Ostreng, bags the top spot at the 5th edition of the Burn River Jump, Livigno Italy. Check the videos!
After a few days of Burn Slopestyle action, the Spoel River in the heart of Livigno was the place to be, as the Burn River Jump 2011 got fired up in force. Mother Nature showed her full force on contestants and spectators in the form of strong winds, however 'safety matters' and organizers made the executive decision to cancel the top huge kicker and focus on the second Burn River Jump feature and bottom rail sections, making the event a 4Star TTR event.
The atmosphere did not change like the weather, as more than 2000 spectators joined the Burn River Jump 2011 to see some of the best snowboarding in Europe. The Finals saw 16 of Europe's premium snowboarders charge up. Featuring the likes of Eric Willett (USA), Arthur Longo (FRA), Werni Stock (AUS) (sporting a broken arm), Patrick Burgener (SUI), Ulrik Badertscher (NOR), Jamie Nicholls (GBR) to name a few, the competition was tight and competitors battled it out on difficult features in a challenging environment.
Back 9s, Rodeo 9 and Switch 7s and Cab 9s where thrown out of the bag of snowboarding trickery, not forgetting some seriously impressive rail action, the Super Finals had space for only 4 contestants and it was obvious every entrants wanted a piece of the action, plus valuable Swatch TTR points and part of the 50,000$ cash purse!
The Super Final was a nail biting experience as the last 4 Riders rode into a 'Knock Out' system: Aleksander Ostreng (NOR) took the lead with an insane run that included a huge Backside 900 to Switch Front lip 270 out, knocking down Eric Willet (USA) into second place with his Switch Backside 900 to Front Board and Ulrik Badertscher (NOR) took third place with a Backside Rodeo 900 to a Front Board Pretzel out.
Over the weekend riders collected valuable Swatch TTR World Tour Ranking points with a maximum of 850 points to win in the 5Star format. With the two podium placements Ulrik Badertscher leaped up in the ranking and now sits in World No. 14, while Jamie Nicholls jumped into World No. 28. Eric Willet remains in World No. 9 where he moved after the slopestyle.
An elated winner Aleksander Ostreng quoted: "I am stoked!I was not expecting to win tonight. The set up was great and the snowpark too. I am so happy and I will be back next year!" The young talent Jamie Nicholls (UK) was crowned 'Burn Jib Master' thanks to his impressive style and astounding riding skills
"We were super happy to be the title sponsor of this unique contest held here in Italy." says Sara Ranzini, head of pr director of Coca-Cola Italia." Livigno is a great place and the snowboarding atmosphere even more. Burn is proud to be part of this contest and we want to celebrate this partnership as much as possible. We thank the River Jump to had given the chance to our riders to take part of it".
More informations and photo gallery on www.burnriverjump.it


text:
Nowadays, as a result of the globalisation process, individuals and organizations constantly need to be engaged in developing their cross-cultural competences in order to operate effectively in a multilateral setting and avoid barriers, misunderstandings and prejudices in negotiation and mediation processes. Moreover, the understanding of cultural differences enhances the interactions within international relations and consequently leads to more constructive outcomes.
The general objective of this e-learning course is to reinforce the knowledge on the processes of communication, to enhance cultural awareness and understand the differences in communication among various cultures. Additionally, it will explore tools and techniques to effectively manage constructive conversations in an intercultural environment.
After this course the participants will be able to:
- Describe and identify the different types of cosmopolitan communication
- Apply tools and techniques for effective cosmopolitan communication
- Identify, explain and react to cultural communication patterns and features
- Identify and overcome communications barriers and thus be able to act confidently in an intercultural setting
The tuition language of the course is English and it extends over a period of four weeks, each week consisting of a module focusing on a different specialized topic. The course will be delivered via UNITAR's e-learning platform, which allows the participant to establish a self-paced study program supported by various types of multimedia exercises, required and recommended readings, discussion forums, assessment quizzes, and other useful study materials. Finally, there will be a personal evaluation to measure the understanding of the topics within each module.
The estimated learning time is minimum 40 hours.
The course targets mid to senior-level governmental officials as well as staff of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations. It also targets entry-level and mid-career diplomats and private and public sector specialists. Postgraduate students with relevant experience in multicultural working environment are also encouraged to apply.
The course participation fee is 600 USD. We highly recommend credit card payments.
Participants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are eligible to apply for a fellowship. Please consult the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme website for more details.
Registration will be closed as soon as the course is full and your place will be secured once your payment is confirmed.
For more information, please consult the UNITAR Multilateral Diplomacy Programme website or contact email@example.com
Technical Requirements
UNITAR recommends the following as a minimum in hardware and software to take our e-Learning courses. Please consult your Network Administrator or Systems person to ensure that you have the following:
- Platform: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP or superior; MacOS 9 or MacOS X; Linux
- Hardware: 64 MB of RAM, 1 GB of free disk space
- Software:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (click here to download for free)
- Adobe Flash Player (click here to download for free)
- Microsoft Office (Windows or Mac) or Open Office (click here to download for free)
- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or higher (click here to download for free); it works better with Firefox 3.6 or higher (click here to download for free)


text:
Vacation Rentals and Timeshares for Sale in Lebeau Looking to buy vacation rentals & timeshares? Browse vacation rentals & timeshares in Lebeau, Louisiana Real Estate on NOLA.com.
We're sorry, no listings were found that match your criteria.
Moving Tools
Real Estate Tips & Resources
- Louisiana Real Estate Listings
- Browse by Cities in St. Landry Parish
- Foreclosure Real Estate in LA
- Lebeau Real Estate Listings
- Home Mortgage Companies in Lebeau
- Real Estate Appraisers in Lebeau
- Real Estate Brokers in Lebeau
- Real Estate Attorneys in Lebeau
- Title Companies in Lebeau
- Escrow Services in Lebeau
- Home Inspection Services in Lebeau
- Mortgage Calculators
- LA Real Estate Jobs
- LA Real Estate News
- LA Home & Garden


text:
by Ted Nugent
Editor's Note: This is only an excerpt of Ted Nugent's article, which ran in the March 2011 issue.
Never has any word been more bastardized than the hyper-politically correct fear mongering of ethics in our hunting lifestyle.
You can't watch a hunting show, read a hunting publication or hunting article, or listen to a so-called hunting industry leader without hearing "ethics this" and "ethics that" repeated ad nauseam as if we were the most unethical element of society and had some serious explaining to do.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Nobody is questioning our ethics — except the lunatic fringe within our ranks who are afraid of their own shadows, or the all-out loonies who think venison is unethical. Ignore them.
When was the last time you heard ethics mentioned in NASCAR? NFL? Hollywood? NHL? MLB? Golf? Banking? Boating? Grocery industry? Auto industry?
None of them ever mention it because there is no need to mention it. They are not afraid of their own shadows and have leadership and sophisticated representatives who know that they are ethical, are looked upon as ethical and have absolutely no reason to ever bother defending their ethics.
Our world is so out of control with imbecilic, illogical, nonsensical rules, regulations and laws as to be laughable. America has more laws, regulations, rules and guidelines for every imaginable function and process than anywhere else in the world.
My governor shoots coyotes. What does yours do? I am certain it is illegal to discharge a firearm in the Austin, Texas, city limits, but when a dangerous vermin confronts a jogger and his dog, the right thing to do is shoot the coyote dead. I'd love to hear the brain-dead, feeble argument against that. And then do a drug test on the arguer. Funny stupid.
I have broken numerous laws in my life, and I am damn proud I did so, and during thoughtful, demanding conditions, I will do so again, I assure you.
For example, witnessing a tragic shooting accident many years ago, I broke the speed limits while transporting the injured individual to the nearest hospital. Was that unethical? Of course not. Life-and-death emergencies supersede arbitrary laws. Unless, of course, you are a clueless, irresponsible sheep and don't know the difference. My responsible, ethical decision saved the man's life. I did good.
An honest review of game laws and regulations is long overdue, and until we eliminate all such absurdity from our books, there is no way we can possibly accomplish the goal of retention and recruitment into our beloved hunting lifestyle. The land-mine field of confusing, arbitrary, unreasonable and counterproductive laws that have nothing to do with wildlife management or safety must be gutted and cleaned out, and the outdoors community, if honestly committed to recruitment and conservation, should be leading the charge and demanding it.


text:
Meet thousands of Almond singles through one of the best Almond online dating sites. Matchmaker.com has great instant messenger and live video Almond chat service for our members. Almond dating has never been easier with our show interest feature that will allow you to break the ice with attractive local singles.
Matchmaker.com has some great services for Almond singles looking for a longer term relationship. Besides our great Almond chat product with live video matchmaker users can send email messages to people in the area. The Almond dating scene can be hard to find the right person at times; however, we are here to help and our Almond online dating service is free to register.
AlmondJoin Now Free!
Almond Girls | Almond Men | Almond Gay | Almond Lesbians
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
More Almond Links:
Almond Personals | Almond Speed Dating | Almond Chat | Almond Singles | Almond Love
Senior Dating | Catholic Dating | Christian Dating | Muslim Dating
Black Singles | Asian Singles | Latin Dating
Try our Almond dating service today. Matchmaker.com is one of the oldest Almond online dating services on the Internet and has brought thousands of couples together from the area. Test drive our Almond Chat room with one of the best online communities for the Almond single person. Also, keep in mind that we have a huge member base of Almond singles and that we also cater to members of the many backgrounds.
Still not convinced that matchmaker is the free Almond dating service for you? Once you've filled out the quick registration process you will be to see full size photos and profiles of thousands of Almond singles. Did you know that free Almond dating is a few clicks away? Find love and romance in Almond at matchmaker today!


text:
Stephen Camp dead at 59. A great firearms enthusiast and fine friend, Steve A. Camp, died on Friday, 27 May 2011, from a brain aneurysm.
Steve was a tireless worker for Second Amendment rights and very active with National Rifle Assn. and Texas State Rifle Assn. He was one of those most active in TSRA having the Texas CHL law passed. A recognized authority on Browning Hi Power pistols, he was a published author, blogger, and on staff at various firearms interest boards.
He will be missed by our staff and members. We are grateful for the knowledge and wisdom that has been passed along to us over the years.
Rest in peace, Mr. Camp.
Condolenses found here


text:
product description
Related Products:
Messermeister Accessories
Stainless Steel
Maker: Messermeister (click to see more by this maker)Product line: Messermeister Accessories (click to see more in this line)
Price: $7.99
Saving: $2.01
Item num: 88277
Total length: 7.20 in.Item weight: 1.50 oz.Blade: AISI420 stainless steelHandle: Santoprene
Description: The Messermeister "Pro-Touch" series of culinary tools are manufactured from a stainless steel called AISI420. They feature oversized, ergonomic Santoprene handles that won't slip when wet.
This Messermeister swivel peeler features a double stainless steel blade that swivels and conforms to all shapes of fruits and vegetables. This swivel peeler is best used for vegetables such as potatoes and carrots and has a pointed end to remove blemishes. Designed for right- or left-handed use. Messermeister tools are consistently rated at the top in comparison to other brands for function, quality and ease of use in the kitchen.
Availability: Backordered - usually ships in 1-2 weeks


text:
officer (n.)
early 14c., "one who holds an office" (originally a high office), from Old French oficier "officer, official" (early 14c.), from Medieval Latin officarius "an officer," from Latin officium "a service, a duty" (see office). The military sense is first recorded 1560s. Applied to petty officials of justice from 16c.; U.S. use in reference to policemen is from 1880s.


text:
Michael Mette -- the young Chicago police officer sentenced to an Iowa prison for 5 years for the crime of defending himself against an angry drunk in Dubuque -- wanted to thank the readers of this column.
Last Sunday I told you about Mette trying to repeatedly avoid conflict, being chased down the street, then getting pushed hard by the drunk "two or three times," according to the judge's own ruling, before punching the drunk once. And for that he gets 5 years?
"To all the people who read your column, words can't express how it makes me feel to have this much support," Mette said. "Everybody is calling. It's in the news now, and it's tough to describe how good the support makes me feel. I just want people to know that I appreciate them."
So many of you have called and written, I figured it was time for an update. But Mette doesn't have much time.
He's losing his job as a Chicago police officer. If something isn't done, he'll report for prison Nov. 9 and meet the inmates, who'll know he's a cop. Until then, there's the rest of the summer, and ripe September tomatoes, the World Series and crisp football Saturday mornings before the rains come. It could be an eternity for some, but not for a cop about to be imprisoned in Iowa for defending himself.
"Well, everybody seems to know about it now," said Mette, 30. "I just got a call from England from someone who saw your column out there. The support's been phenomenal, from all over. People are saying they can't believe this is happening."
And what do you say?
"I say I can't believe this is happening, either. But I'm going to prison for defending myself, for landing one punch on somebody who attacked me with both fists? That's what I can't believe."
A defense fund has been established, the Michael Mette Defense Fund, at Northwest Community Credit Union, 7400 N. Waukegan Rd., Niles, IL 60714. And Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police -- the police union -- has come to his side.
The Chicago Police Department won't say anything in his defense, and the paperwork is going through to fire him. If you've been following the news, you can understand the politics. City Hall has a police brutality/public relations problem.
But Mette's case began two years ago, long before another cop beat a bartender on video in an unrelated case. And Mette wasn't the initial aggressor, according to the ruling of sentencing Judge Monica Ackley. It's unfair to lump Mette in with those other brutality cases, as another newspaper in town did a few days ago.
If Mette were a City Hall political operative indicted on federal corruption charges, he wouldn't feel isolated. The mayor's guys would hold a fundraiser for him in a church basement, and serve Connie's Pizza on paper plates, and rake in a lot of cash, and chuckle as the guilty underlings are compared to the Holy Redeemer. That's not fantasy. That's exactly what happened after Chicago political hacks were convicted of federal crimes.
But Mike's no political operative. He's a young patrol cop being squeezed, and he can't believe it, and I can't believe it.
What I do believe is the predictable reaction from a few folks in Iowa. Not everybody, but some. They're upset that I've questioned the judgment of the judge and prosecutor. Who wants their judgment questioned in a newspaper? I wouldn't like it.
But we're talking about five years in prison for a police officer who tried to avoid a fight, and kept walking, only to be attacked, and he threw one punch to defend himself, according to the judge's ruling.
Iowa must be a wonderful place. I'd like to visit and hunt over a good bird-dog. And to entertain myself I'd watch national political reporters hang on every precious quote of the presidential candidates speaking about justice as they photo-op across the heartland.
Will the candidates, when they speak of justice, ever mention Mike Mette?
In the meantime, in Iowa, the prosecutor's nose is out of joint. The local Dubuque newspaper, the Telegraph Herald, is calling me a "legendary muckraker" who is "training his scorn" on Judge Ackley.
That's awfully flattering. But I use a hoe in my garden, not a rake, and I can't be legendary, since I've only just turned a sprightly 51, a mere child in my own mind. Another article says I skipped over facts, that we didn't bother to call prosecutor Timothy Gallagher, and that the victim's injuries were so severe he suffered four fractured vertebrae from the fight.
But in an interview with this column, Gallagher said the victim, Jake Gothard, did not suffer the fractured vertebrae after the punch, and that it was an old injury. According to the judge's finding of fact, while she determined his injuries were serious, "Jake's injuries were not as extensive as first believed."
Bob Mette, veteran detective and Mike's dad, said this:
"The prosecutors keep saying she was bound by the law to give him five years. That's correct as far as it goes. But here's the thing. The prosecutor was not bound by law to push the charge. And the judge was not bound by law to find him guilty. That's why this is so wrong."
And Mike Mette marks time, watching the days race past him toward November.


text:
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thousands of striking teachers strangled traffic and blocked access to Mexico City's international airport on Friday, flexing their muscles in a bid to block educational reforms intended to introduce teacher evaluations and reduce union power over hiring decisions.
Several thousand teachers blocked the main expressway leading to the airport; they had vowed to seize the terminal, but police were called in to block the march.
Travelers were forced to walk part of the way to the airport to catch their flights. Some fliers were ferried into the airport aboard federal police trucks once they reached police lines set up to prevent protesters from seizing the terminal.
Other travelers, both Mexican and foreign, were seen walking glumly up the expressway leading to the airport dragging suitcases and dodging teachers sitting on beach chairs under plastic tarps doing crossword puzzles or reading the newspaper.
Weary of almost a week of constant protests, Mexico City residents expressed anger at city authorities who seemingly allowed the teachers to block as many streets as they wanted.
"Unfortunately, this happens because the government allows it," said businessman Jose Marmolejo, who was stuck in snarling traffic for three hours before reaching the airport. "These teachers are not from Mexico City and they don't understand the chaos they are creating."
Thousands of teachers belonging to the radical teachers' union, known as the CNTE, began gathering in Mexico City in recent weeks. The union's members have battled police in the past in the southern states of Oaxaca, Guerrero and Michoacan. In 2006, a union-led coalition seized almost the entire city of Oaxaca for nearly five months, until federal forces retook the city amid pitched battles.
The protesters took over much of Mexico City's downtown historic district, erecting a vast tent encampment in the main plaza and surrounding streets.
The teachers have refused to move to make room for Sunday's Mexico City Marathon race, forcing organizers to reroute the run.
Hundreds of striking teachers battled police at the Congress building Wednesday night and later blockaded streets around the building, forcing lawmakers to meet in a convention center to vote on the education reform bill, parts of which were approved by the lower house.
The bill introduces teacher evaluations and reduces the power of corruption-ridden unions in hiring teachers, many of whom inherit their jobs from relatives under current rules.
Protesters say the reform relies too heavily on tests, and say student and parent evaluations and other factors should be taken into account.
But seldom has the largely rural union flexed its muscles in the nation's capital, where daily traffic is chaotic at best, and nightmarish at worst.
Patience was running out by Friday.
"This is a nightmare," said Maria Aragon, 52, as she dragged her suitcase through groups of teachers chatting or sleeping under tarps. "They can't defend their rights by trampling on the rights of other people."
Guillermo Gazal, president of the downtown business group Procentrhico, said "the Mexico City government has acted irresponsibly by allowing CNTE protesters to seize the congress buildings ... reducing the city to a state of defenselessness and chaos that harms its residents, social, work and commercial activities."
Federal authorities and the airport's private management said they were drawing the line at the airport.
"This can't be like the other buildings they have tried to seize," said airport Director Alfonso Sarabia. "The operations at the airport cannot be interrupted, come what may. Over my dead body."
Mexico City police chief Jesus Rodriguez Almeida defended the non-confrontational approach of the city's leftist government. Past demonstrations have shown that the city's police do not have the training or skills to contain such protests without using excessive force.
"We are avoiding confrontation at all cost, to avoid bloodshed, to avoid this becoming a battle ground," Rodriguez Almeida told local media.
Claudio Mendoza, a 35-year-old teacher from Oaxaca who traveled to Mexico City to take part in the protest, said teachers plan to remain in the blockade until the federal government heeds their demands.
"We have asked the Mexican people to join our protest," Mendoza said. "We are sorry we are affecting regular citizens but this is the only option the government has left us."


text:
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec was born in Paris in 1864 and is best known for his portrayal of the colourful, provocative and decadent theatrical life of Paris in the late1800s.
When the Moulin Rouge opened, Toulouse-Lautrec was commissioned to produce a series of posters for the cabaret, work frowned upon my his peers, but images that have endured as some of his most significant and most-loved works.
Perfect for lovers of vintage styling, these posters look great displayed in a group and in large sizes, replicating their original formats.
John T. Verified
5 months ago
Good quality print. Excellent value and super fast delivery.


text:
"Who's Afraid of Virgina Woolf?"Name: "Who's Afraid of Virgina Woolf?"Date: October 1, 2017Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDTEvent Description:One night. Four people. Two marriages. This classic American portrait of a tempest-tossed marriage returns to the Mendocino Theatre Company stage a year after the playwright's death.
Note: Sunday matinees: 10/8 thru 1022. Start time: 2 PM.
Upcoming Events


text:
NEW YORK — The migration has begun. The firms of downtown Manhattan, arguably the financial center of the world, are being forced to relocate — at least temporarily — to Midtown Manhattan or the suburbs to after their offices were destroyed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (WTC).
For downtown resident Myers Mermel, CEO of online commercial real estate brokerage Tenantwise.com at 67 Wall Street, the migration of financial companies out of Manhattan to midtown Manhattan or Jersey City, N.J., is understandable, but unsettling.
"That's a lot of jobs moved to Midtown, New Jersey and Connecticut," Mermel said. "The resettlement of these companies to other areas poses a risk to lower Manhattan."
After the attack, Mermel and his 10-employee group contacted decision-makers at 42 of 78 firms with more than 10,000 sq. ft. in the WTC. Out of the tenants contacted, Tenantwise.com found that 40 are headed for relocation destinations outside of lower Manhattan. The group represents 54% of the larger WTC tenants.
According to Tenantwise.com, the companies account for 5.9 million sq. ft. of office space, which is 44% of the total square footage in the WTC buildings. Thirty-three of the firms will move to midtown, while five will go to New Jersey, despite the higher rents of these areas. Two have chosen other states, and the remaining two will keep their offices downtown. The 40 companies exiting lower Manhattan account for 99% of the square footage leased by the 42 companies.
Mermel explained that tenants are choosing to leave lower Manhattan's 6 million sq. ft. of available space because of impassable areas, poor infrastructure in remaining buildings or a general uneasiness about the city's future. He believes the WTC site should be rebuilt with a memorial to its employees, but "a re-tenanting of lower Manhattan — the sooner, the better" will salvage the city from long-term effects of the attacks.


text:
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
|Press Release
|For Immediate Release
|July 14, 1998
Availability of Data on
1997 Mortgage Lending Transactions
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced today the availability of data on 1997 mortgage lending transactions at individual institutions in metropolitan areas throughout the nation. These data, in the form of disclosure statements, are available from the 7,925 lenders covered by the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The FFIEC prepares and distributes the HMDA statements for individual lenders on behalf of its member agencies -- the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of Thrift Supervision, National Credit Union Administration, and Federal Reserve System -- and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lenders are required to make the disclosure statements available at their home offices within three business days of receiving the statements. In addition, for other metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in which they have offices, lenders must either make a copy of the statements available at one branch per MSA or provide a copy upon written request.
The disclosure statements cover home purchase and home improvement loans and contain information about loan originations, loan purchases, and applications that did not result in a loan. The 1997 data include a total of l6.4 million reported loans and applications, an increase of about 11 percent from 1996 that primarily reflects a large increase (19 percent) in refinancing activity in 1997. For most loans relating to property located in MSAs, the statements identify the geographic location, usually by census tract. The statements give information about three characteristics of applicants or borrowers: race or national origin, sex, and annual income.
By early August, the FFIEC will send aggregate and individual disclosure statements to a central depository in each metropolitan area for public inspection. The location of these central depositories can be obtained by calling the FFIEC - (202) 634-6526 or by visiting the FFIEC's Web site at this page:
In addition, the FFIEC makes HMDA data directly available to the public in various formats, including magnetic tape, PC diskette, and CD-ROM, and at the FFIEC Web site. Some are available in paper form (tables for 1997 showing the nationwide aggregates and key demographic information for metropolitan areas, for instance). An order form can be obtained by calling (202) 452-2016 (an automated response system) and selecting menu option 3, or by faxing a request for an order form to (202) 452-6497. The order form is also available at the FFIEC Web site. The order form is complete with descriptions of the various reports, prices, and formats. Advance orders may be placed to be filled when the data become available.
The FFIEC also provides data from the nation's eight private mortgage insurance (PMI) companies. The 1997 PMI data include information on approximately 1.2 million applications for mortgage insurance, about 1.0 million of which were to insure home purchase mortgages, and 0.2 million of which were to insure mortgages to refinance existing obligations. These data will be available at individual PMI companies, at the central depositories in each metropolitan area, and from the FFIEC. By early August, the data will be available at central depositories and from the FFIEC in the same types of reports and in the same formats as the HMDA data.
Questions about a HMDA report for a specific lender should be directed to the lender's supervisory agency at the number listed below:
Federal Reserve System, HMDA Assistance Line -- (202) 452-2016
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation -- (800) 934-3342
Office of Thrift Supervision, Reports Division -- (972) 281-2068
Comptroller of the Currency, Community and Consumer Policy -- (202) 874-4446
National Credit Union Administration, Office of Examination -- (703) 518-6392
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing -- (202) 755-7530
Maintained by the FFIEC. For suggestions regarding this site, Contact Us.
Last Modified: 08/29/2018 1:11 PM


text:
NEW YORK (AP) — A series of weak reports on the U.S. economy is sending the stock market sharply lower.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 203 points to 14,973 in afternoon trading Wednesday, a loss of 1.4 percent. It's the first time the Dow has traded below 15,000 in a month.
The slump came after several reports suggested that the economy is slowing.
The data included a slowdown in hiring at private companies, a drop in mortgage applications and weak service-sector job growth.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 24 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,607.
The Nasdaq fell 47 points to 3,398, a loss of 0.7 percent.
As traders sold stocks, they fled to the safety of government bonds. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.09 percent.


text:
SpeedBit Video Downloader 3.0.1
It comes a free and easy way to download all your favorite videos from the web.
RedTube Movie Ripper 126.96.36.199
NEW REALTIME ZOOM RedTube videos PLUS Direct MP4 Downloads (FREE)
sponsored ads
Video Converter Free Download 7.0
Convert your videos free to AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, MPEG, SWF, FLV, 3GP, RM, GIF and other popular formats with Video Converter Free Download.
A completely free MP4 converter program to batch convert videos to MP4.
It download videos and convert to mpg or/and mp4 format.
YouTube Downloader Free helps you download videos from YouTube (mp4, flv, webM, HD) and thousands of other websites.
All Free YouTube to iPod Converter 5.1.9
All Free YouTube to iPod Converter is totally free to download videos from YouTube and convert them to MP4/AVI/FLV and other video formats.
WinX Free AVI to MP4 Converter 4.1.5
Free video conveter that converts videos from AVI to MP4
A123 FLV to AVI 3GP MP4 WMV Converter 5.4
Download videos from YouTube and converting them to popular video formats
Pazera Free Video to iPod Converter 1.1
With this program, you can convert video files to iPod, iPhone or Apple TV videos AVI to MP4, FLV to MP4, MPG to MP4, AVI to iPod.
MediaProSoft Free YouTube to WMV Converter 2.9.5
MediaProSoft Free YouTube to WMV Converter can download and convert YouTube videos to other formats, including WMV, AVI, MP4, MOV, MPEG, etc.
Play all your favorite MP4 Videos
With Free MP4 Converter you can easily convert AVI to MP4, FLV to MP4, MP4 to MPEG and more.
mediAvatar MP4 Converter 18.104.22.16830427
Convert various videos to MP4 for playback on iPod/Apple TV/PSP/PS3/Xbox/Zune.
Free Videos Manager is a great application that will allow you to download video files from YouTube, the most popular video sharing website.
Media Grabber , Download videos from almost every Web site: FLV, MP4, WMV, M4P, AVI, MP3.
YoutubeGrabber HD is a software program intended to allow you to download videos from YouTube and convert them into various formats like AVI, WMV, MOV, MP3, MP4, etc.
With PC MP4 To MOV you can convert MP4 video files to MOV (Quick Time videos), AVI, MPG and more video and audio files, such as MP3, WAV, WMA and more,easily and fast! With PC MP4 To MOV you can activate events at the end of the converting has done.
PC MP4 to WAV Converter is an easy to use and great tool that allows you to convert MP4 videos file to WAV, PCM and ACM format files.
RedTube Movie Ripper 18.104.22.168
NEW REALTIME ZOOM RedTube videos PLUS Direct MP4 Downloads (FREE)
Download and save videos from redtube.com to your PC, iPhone, PSP with one-click
Escape: The Dark Train Station 1.0.0
byWaveA PTE.LTD.
Escape: The Sealed Love Letter 1.0.0
byWaveA PTE.LTD.
Escape: The House of Distress 1.0.1
byWaveA PTE.LTD.
Escape: The Mirror of Purity 1.0.0
byWaveA PTE.LTD.
byWaveA PTE.LTD.
sponsored ads
Watch videos live from your PC/Mac/Linux on android. Download music from iTunes.
MP4 Movies, Video Download 1.0
Mp4 Movies, Video you can download free mp4 movies for your android phone.
Free Download Videos 0.19.13151.09203
Free Download Videos Download Videos For Mobile Device,Download Videos For ipad,
This a collections of Lady Gaga best videos. Download and see the videos, liste
Download free Song is a simple tool that lets you download latest shared mp3 son
Category: mobile - MP3 & Audio
Download Latest Videos, Games, Themes, Wallpapers, Softwares, Ringtones And More
Download fifa world cup 2010 videos on your mobile for free
Watch videos - support 3gp and mp4 and other formats as well Video Streamer - yo
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere
Category: mobile - Productivity Apps - Productivity
PLEASE NOTE: When running the app for the first time you will be required to download additional 3-25 MB to get the best graphics quality for your device
Category: mobile - Entertainment & Multimedia - Entertainment
Vault-Hide SMS, Pics & Videos 184.108.40.206
NQ Mobile Vault
Keep your private text messages, photos, and videos safely hidden from prying eyes
⢠"Favorite Apps for July 2012" by PC Mag
⢠More than 2 million downloads
⢠Top 10 downloaded apps in Free Business category
NQ Mobile Vault is a privacy protection app that creates an encrypted and password-protected space on your Android device where you can safely store private contacts, SMS message, call logs, photos, and videos
Category: mobile - Business Apps - Business
Internet download manager IDM! 1.0
Download Internet Download Manager (IDM) For Android (Android Market)
Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 511 percent, resume and schedule downloads
Category: mobile - Tools & Utilities - Tools
Download now to find out how to win a FREE iPhone and see the latest Olympic gossip and beauty pictures
Category: mobile - Communication Apps - Communication
HD Video Downloader - Search, Watch and Download all your favorite videos in HD quality
Category: mobile - Entertainment & Multimedia - Entertainment
Talking Gina the Giraffe Free 1.2.4
PLEASE NOTE: When running the app for the first time you will be required to download additional 7-29 MB to get the best graphics quality for your specific device
Category: mobile - Entertainment & Multimedia - Entertainment
Free Download! The Best antivirus for your phone, to stop spam and spyware. Get
Category: mobile - Tools & Utilities - Security
iCoolsoft MP4 Converter for Mac
This powerful Mac video converter can convert all popular HD videos and general videos to MP4 or H.264 videos optimized for various devices.
Category:mac - DVD & Video
Xilisoft YouTube Video Converter for Mac
Xilisoft YouTube Video Converter for Mac helps you easily download YouTube videos and convert the downloaded YouTube videos and FLV videos on your Mac to AVI, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-4, MP4, DivX, XviD, 3GP, 3G2 videos for enjoying desired YouTube videos offline on iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, Zune, PSP,
Category:mac - DVD & Video
Download and convert FLV, MP4 videos from and other sites.
Category:mac - DVD & Video
Amac YouTubeStudio is prominent YouTube Video Converter Mac software to download video from YouTube.com and convert YouTube videos on Mac to AVI, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-4, MP4, DivX, XviD, 3GP, 3G2 videos for enjoying YouTube videos offline on iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, Zune, PSP, PS3 and more multimed
Category:mac - DVD & Video
4Media FLV to MP4 Converter for Mac
4Media FLV to MP4 converter for Mac helps you convert FLV files to MPEG-4, MOV, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC videos for playback on various MP4 players, and extract M4A, WAV, MP3 audios from FLV videos.
Category:mac - DVD & Video
Find compatible software programs with windows 8
video,audio,data,cd burning.
adobe photoshop 7.0 free download
Produce the highest quality images
Detect and eliminate viruses.
Deliver great digital experiences.
a free and powerful multimedia player
macromedia flash 8 free download
for the web or simple animations.
English - Hindi Dictionary download
English-Hindi and Hindi-English dictionary
mp3 cutter free download full version
Cut and Split MP3 Audio


text:
Stay ahead of the game with Aruba technology and product knowledge
The community discussion forums are waiting for you.
Catch up on the latest support articles or videos and expand your knowledge with Airheads breakout sessions.
Stay current with the latest executive insight, community announcements and technology blogs.
Find out how Hoosic Valley and Ledyard School districts transform to mobile-first digital classroom.
© Copyright 2018 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP All Rights Reserved.


text:
We supply O-Ring Cord stock either as bulk (spooled) Cord, custom cut length or Vulcanized into custom O-Rings. Priced and ordered per foot, if ordering more than one foot (of the same size), the cord will come as one whole length. Available in either metric or standard sizes, unless otherwise specified all our O-ring cord is manufactured in the U.S. to BS ISO 3302-1, Class E2 as standard. We also Vulcanize O-rings in many sizes and compounds in house, if you know the O-ring size needed.
Size not listed, special requirements or large quantities please click this link to Request a Price Quote.


text:
Help Desk
Work Orders
A-Z Index
Academic Calendar
Event Calendar
ECU News Services
About Us
ECU Now Blog
Grant to support medical education and resource clinic
Patel (left), Staton
GREENVILLE, N.C. (June 28, 2005) — The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has received a two-year, $194,665 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to support a clinic that will provide care for indigent patients and be a major training site for health care students and professionals.
The Medical Education and Resource Clinic at ECU will coordinate care of indigent patients by assembling a team of professionals, including social workers, nutritionists, nurses, pharmacists and family therapists, and their respective trainees, under the auspices of a team coordinator.
Dr. Lisa Staton, assistant professor of medicine, and Dr. Sangnya Patel, clinical associate professor of medicine, will serve as co-medical directors of the clinic. It's scheduled to open this fall in the Hardy Building in Physicians Quadrangle on Memorial Drive.
"The MERCE Clinic is unique in several regards," Staton said. "We plan to target patients for whom there are generous resources but for whom there is little provider reimbursement. For that reason we chose to depend on supervised trainees in several disciplines for cost-effective support."
The clinic will be part of the division of general internal medicine inside the Department of Internal Medicine. The division provides primary care for approximately 5,500 indigent and uninsured patients each year. These patients come from around eastern North Carolina; demographically, they have an average household income of $8,700, 65 percent are women and 75 percent are over 40.
The clinic will encourage patients to take charge of their own health, Staton said. "We plan to emphasize self-help and self-discipline rather than rely solely on medicines," she said. "We plan to utilize free or low-cost community programs and health department resources, again stretching available dollars to provide comprehensive care. And we believe all of this will be transferable to a proposed community health center once that is developed."
The trust will fund $126,180 this year and $68,485 in 2006 to support the clinic.
In addition to Staton, others who worked on the grant proposal were Dr. Bruce Johnson, professor of general internal medicine; Dr. Mark Darrow, medical director of ECU Physicians; and Regina Coyle, a physician extender with ECU CARE, a program that offers qualifying patients financial assistance for services provided by ECU Physicians.
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust was created in 1947 by the will of Mrs. William Neal Reynolds of Winston-Salem. Three-fourths of the trust's grants are designated for health-related programs and services across North Carolina, and one-fourth for the poor and needy of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
Doug Boyd
| 252-744-2481
East Carolina University
ECU News Services
1001 E. Fifth St.| Greenville, NC 27858 USA | 252.328.6481 |
Contact us
©2018 |
Terms of Use
Report a Barrier


text:
Party Shots: Avicii Brings Down The Roseland Ballroom Roof
From the walls, to the pillars, even the bathrooms, logos boasting the words "Avicii," "Ralph Lauren and "Macy's" littered NYC's infamous Roseland Ballroom Thursday (October 9) night. EDM elite, Henrik B started the show and warmed up the eager crowd with his signature brand of house and electro music. When Tim Bergling – aka Avicii – took the stage, attendees burst into cheers and helped celebrate the superstar Swede's debut album, True. Check out these wild photos from the stellar show. ?
Photos By Ray Thomas/ Ray Shot Me


text:
It's still crazy-hot outside, but I want to wear fall things. What are some easy
It is always a tricky scenario when our hearts and minds are ready for fall fashion, yet summer's warm temperatures linger on, forcing us to wait a little longer to fully embrace the new season's styles. However, the good news is that you can begin to incorporate autumnal touches into your look when it's still hot outside.
For starters, try adding a few transitional accessories to an otherwise summery outfit. Still wearing your favourite floral frock? Wrap a lightweight scarf over it. Tired of your strappy sandals? Bust out the lace-up booties teamed with tailored shorts and a silk tank. You get the idea? Per-fec-tion! And while we're talking accessories, keep in mind that with any getup, you always have the option to shield from the sun under a fall-appropriate hat, like a jewel-toned felt fedora. Hats are everything!
In terms of apparel, beat the heat by continuing to wear your summer threads and working fall pieces into the mix accordingly. For example, pair denim shorts with an open-knit sweater or, vice versa, a thin blouse with flared jeans-bonus points if you opt for a bold colour! Just make sure to hold off on your thicker layers until the climate cools.
Saving the most glam approach for last, it is never too early to start playing with fall beauty trends...no matter how hot it is outside! A few of my favourite looks to try this season are '60s-inspired eyeliner-as seen on the D&G fall runway, among many others-rosy cheeks and, obviously, dapper dark polish. Thoughts? Begin working these ideas into your wardrobe and bring on the Indian summer. xoRZ


text:
Matchmaker.com provides great new features for contact single London men. Use our icebreaker feature to let London guys know you are interested in getting to know them a little better. There are thousands of London men in your area so create a free profile today.
LondonJoin Now Free!
London | London Girls | London Gay | London Lesbians
1 2
More London Links:
Senior Dating | Catholic Dating | Christian Dating | Muslim Dating
Black Singles | Asian Singles | Latin Dating
While London men and women in London might find dating to be more annoying than nice, it'simportant to get past this by breaking the ice. Write an introductory email that's worthy of a response, you probably find that it's easier than delivering a tired line in a darkened bar. After taking a good look at a number of local London guys, you'll know that the person you are attempting to get to know will have plenty in common with you.


text:
NOTE: Events are moderated and do not display immediately. If you need to make changes to an event, please email email@example.com with the changes vs. submitting a new event. To keep this calendar as user-friendly as possible, please view the "Other Calendar Links" section to the right for multiple-day, recurring, or ongoing events & classes.
Please join the Lady D' Alene's for the Second Annual North Idaho CASA Baby Shower. All donations will benefit the CASA Kidz closet and local families.
We will be dressed to impress! Passed appetizers, no-host bar, but be sure to try and the Lady D' Alene signature cocktail.
CASA supports trained Advocates for over 400 child abuse and neglect victims in North Idaho. Advocates investigate child protection cases, represent the child's best interest in court and
help find them a safe home with a forever family.
CASA would love to see the following items; wipes, diapers (size newborn, 4, and 6), pull ups, playmats, and baby toys!
Bras on Dudes is a live auction and fashion show featuring decorated bras modeled by local 'dudes'! All proceeds benefit local cancer charities through The Windermere Foundation. Must be 21+ to attend.
Doors will open at 5:00pm; Auction begins at 6:00pm.
Tickets: Available NOW!
$40 Single/ $70 Couple online ($45 Single/$80 Couple at the door)
Reserved Table for eight (8) $300
*All tickets include dinner and one complimentary drink ticket
(well drinks, beer, wine or soda).
Gold Sponsorship: $650
Reserved Table for Eight (8)
Dinner and two complimentary drink tickets per guest (16)
One event calendar per guest (8)
Large Business Logo on all Print Materials/Facebook
Live DJ shout out during the event!
Silver Sponsorship: $500
Reserved Table for Eight (8)
Dinner and two complimentary drink tickets per guest (16)
Small Business logo on all Print Materials/Facebook
Live DJ shout out during the event!
Bronze Sponsorship: $350
Reserved Table for Eight
Dinner and one complimentary drink ticket per guest
Business name in Print Materials/Facebook
Live DJ shout out during the event!
Bra makers, silent auction items, sponsors and volunteers needed! For more information, please contact:
Holly 208-659-6438 firstname.lastname@example.com
Johna 208-691-4655 firstname.lastname@example.com
Cocktail class hosted by Justin Schorzman from the Coeur d'Alene Resort with assistance from the Coeur Group.
You will learn how to make 5 classic cocktails followed by tastings, heavy appetizers, prizes, live music and more.
Limited amount of tickets. Tickets go on SALE August 30th.
The Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.
This year, we will be taking our walk in beautiful Riverstone Park. We hope you will join us for this important walk to find a cure! For more information or to register please visit act.alz.org/NorthIdaho
Come get ready for the ball with Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel and More!! Hair, make up, and design your own tiara. Stick around for the DJ to turn up the music and join the Disney princesses on the dance floor. Food and Beverages included❤
Tickets are $30 and include child with one adult guest.
We encourage all children eager to meet and dance with the princesses to come, despite any differences in abilities! ❤
**A portion of proceeds will be used to bring awareness to Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias. We will be providing educational packets for families affected by CDH to Sacred Heart Children's Hospital and Kootenai Health**
-In Remembrance Of Presley Veneta Sullivan- (5/22/2018 – 05-27-2018)
Guardians of the Children Inland Northwest Chapter annual Biketoberfest Ride and Auction.
This year the event starts at 2 locations:
Cheap Shots – 6412 E. Trent Ave, Spokane Valley
Falls Club- 611 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls
Registration Starts @ 8:30am KSU@ 10:30am
Route TBD based on Weather
Ride Ends at the Fall Club where you get to enjoy a Bratwurst Dinner with all the fixings.
Join us to celebrate our new Coeur d'Alene skate park grand opening!
• Music by Scatterbox, Wasted Breath, T-180 & Devin Camden
• Pro demo by Bacon Skateboards, Javaro Wheels and more!
• Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Steve Widmyer
* Giveaways
• Raffles
• Food
• This is a NO ALCOHOL family friendly event •
Title Sponsor: Our Town Cda
• Idaho Central Credit Union • Hype • Pyramid Printing
• CW Wraps • Dutch Bros Coffee • ASM Sports Media
• Northwest Pet Resort
• Syringa
• Daft Badger Brewing
• Lake view Dental
• Street Treat
• Physio 1
• Street Plant
• 7B Board Shop
• Pepes Underground Skate Kitchen
• Bike CDA
• Super Silver
• Undercard Entertainment
• Coeurdalene Bike Co
• Taco Chic Salsa
• Art Colab
• Giant Donut Marketing
• Bella moons BBQ
•The wellness bar
• Revolver
• Equilibrium Message
• Local Real Estate
• The Buoy
• Beyond Bones
• The Long Ear
• Pistole Board Shop
• Paradigm Skate Supply
• Nates Nuts
• Mavericks Mens Hair
• Pyramid Printing
• Lace Of Face
• Imanual Skateboards
• Monkdeth Skateboards
• Hog Fish Bar
• Novik Industries
* Jolsen Multimedia
• Left Coast Fusion Truck
• Board of Missoula
• Evergreen Skateparks
• All I Need Skates
• Figpickels Toy Emporium
• Mobil
"RACKTOBERFEST", 1st Annual, Coeurdalene Idaho Foundation for Wildlife Management Fundraising Banquet is October 6th, 3pm, in the Jacklin Building at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeurdalene. Featuring an amazing North Idaho Antler Display that will be complemented by "The Klondyke's" famous Prime Rib "Harvest Dinner", Raffles, Prizes, Games, Giveaways, Live Auction, Silent Auction, and FUN for everyone! All Proceeds assist in funding the Foundations Wolf Harvest Reimbursement Program. As a hunter or trapper, this is a great opportunity to be sure your membership is up to date, therefore ensuring you don't miss out on being reimbursed up to $1000 for each Idaho wolf you harvest this season! As a non wolf hunter/trapper, your support and membership is a great way for you to directly support those who are out there busting their butt to get the job done, ensuring quality Elk and other Game populations, while many of us are at home enjoying our families and watching football. These guys have saved more than 60,000 Elk by having removed more than 430 Idaho Wolves to date! Come enjoy a great night out while supporting the Foundation for Wildlife Management! Purchase tickets online at F4WM.ORG
This Honor Flight fundraiser helps send our veterans, free of charge, to Washington DC to thank them for their service and to visit the memorials erected in their honor.
CEP presents The Disco Inferno: White Wedding, the fifth annual benefit for Coeur d'Alene School District 271. Proceeds from this event go directly to SD 271 Public School Libraries. Our district libraries currently have no budget or additional resources and the Disco Inferno divides proceeds evenly to all of our public school libraries to assist librarians in budgeting for the year.
Join the party for music, food, prizes, and a whole lot of dancing.
1980's attire is strongly encouraged.
Before October 1st – $30
After October 1st – $40
Tables of 8 are also available for purchase
Tickets include dinner and first drink (attendees must be 21 or older).
Relive the magic from the 2017 Inferno: https://www.mangisfotos.com/Events/CEP-Disco-Inferno-2017-80s-Dance-Explosion/
Mark your calendars! Only $25 for for 16 yrs and older. Kids under 16 free! 12:00-2:00 join us for family fun with face painting, bounce houses, Papa Murphy Pizza, Disney Princesses will even make an appearance!!! 2:00 PM is the opening ceremony followed by the remembrance ceremony to honor those affected by a pregnancy, infant or child loss. If you would like your child's name read at the ceremony, on a sign on the race route and on our shirts, please message our office email@example.com If you would like to join our planning team, we would love to have you! We are also looking for sponsors. Call me if you would like to help! 208-557-4371 ~ Liz
ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz will deliver the Idaho Humanities Council's 15th Annual North Idaho Distinguished Humanities Lecture on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7 p.m., at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. http://www.idahohumanities.org/?p=news_item&id=1391
St Vincent de Paul North Idaho presents the 6th Annual
New York Runway Elegance Fashion Show
Friday, October 12, 2018
Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn
506 W. Appleway Ave., CdA
Outfits and fashion accessories are from St Vincent de PAul Thrift Stores!
Tickets at www.blacktie-northwest.com
Proceeds to towards St Vincent de Paul Warming Centers
On Saturday, October 13, Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) is hosting the 10th Annual junk2funk Eco-Fashion show. Artists will demonstrate their creative abilities on the runway by turning junk and recycled materials into fabulously fun designer outfits. This highly successful event mixes fashion, art and sustainability before an intensely energetic crowd in one unforgettable riotous evening.
1pm. Same day, Same place. $5 at the door.
To sign up your creative kid for this year's show email: email@example.com
Save the Date
CASA's Annual Fall Fundraiser: Uncorked!
•October 20• Halloween Costume Run•CDA
REGISTER ONLINE AT www.monstermashcda.com
Please join us for the second annual Monster Mash Dash! The Monster Mash Dash is a Halloween Costume themed fun run that provides friends and family of all fitness levels the unique opportunity to run or walk through beautiful downtown Coeur d' Alene in their craziest and most creative costumes. The course guides runners 5 Kilometers (roughly 3 miles) along the Centennial Trail and ends at the Avista Pavilion in McEuen Park. Sign up your kids for the 1 mile Halloween Costume Kids Run! Participants can enjoy refreshments and music as well as trick or treating for kids in McEuen Park during and after the race. All race proceeds benefit Specialized Needs Recreation. Register today!
Register for the race online at www.monstermashcda.com
North Idaho Life will be hosting a seriously classic and epic, one-on-a-kind, old-school-style Hollywood costume party / Masquerade ball on Saturday, October 20th at the Coeur d'Alene RESORT. Retooled, redesigned and with new atmosphere, surprises and special effects. The kind of thing you've only dreamed about or seen in a movie, but it will be real and it will be epic!Elegant ~ Opulent ~ MysteriousBook your room at the Resort using this link https://goo.gl/owTkjt for special Masquerade Ball prices!
6-7:30pm Red Carpet Arrival / Champagne Reception – Red Carpet Paparazzi Line, Complimentary Champagne, Period-Ball Setting, Interactive Entertainment & Performers. Your name announced at the door by a costumed attendant and a professional photographer to stage your portrait photos
7:30-8:30pm Grande Cuisine Dinner / Dinner Room Revealed / Live Interactive Dinner Entertainment with Aerial Performers suspended from ceiling by ribbons, fire dancers many surprises planned
8:30-10:30pm Soul Proprietor, 9-piece Funk/Dance Band, drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, horn section and a super high energy female singer. FUN! You simply cannot sit down!10:30-1am Live DJ by Vibe Productions
We will spare no expense and turn our venue into the grandest ballroom you ever saw.
Remember, this is a costume party, even the band will be dressing up. Set to seriously be the Party of the Century
Hope to see you all there!!!
The EXCEL Foundation funds grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects in Coeur d'Alene School District 271. These projects would not be funded with ongoing school maintenance dollars. Our 2018 Big Event will be held on Saturday, November 10th at the Coeur d'Alene Inn. Cost: $65/ticket or $520 for table of 8.
Tickets may also be purchased by calling 208.929.2785
Great community event. Come have lunch and enjoy 45 different soups served and prepared by local businesses and organizations. All proceeds will support the St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho Winter Warming Centers. Donations will also be accepted at the event: blankets, sleeping bags, socks and sweatshirts. Some of our local heroes, peace officers and firefighters will help clear tables and sell wooden nickels. Purchase tickets online or at the door.
Festival of Trees Schedule of Events
30th Annual Festival of Trees
The Kootenai Health Foundation's Festival of Trees is north Idaho's premier holiday event. A timeless and ageless tradition for everyone, this event will dazzle you with elaborately decorated Christmas trees and holiday displays.
Don't miss this year's 30th annual Festival of Trees; November 23-26, 2018. Tickets on sale now!
All events are held at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Convention Center.
If you are interested in being involved in Festival of Trees for 2018 as a sponsor, designer, or volunteer, please contact Kali Singleton at (208) 625-4489 or email@example.com
Festival of Trees 2018
Friday, November 23
Opening night Friday d'Lights, 5-8 p.m.
Christmas officially arrives in Coeur d'Alene the day after Thanksgiving. Join us as we ring in the 2018 holiday season with the first opportunity to view the Festival of Trees displays. Bring your family and friends to enjoy entertainment by local artists while viewing the magnificent displays.
- Open to the public, donations accepted at the door
- Food and beverages available for purchase
Saturday, November 24
Festival Brunch, 9-11 a.m. | Buy Tickets Now
Socialize with your family and friends while enjoying a delightful brunch. A chance to view the trees and enjoy performances by local musicians and entertainers.
Advance tickets required, tickets on sale August 1st
Festival Gala, 5 p.m. to midnight | Buy Tickets Now
Join us for an elegant evening at the community's only black-tie, charitable celebration! Walk the red carpet, partake in holiday spirits, and indulge in a delectable three-course meal while surrounded by the display of ornately- decorated Christmas trees. The fundraising begins with the silent auction and buy-it-now tree sales, or participate in the live tree sale auction followed by entertainment, dancing, and more.
Advance reservations required, tickets on sale August 1st
Sunday, November 25
Family Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for a great day to spend with the family! Enjoy viewing the tree displays, face-painting, crafts, photo with Santa, and holiday performances by local school groups.
- Open to the public, donations accepted at the door
- Food and beverages available for purchase
Children's Workshop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Visit with Santa
- $1 per craft
- $1 face painting
Monday, November 26
Luncheon Fashion Show, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Buy Tickets Now
Join your girlfriends, co-workers, moms, and daughters as your enjoy a festive and lavish ladies day out. Surrounded by the beautifully decorated Christmas trees, this event is a great opportunity to view the holiday fashion trends while enjoying a meal. Approximately 15 local retailers will participate in the event showcasing their fashions on the runway with more than 120 different outfits.
Dinner Fashion Show, 5-8 p.m. | Buy Tickets Now
Join your girlfriends, co-workers, moms, and daughters as your enjoy a festive and lavish ladies night out. Surrounded by the beautifully decorated Christmas trees, this event is a great opportunity to view the holiday fashion trends while enjoying a meal. Approximately 15 local retailers will participate in the event showcasing their fashions on the runway with more than 120 different outfits.


text:
Over-the-Range Microwaves For Us Holdouts
I have always scorned the over-the-range microwave. "Never!" I would say, holding out for a kitchen with a beautiful range and equally stunning range hood overhead. Now, cut to the reality of my old, prewar house's tiny kitchen:
The crusty old recirculating hood (in biscuit) is on its last leg. We have a microwave, but it's equally worn out and placed in a hard-to-reach corner. I always swore I would never have an over-the-range microwave because it elevated (literally) the un-sexy appliance to a location of such prestige and visibility. But lo, I find myself owner of a kitchen where it is the frontrunning option at this point in time. Barring an extensive remodel (which is not on the table this decade), it's looking like an over-the-range hood is in this gal's very near future. Luckily, I've found four options that I am actually warming up to, at affordable price points:
1. Bosch 300 Series, $380
2. Amana AMV1150VAS, $260
3. Samsung SMH1713W/XAA, $270
Related: Do You Have a Range Hood? And Coping Without
(Images: Terri Wills via Houzz, as linked above)