text:
Join the 'Keratol 45' group to help and get support from people like you.
Keratol 45 News
Black Children Missing Out on Eczema Treatment
Posted 13 Oct 2017 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2017 – Black children may have more severe eczema than white children, but they are less likely to visit a doctor for this common inflammatory skin condition, new research shows. Eczema causes the skin to become red and itchy. Roughly 11 percent of children in the United States are affected by the condition, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Previous studies have demonstrated disparities in overall health care utilization among racial and ethnic minorities, but few studies have examined this question specifically for eczema," said senior study author Dr. Junko Takeshita. She is an assistant professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. "This is the first study to look at racial and ethnic differences in health care utilization for eczema on an individual level rather than ... Read more
Related support groups: Skin Rash, Eczema, Dermatitis, Clobetasol, Contact Dermatitis, Fluocinonide, Atopic Dermatitis, Desonide, Clobex, Kenalog, Fleet, Desoximetasone, Elocon, Biafine, Skin Care, Vaseline, Topicort, Aquaphor, Aveeno, Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Many Moisturizers Aren't What They Claim to Be
Posted 6 Sep 2017 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2017 – Many skin moisturizers that claim to be fragrance-free or hypoallergenic are not, and may aggravate skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, a new study says. Northwestern University researchers examined the top 100 best-selling, whole-body moisturizers sold at Amazon, Target and Walmart for affordability and content. They found that 83 percent of so-called hypoallergenic products had a potentially allergenic chemical. The researchers also discovered that 45 percent of products marketed as fragrance-free contained a botanical ingredient or one that reacts to a fragrance that can cause a skin rash or skin allergy. In addition, moisturizers with "dermatologist-recommended" labels cost an average of 20 cents more per ounce than those that did not have the label. "We looked into what it means to be dermatologist-recommended, and it doesn't mean much because ... Read more
Related support groups: Psoriasis, Eczema, Dry Skin, Fleet, Biafine, Skin Care, Vaseline, Aquaphor, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Lubriderm, Eucerin, EpiCeram, Replens, Cetaphil Cleanser, Bag Balm, Masse, Lanolin, Vitamin A & D
Health Tip: Cooling a Heat Rash
Posted 2 Aug 2017 by Drugs.com
-- Heat rash describes the bumpy, itchy skin that develops during hot and humid weather. To tame the problem, the American Academy of Family Physicians advises: Stay indoors when the weather is hot and humid. Run air conditioning or fans to help you stay cool. Apply a cool compress to the rash. Keep affected skin dry. Wear loosely-fitting clothing to avoid additional irritation. Read more
Related support groups: Dry Skin, Fleet, Aloe Vera, Biafine, Skin Care, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Replens, Cetaphil Cleanser, Bag Balm, Masse, Lubriderm, Eucerin, Lanolin, EpiCeram, Concept, Vitamin A & D
Health Tip: Protect Your Skin at Work
Posted 28 Jul 2017 by Drugs.com
-- Jobs including manufacturing, food preparation and construction may expose your skin to harsh, irritating chemicals. The American Academy of Family Physicians says here's how you can protect yourself: Make sure your work area is clean, and chemicals appropriately labeled and stored. Dispose of all waste in appropriate containers. Have eye wash stations and safety showers available, and always wear protective goggles, gloves and aprons. Before you leave work, change out of any clothing soiled with chemicals. Wash your hands with soap and water, and apply lotion or cream after washing. If you work outdoors, use sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat with a wide brim and clothing that covers your body. Follow the safety procedures for your workplace, including what to do if your skin comes in contact with harmful chemicals. Don't smoke, drink or eat in your work area. Read more
Related support groups: Fleet, Biafine, Skin Care, Vaseline, Aquaphor, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Scrapes, Complex-15, Lubriderm, Eucerin, Replens, EpiCeram, Cetaphil Cleanser, Bag Balm, Masse, Lanolin, Emollients, Concept, Vitamin A & D
Study Highlights the Beauty Industry's Ugly Side
Posted 26 Jun 2017 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, June 26, 2017 – When you purchase a new eye shadow or shampoo, you expect those products will be safe and that they won't cause skin breakouts – or worse. But new research found that's not always the case. And, because cosmetics are woefully underregulated in the United States, and there's no solid system in place to catch when personal care products are harmful, it's possible you'll never hear about a problem with a product, the study suggested. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration complaints database contains only 5,144 adverse events between 2004 and 2016 reported in connection with cosmetics, noted the study's senior author Dr. Steve Xu. He's a dermatologist with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. "Here is a $400 billion industry with millions of products and multiple controversies, but we only had about 5,000 adverse events over the course of ... Read more
Related support groups: Acne, Rosacea, Therapeutic, Epiduo, Sulfur, Drysol, Retin-A, Rogaine, Psoriasin, Hypercare, Benzoyl Peroxide, Acne Treatment, Adapalene, Differin, Salicylic Acid, Compound W, Fleet, Finacea, Capsaicin, Calamine
Itching for a Solution to That Rash?
Posted 5 Mar 2017 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, March 3, 2017 – Maybe it's a new soap or the dry, cold weather that has turned your hands red and itchy. "There are many reasons for hand rashes," said Dr. Melissa Piliang, a board-certified dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. And the source of the problem isn't always obvious, she and other skin doctors say. An allergy to a new soap or something else you've touched can bring on a hand rash, but it could also reflect something going on inside your body, Piliang said in a news release from the American Academy of Dermatology. "The most common cause is eczema," Piliang said. Eczema is the term for different conditions that cause skin inflammation and irritation. "But some hand rashes may have an allergic cause. Sometimes, an allergy can develop after years of touching the same things daily without a problem, like your wedding ring, skin care products or foods such as ... Read more
Related support groups: Skin Rash, Allergic Reactions, Allergies, Dry Skin, Fleet, Biafine, Skin Care, Vaseline, Aquaphor, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Lubriderm, Eucerin, EpiCeram, Replens, Lanolin, Cetaphil Cleanser, Bag Balm, Masse
Men: Here Are Ways to Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin
Posted 19 Jan 2017 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18, 2017 – Many men don't think about skin care but they should, a dermatologist says. The first step is to understand your skin type, according to Dr. Anthony Rossi. Sensitive skin may sting or burn after product use. Normal skin is clear and not sensitive. Dry skin is flaky, itchy or rough. Oily skin is shiny and greasy, and combination skin is dry in some places and oily in others, Rossi explained. "Understanding your skin type will help you learn how to take care of your skin and select skin care products that are right for you," Rossi said in an American Academy of Dermatology news release. Rossi is assistant professor of dermatology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, both in New York City If you're prone to acne, choose cleansers and moisturizers that are "oil-free" or "noncomedogenic," which means they won't clog your ... Read more
Related support groups: Acne, Rosacea, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Skin Cancer, Facial Wrinkles, Melanoma, Fleet, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Biafine, Skin Care, Vaseline, Aquaphor, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Lubriderm, Eucerin, Lanolin, EpiCeram, Replens
How to Exfoliate Safely and Give Your Skin a Healthy Glow
Posted 8 Jan 2017 by Drugs.com
SUNDAY, Jan. 8, 2017 – Many skin care products promise to improve appearance by exfoliating – or removing dead cells – from the skin's outer layer. But sometimes, exfoliating can do more harm than good, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). "For some people, exfoliation can actually make their skin worse with increased redness or acne breakouts," said Dr. Rebecca Tung, associate professor of dermatology at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. "If you choose to exfoliate, it's important to do so safely so that it does not damage your skin." Before exfoliating, consider your skin type, Tung advised in an AAD news release. Sensitive skin often burns or stings after use of skin care products. Normal skin is clear and not sensitive. Dry skin is flaky, itchy or rough. Oily skin is shiny and greasy. Combination skin is dry in some areas and oily in others. ... Read more
Related support groups: Acne, Skin Rash, Dry Skin, Rosacea, Hydroquinone, Facial Wrinkles, Fleet, Tri-Luma, Biafine, Skin Care, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Eucerin, Bag Balm, EpiCeram, Lubriderm, Lanolin
Health Tip: Preventing Summertime Dry Skin
Posted 7 Sep 2016 by Drugs.com
-- Hot weather, swimming and more time spent outside can lead to dry skin. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests how to combat the problem: Take a shower and shampoo your hair as soon as you get out of the pool. Use sunscreen before heading outdoors. Choose one that's water-resistant, broad spectrum and has an SPF of at least 30. Avoid body washes that are deodorant or antibacterial. Keep your bath or shower water warm, not hot. Use a fragrance-free moisturizer all over as soon as you get out of the shower or bath. Crank down your thermostat a few degrees if your home feels too dry. Read more
Related support groups: Dry Skin, Fleet, Biafine, Skin Care, Vaseline, Aquaphor, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, EpiCeram, Lubriderm, Eucerin, Lanolin, Replens, Cetaphil Cleanser, Bag Balm, Masse, Concept, Vitamin A & D, Emollients
Dermatologists: Daily Bath OK for Kids With Eczema
Posted 29 Jun 2016 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2016 – Although some doctors advise against giving a daily bath to kids with the skin condition eczema, a new paper says a daily soak is fine as long as it's followed by plenty of moisturizer. Eczema occurs in adults and children, but is most common in babies. It results in extremely dry, itchy skin, and sometimes inflamed rashes. Some medical professionals believe infrequent bathing (less than once a day) helps prevent skin irritation. However, others contend that bathing at least once a day helps keep skin hydrated, as long as baths are followed by immediate use of a moisturizer to seal in moisture. This process was dubbed "soak and smear" in the paper written by Dr. Ivan Cardona, an allergy and immunology specialist from Portland, Maine, and colleagues. "A number of medical groups have commented on the general role of bathing in eczema. But they don't all agree ... Read more
Related support groups: Eczema, Dry Skin, Fleet, Biafine, Skin Care, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Replens, Cetaphil Cleanser, Eucerin, Bag Balm, EpiCeram, Masse, Lubriderm, Lanolin, Concept, Vitamin A & D
Health Tip: Why Is My Skin Dry?
Posted 4 Apr 2016 by Drugs.com
-- Dry, itchy skin can be caused by a number of factors, from health conditions to age. The American Academy of Dermatology cites these possible triggers: Getting older generally causes skin to become thinner and drier. Living in a desert-like climate can dry skin. Having a skin condition, such as eczema or psoriasis, can lead to dry skin. Having a job in which your hands are frequently in water can lead to dry, cracked hands. Swimming frequently in pools with high amounts of chlorine can dry skin. Read more
Related support groups: Dry Skin, Fleet, Biafine, Skin Care, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Replens, Cetaphil Cleanser, Eucerin, Bag Balm, Masse, EpiCeram, Lubriderm, Lanolin, Concept, Vitamin A & D, Emollients
Health Tip: Get Relief From Dry Skin
Posted 19 Feb 2016 by Drugs.com
-- Dry, itchy skin can be annoying and even painful. Fortunately, it's mostly preventable. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests: Take lukewarm baths and showers, and don't stay too long. Carefully pat skin dry, and apply moisturizer as soon as you get out. Opt for a thick moisturizing cream or ointment instead of lotion. Choose fragrance-free products, which tend to be less drying and irritating. Run a humidifier to keep the air moist. Skip wool and rough fabrics. Instead, opt for 100 percent cotton and other "breathable" fabrics. Wash hands frequently, or use hand sanitizer. Use a thick hand cream after each washing. Read more
Related support groups: Dry Skin, Fleet, Biafine, Skin Care, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Aveeno, Ammonium Lactate, Complex-15, Replens, Cetaphil Cleanser, Eucerin, Bag Balm, Masse, EpiCeram, Lubriderm, Lanolin, Concept, Vitamin A & D, Emollients
Retail Prices of Dermatology Drugs Skyrocket
Posted 25 Nov 2015 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 – Patients using prescription creams, gels, sprays and pills for skin conditions may shell out substantially more at the pharmacy than they did just six years ago, a new study suggests. Between 2009 and 2015, retail prices of brand-name dermatologic drugs rose 401 percent, on average, study authors reported Nov. 25 in JAMA Dermatology. Even generics have succumbed to price inflation, up 279 percent between 2011 and 2014, based on the drugs surveyed. Price increases for skin treatments far outpaced the general inflation rate of 11 percent during the six-year study period, the researchers said. "Cancer drugs were the worst in terms of the numbers" – up 1,240 percent or nearly $11,000 over the six-year study period – primarily because of two medicines, said Dr. Steven Rosenberg, voluntary professor of dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of ... Read more
Related support groups: Monistat, RID, Monistat 3, Eczema, Monistat 7, Voltaren Gel, Dermatitis, Clobetasol, Contact Dermatitis, Therapeutic, Mupirocin, Efudex, Epiduo, Sulfur, Drysol, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Maintain, Bactroban, Retin-A, Silver
Ask a Question
Further Information
Related Condition Support Groups
Dry Skin, Dermatological Disorders, Pityriasis rubra pilaris


text:
A finger ring made from amber. Egypt, New Kingdom Period. (British Museum, London)
Image License
Copyright: You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author.
Read the licensing terms for more information on how to use this image legally.
Commercial Use
For commercial use, please contact the editors by email () to discuss whether this image can be licensed.
If you are not sure whether your project is commercial then please also get in touch for clarification.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Rocky is a senior adult male in need of some love and kindness because things have been rocky for this boy so far. Found stray on Hwy. 160 near the Mesa Verde off-ramp on Oct. 8, this sweetie was an abused dog. He needs an understanding adopter willing to give him time to feel safe again. He is fearful, but when taken outside on a leash, you can see Rockys whole demeanor change he relaxes and immediately becomes joyous and happy. He is gentle with kids, good with most other dogs (especially females, as he is a bit dominant) and okay with cats. He loves to play in the yard, and plays tag. Rocky is a mixture of lots of breeds; hes got classic black-and-tan Rottweiler coloring, and some Pit. He looks intimidating, but he is not aggressive. Hes cute and sort of funny looking, with a big head, small ears, short, stubby legs and big, out-turned feet. Due to his past, this boy prefers women, and would be a great companion to an older female owner. He is very strong on a leash, but this proud dog is ready to retire. Rescues have passed him by his only chance is adoption; and Rocky deserves that chance to finally have a happy life, free from beatings. The shelter also has some beautiful cats and kittens that will soon be old enough for a home. The shelter is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on alternate Fridays; they will be closed this Friday, and are closed today for the holiday. The adoption fee for pets includes spaying or neutering, vaccination and microchipping. For more information, call the shelter at 565-4910. To view more animals, visit www.petfinder.com or www.petango.com (enter 81321 zip code for each) or www.cityofcortez.com/government/animal_shelter.


text:
++ Posted by prézli under Appearances, Photos
Welcome to Pixie Lott Web, the best fansite for everything you need to know about the British singer, songwriter, actress Pixie Lott. We've been bringing you all the latest news, videos and photos since 2010. Visit our photo gallery which includes over 55,000 pictures and 1000 albums.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for visiting us and don't forget to bookmark us.


text:
Without illusion, Twins aim for improvement in '13
Minnesota has pitching options and a strong core in the middle of the lineup
By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For an effective encapsulation of the Minnesota Twins' offseason and outlook, look no further than the chairs in the home clubhouse at the Lee County Sports Complex.
In an age of increasingly posh Spring Training environments, these chairs are rather underwhelming. They are unpadded and plastic-backed. No leathery, cushiony comfort is found here.
But here's the thing: The chairs are actually an upgrade over the ones used a year ago.
"These," one veteran player noted, "have wheels."
Ah, yes, an incremental improvement, though certainly not one that brings the Twins to the level of some other, more comfortable clubs.
This brings us to the Twins roster.
The simple truth in this game is that there is no shortcut that takes you from loss totals of 99 and 96 to a win total in that realm. And the Twins, for the record, aren't going out of their way to claim they've discovered one.
Instead, what we have here is a Twins team that has, out of necessity, all but totally revamped its rotation in a bid to return to respectability.
General manager Terry Ryan signed Kevin Correia to a two-year deal in the hope that he'll eat up some innings. But, more important, Ryan shipped away two center fielders to reel in Vance Worley, Trevor May and Alex Meyer, who could impact the rotation for years to come. He also took a flier on Mike Pelfrey coming off Tommy John surgery and an even bigger flier on Rich Harden, coming off a litany of injuries.
Add in former first-rounder Kyle Gibson, another Tommy John recipient trying to earn a rotation spot, and the Twins may well lead the league in rehabbing arms. In a related development, they're not likely to lead the league in wins. But hey, nobody said this rebuilding stuff is easy.
The Twins are actually careful not to label this a rebuild, if for no other reason than the fact that they do have a formidable middle-of-the-order outlook, with Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Josh Willingham and Ryan Doumit on board.
What the Twins don't have, however, is a leadoff hitter, a clear idea of what their middle-infield or center-field spots will look like on Opening Day or a bankable starting staff. These are the holes all but certain to make 2013 another uphill climb, but Ryan at least hopes that the climb won't be near as arduous as it was in '11 and '12.
"We can't go on losing 90-plus games," Ryan said. "We've got to figure this out."
Ryan is committed enough to figuring it out that he no longer wears the "interim" tag -- not that he ever wore it all that convincingly. In Ryan's relatively short time away from the GM seat, the Twins lost their identity as the strike-throwing, ball-catching class of the American League Central and evolved into an oft-injured afterthought with an unsightly rotation, a porous defense, a bloated payroll and a thin roster.
Consecutive seasons with the worst record in the AL were enough to push Ryan to what he deemed the "uncomfortable" purge of three longtime members of Ron Gardenhire's coaching staff but not Gardenhire himself.
Still, Gardenhire, the second-longest tenured skipper in the sport, enters 2013 with just one year remaining on his deal and nothing promised to him. His seat, like those in the home clubhouse here, has no cushion.
"I like this organization and I like winning," Gardenhire said. "We did a lot of that around here. And I'd like to get back to that. The last two years haven't been fun for anybody. So that's my only concern. I have a contract with my wife that's lifelong, and that's all I really need."
Very little, if any, of what's happened the last two seasons is Gardenhire's fault, of course. But stability purely for stability's sake isn't exactly a productive approach.
"You can't think we're going to keep losing 90 games and give out extensions," Ryan said. "It's not right."
Nor has Ryan felt inspired to explore an extension with Morneau, who enters the final year of his deal with still-lingering questions about his ability to get through a full season unscathed.
"I think he understands why we're not talking about it," Ryan said. "He's coming off a couple tough years. It'll take care of itself."
The most likely way it will take care of itself is with a midseason trade. And as painful a PR hit as that may be, it could be another way for Ryan to infuse this organization with upside arms. Like any small-market club, the Twins need all the young, controllable talent they can get, especially with Mauer due to make $23 million a year for the next six seasons and Target Field no longer a novelty. (The club's player payroll will drop considerably this season, though Ryan said it is "plenty big enough" to stomach Mauer's deal).
One area where the Twins are potentially plush in the long view is the outfield, where the presence of prospects like Aaron Hicks, Oswaldo Arcia and Byron Buxton made Ryan comfortable parting with Denard Span and Ben Revere. Third baseman Miguel Sano and second baseman Eddie Rosario also have the Twins feeling good about their long-term offensive outlook.
In the immediate future, though, the Twins lack the defensive prowess to pick up the pitching staff and the offensive talents to suitably surround that middle-of-the-order core.
So, the Twins will probably have their share of struggles again in '13, particularly in an AL Central that has seen some improvement. But if the Twins' recent luck in the health department turns around and the injection of starting options helps to stabilize the staff, you can at least view these coming months as the wheels the organization uses to escape from the 90-plus loss column and venture toward better days.
"For a long time here, we were good, and we were consistent," Ryan said. "We've got to get back to where we used to be."
Anthony Castrovince is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his columns and follow him on Twitter at @Castrovince. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Living Room Blinds, Shades, & Window Treatments
- Durable treatments for a high traffic area
- Welcome guests with stylish window decor
- Sheer and cellular shades softly filter light
- Go cordless for increased child and pet safety
- Motorized shades for hard to reach spots
Your living room blinds will help create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere for family gatherings and visiting guests while at the same time protecting your furniture from harmful UV rays and reducing the heat gain from direct sunlight. Top down/bottom up is a great living room window treatment option that lets in light from the top while maintaining privacy by keeping the bottom of the shade closed. Wood blinds and shutters can bring the warmth of real wood into your home while providing great light control and privacy. Roman shades can provide vivid color and pattern choices to showcase your unique style.
Blindsgalore® Premium 2" Wood Blinds: Paints, Stains, Specialty Grains
retail $77.61 $52.00 + an extra 10% off
Levolor® 2" Premium Wood Blinds
retail $113.43 $76.00 + an extra 20% off
Certified Best for Kids
Products with this label meet or exceed safety recommendations approved by the Window Covering Manufactures Association (WCMA) and have undergone rigorous third-party testing.
Venetian Blinds (1)
Blindsgalore venetian blinds are easy to clean, long lasting, and provide excellent privacy.
Remote Control / Motorized (1)
Take a look at our wide selection of motorized blinds and window treatments
Blindsgalore (1)
Save money without sacrificing quality. Choose from Blindsgalore's signature line of custom window treatments and coverings.
Levolor (1)
Levolor, one of the most recognized names in custom blinds and shades, has set the standard in window fashion, design innovation and product quality since 1914.
- Blindsgalore (1)
- Levolor (1)
- refine
Bamboo (1)
Flattened pieces of bamboo in various colors are the star of these window treatments
Hard-to-Reach (1)
Take a look at all of our blinds and shades for hard-to-reach windows
Sidelights (1)
Top picks for tight spaces. Maintain your privacy.
- Hard-to-Reach (1)
- Sidelights (1)
- refine
Child Safe (1)
Blindsgalore offers a wide variety of window treatment options that improve child safety.
- Child Safe (1)
- refine
customer reviews for living room
"Easy process to find, order and install blinds"
By Mike from Vail
We renovated a Mountain Cabin in CO, and these blinds were the perfect compliment to our decor. Trying to match a sample to the website was a little difficult but they do offer to send a sample if you can't decided from the photo on the website. We were pressed for time, so we took the best match and it turned out perfect. Installation was easy, and the quality added to the renovation. We are very happy with this product.View this product
"Great new look!"
By ginger from Hopkinton MA
Our new blinds have added a great new look to our living room and dining area. I thought that having only the blinds on the window would look bareView this product


text:
AT&T is known for often taking stands unpopular with its customers. Even Apple has indicated that it is growing impatient with AT&T for, among other things, not allowing MMS messaging on the iPhone. However, AT&T may have bitten off more than it realized when it decided to block portions of popular internet meeting place 4chan.org.
The site which receives 150,000 to 200,000 messages a day certainly has plenty of offensive comments. And it's often used to launch everything from internet pranks to serious attacks. The hacker group Anonymous is known to frequent the boards.
Apparently offended by the board, AT&T decided to block its internet users' access to it. Starting at 10 a.m. PST on Sunday, the img.4chan.org subdomain was blocked. According to CentralGadget.com, an internet spokesperson confirmed that the company was "currently blocking portions of the internet site 4chan.org."
AT&T's spokeperson reportedly said that the block was "following the practices of their policy department." The spokesperson reportedly claimed to have contacted site owner Christopher "Moot" Poole and received a list of demands. Mr. Poole says he was never contacted and is confused at AT&T's claims.
Now the company has finally restored access to the site, but that hasn't stopped anti-AT&T groups such as "Project AT&T" and "4chan4ever" from popping up. Among their first efforts was to start a Digg campaign falsely proclaiming that AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson had passed away. More efforts are expected to launch today.
Many are speculating that there must be more to this story -- some sort of attack originating from 4chan.org that hasn't been reported yet. Otherwise, it's hard to believe that even AT&T would be brazen enough to kick such a noisy hornets' nest.


text:
This study is maintained and distributed by the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA), the aging program within ICPSR. NACDA is sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Heath (NIH).
Midlife in the United States (MIDUS 2), 2004-2006 (ICPSR 4652)
Principal Investigator(s): Ryff, Carol, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Almeida, David M., Pennsylvania State University; Ayanian, John, Harvard University; Carr, Deborah S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Cleary, Paul D., Harvard University; Coe, Christopher, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Davidson, Richard, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Krueger, Robert F., University of Minnesota; Lachman, Marge E., Brandeis University; Marks, Nadine F., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mroczek, Daniel K., Purdue University; Seeman, Teresa, University of California-Los Angeles; Seltzer, Marsha Mailick, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Singer, Burton H., Princeton University; Sloan, Richard P., Columbia University; Tun, Patricia A., Brandeis University; Weinstein, Maxine, Georgetown University; Williams, David, University of Michigan
In 1995-1996, the MacArthur Midlife Research Network carried out a national survey of 7,108 Americans aged 25 to 74 (MIDLIFE IN THE UNITED STATES (MIDUS), 1995-1996 [ICPSR 2760]). The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of behavioral, psychological, and social factors in understanding age-related differences in physical and mental health. The study was innovative for its broad scientific scope, its diverse samples (which included twins and the siblings of main sample respondents), and its creative use of in-depth assessments in key areas (e.g., daily stress and cognitive functioning). A description of the study and findings from it are available at http://www.midus.wisc.edu. With support from the National Institute on Aging, a longitudinal follow-up of the original MIDUS samples: core sample (N = 3,487), metropolitan over-samples (N = 757), twins (N = 925 complete pairs), and siblings (N = 950), was conducted in 2004-2006. Guiding hypotheses for it, at the most general level, were that behavioral and psychosocial factors are consequential for physical and mental health. MIDUS II respondents were aged 35 to 86. Data collection largely repeated baseline assessments (e.g., phone interview and extensive self-administered questionnaire), with additional questions in selected areas (e.g., cognitive functioning, optimism and coping, stressful life events, and caregiving). To add refinements to MIDUS II, an African American sample (N = 592) was recruited from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who participated in a personal interview and completed a questionnaire paralleling the above assessments. Also administered was a modified form of the mail questionnaire, via telephone, to respondents who did not complete a self-administered questionnaire.
Access Notes
The public-use data files in this collection are available for access by the general public. Access does not require affiliation with an ICPSR member institution.
WARNING: This study is over 150MB in size and may take several minutes to download on a typical internet connection.
ASCII + SAS Setup SPSS Setup Stata Setup Other
Study Description
Ryff, Carol, David M. Almeida, John Ayanian, Deborah S. Carr, Paul D. Cleary, Christopher Coe, Richard Davidson, Robert F. Krueger, Marge E. Lachman, Nadine F. Marks, Daniel K. Mroczek, Teresa Seeman, Marsha Mailick Seltzer, Burton H. Singer, Richard P. Sloan, Patricia A. Tun, Maxine Weinstein, and David Williams. Midlife in the United States (MIDUS 2), 2004-2006. ICPSR04652-v7. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2017-11-20. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR04652.v7
Persistent URL: https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR04652.v7
Export Citation:
- RIS (generic format for RefWorks, EndNote, etc.)
- EndNote XML (EndNote X4.0.1 or higher)
This study was funded by:
- United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Aging (5-PO1-AG20166-04)
Scope of Study
Subject Terms: adults, health status, life satisfaction, lifestyles, mental health, midlife, psychological wellbeing, relationships, siblings, social indicators, twins, work attitudes
Geographic Coverage: United States
- 2004--2006
- 2004-01-02--2006-09-01
Unit of Observation: individual
Universe: The noninstitutionalized, English-speaking population of the United States.
The data in this collection can be linked to the following MIDUS studies by using the variable M2ID: ICPSR 2760, 22840, 25281, 26841, 28683, and 29282.
The missing value assignments for the following variables have been reduced from 9-10 digits in length to a maximum of 8 digits in length due to a limitation in Stata: B1SG17A, B1SG18A, B1SG18B, B1SG19A, B1SG21B, BASG22A, B1SG24A, B1SG25A, B1SG25B, B1SG25C, B1SG25D, B1SG25E, B1SG25F, B1SG25G, B1SG25H, AND B1SG25I.
The DDI codebook (PDF file) and the XML file (contained in a zip package) released by ICPSR were provided by MIDUS and were not changed in any way by ICPSR. These original files do not reflect any of the processing done by ICPSR.
The online analysis (SDA) file is a merged file comprised of the four datasets within this data collection. The files were merged using the variable M2ID. Users of this merged file should review the information in the "Documentation of Post-stratification Weights Created at MIDUS II," available through the ICPSR and NACDA Web sites, prior to analysis.
A document pertaining to the naming conventions for this study has been added to the collection.
The title of this study was changed from National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS II), 2004-2006, to Midlife in the United States (MIDUS 2), 2004-2006, on May 9, 2017.
Sample: The respondents to this study were first interviewed as part of the NATIONAL SURVEY OF MIDLIFE DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES (MIDUS), 1995-1996 (ICPSR 2760). MIDUS was based on a nationally representative random-digit-dial (RDD) sample of noninstitutionalized, English-speaking adults, aged 25 to 74, selected from working telephone banks in the coterminous United States. Predesignated households were selected in random replicates, one-fourth of which included a special nonrespondent incentive component. Contact persons were informed that the survey was being carried out through the Harvard Medical School and that it was designed to study health and well-being during the middle years of life. After explaining the study to the informant, a household listing was generated of people in the age range of 25 to 74, and a random respondent was selected. Oversampling of older people and men was achieved by varying the probability of carrying out the interview at this stage as a joint function of the age and sex of the randomly selected respondent. No other person in the household was selected if the respondent did not complete the interview. There was no additional sampling of cases for the longitudinal component of MIDUS II -- it was a follow-up study and attempted to recontact original MIDUS participants. More information about the MIDUS II sample can be found in the document "Descriptions of MIDUS Samples," available for download through the ICPSR and NACDA Web sites.
Mode of Data Collection: audio computer-assisted self interview (ACASI), computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI), computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI), mail questionnaire, telephone interview
Response Rates: Detailed information regarding the response rates for various aspects of the MIDUS II data collection is located in the following documents: "Descriptions of MIDUS Samples" and "Field Report for MIDUS II Longitudinal Sample." These documents are available for download through the ICPSR and NACDA Web sites.
Presence of Common Scales: See the document "Documentation of Psychosocial Constructs and Composite Variables in MIDUS II Project 1" available through the ICPSR and NACDA Web sites for complete information regarding the scales for the MIDUS II data collection.
Extent of Processing: ICPSR data undergo a confidentiality review and are altered when necessary to limit the risk of disclosure. ICPSR also routinely creates ready-to-go data files along with setups in the major statistical software formats as well as standard codebooks to accompany the data. In addition to these procedures, ICPSR performed the following processing steps for this data collection:
- Standardized missing values.
- Created online analysis version with question text.
- Checked for undocumented or out-of-range codes.
Original ICPSR Release: 2007-03-07
- 2017-11-20 This collection is being updated, per request from the PI, to reflect a title change; the corresponding downloadable files are only being updated to reflect the title change, where applicable. Additionally, an R data file is provided in this update.
- 2012-04-18 A document pertaining to the naming conventions for this study has been added to the collection.
- 2011-10-25 The document titled DDI codebook has been renamed Codebook.
- 2011-10-10 Documentation has been updated.
- 2011-07-29 The study codebook has been updated to include detailed question text.
- 2011-04-22 The study documentation has been updated. The Aggregate dataset (DS1) has been updated. The Disposition Codes dataset (DS2) has been updated The Disposition Codes dataset is a combination of current mortality status and final disposition codes detailing the reasons for nonrepsonse to the telephone interview at MIDUS II. This combined file is a replacement of the original mortality dataset. The Coded Text dataset (DS4) is an addition to the data collection. This dataset contains qualitative text and open-ended response data. Additionally, a. xml file and corresponding .pdf codebook have been added to the collection. Lastly, further information regarding changes to the data collection and documentation can be found in the README document available for download from the ICPSR and NACDA Web sites.
- 2007-03-22 Editorial refinements were made to the metadata.
Related Publications
- List all ~439 citations associated with this study
- View citations for the entire series
Most Recent Publications
Instructional Resources
Instructional guides that utilize this dataset are available:
Aging and Caregiving: A Data-Driven Learning Guide - Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
Metadata Exports
- Citations exports are provided above.
Export Study-level metadata (does not include variable-level metadata)
If you're looking for collection-level metadata rather than an individual metadata record, please visit our Metadata Records page.


text:
Greeting -Ian-
I will be your administrator for this test and the rules are as followed..
- Rei's R & R
- You may only use Water Release, Wind Release, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and Genjutsu
- You may NOT use any customs of any kind
- I'll be using everything
- Terrain: Open field with a water source mid range to the side
- Range: Mid
- Breaking the rules will result in the automatic failure of the test.
Nobody post in this fight. Only Myself, -Ian-, Admins,Mods,and Senseis (Upon Request) may post here
I will be using my Hubert Nara bio. Post your bio and I shall make ze first move


text:
In 1969, a Union Oil rig off the coast of Santa Barbara experienced a blowout. Pipes burst, and oil spilled into the sea -- as much as 100,000 barrels worth. The resultant oil slick so horrified local residents that Earth Day was born. Soon thereafter, the first of a series of laws banning offshore drilling was enacted.
The chance of another spill, locals reasoned, just wasn't worth drilling. And despite four decades of progress in eliminating such accidents, the ban has stood. Yet, local beaches still see oil slicks and its resultant damage. Where's the oil coming from?
A seep occurs when oil escapes naturally from the ground, due to pressure in the underground reservoir. Off the California coast, seeps release an incredibly large amount of oil. In fact, since the 1969 accident, the amount of such seepage in the Santa Barbara Channel alone has been over 30 times as large as the amount from the spill itself.
We can't stop such seeps, but we can reduce them. How? By drilling.
Earlier this year, University of California geophysics professor Bruce Luyendyk spoke to a citizens' town hall forum at Santa Barbara. He told citizens that the oil mucking up Santa Barbara beaches was due to seeps, not spills. According to Luyendyk, the amount of oil escaping naturally from just one set of seeps in the Santa Barbara channel is equal to about 42 thousand gallons a day -- equal to an Exxon Valdez-size oil spill every 5 or 6 years.
Oil isn't the only thing seeping either. About 3 million cubic feet of natural gas escape each day from the ocean floor off the California Coast. By comparison, your average home uses between 200 and 300 cubic feet per day.
This is oil and gas we could be capturing and using. Instead, it's going to waste and polluting beaches in the process.
The sheer size of the seepage has led to the formation of a new environmental group, called SOS California -- which stands for Stop Oil Seeps. The group wants to lift the offshore drilling ban not to generate oil, but to reduce oil pollution from seepage. They point to university studies which demonstrate that extracting oil through drilling reduces reservoir pressure. That, in turn, reduces seepage. SOS advocates lifting the drilling ban for just that reason -- to reduce oil pollution on local beaches.
The Outer Continental Shelf is rich in oil. According to the US DOE, areas now off limits to drilling hold around 18 billion barrels. Other estimates are higher. Alaska's ANWR holds an additional 10 billion barrels. Together, that's enough to cut our foreign oil imports by 20% for the next 32 years, and generate $3.5 trillion in revenue. That's trillion, with a "T".
Polls show overwhelming support among Americans to lift the drilling ban. But is Washington listening? At the Democratic convention this week in Denver, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stopped to tell a group protesting the drilling ban, "can we drill your heads"? At the national level, the message doesn't seem to be getting through.
The Santa Barbara City Council recently voted to lift their local ban on drilling, a largely symbolic act since state and federal laws still prohibit it. It's a start.


text: The city of Cortez Animal Shelter will be hosting their "Basket of Blessings" donations week from April 1-5. When stopping by the shelter, you can pick up a plastic egg from their Easter basket which contains a message of a needed donation. Come by the shelter anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday of next week to grab an egg and help the local shelter. For more information on the Basket of Blessings event contact Jennifer at 565-8575.


text:
Camden Maine Inn Rooms & Suites and Bed and Breakfast Lodging
Camden Maine Inn Rooms Suites
Bed & Breakfast In A Great Location
Got Questions? Call Windward House Now!
Are you looking for a Hotel in Camden Maine? The links below and on the navigation bar of the page will take you to images of ourCamden Maine Inn Rooms Suites.
We have eight guest rooms, three are suites. Five of our rooms have king sized beds, some have queen beds, and two rooms may be set up to as two twin beds. All of our rooms have air conditioning, cable television and free WiFi internet access. All of our rooms come with complimentary full menu breakfast and afternoon tea with scrumptious afternoon snacks from great local bakeries.
Part of really loving a place is sharing it. The things we enjoy we want others to enjoy too; strolling through town, watching the sunrise over the harbor, hiking in the Camden Hills, fresh local ingredients in our cooking, and this wonderful old house on High Street.
Windward House has been hosting guests in our Camden Maine inn rooms and suites for over 25 years! Read on to discover more great reasons to stay at the Windward House B&B….
Historic Romantic Maine Inn
Our hotel is actually a circa 1854 American Greek Revival or Temple style home typical of its period. We have rooms on the ground floor in both the main house and barn. The ground floor rooms are Chart Room Suite, Coastal Garden Room, and Harbor Carriage Room. Our second floor rooms are called Windrose Suite, Quarterdeck Room, Brass Room, and Elijah Glover Room. Our third floor room, in the eaves of the house is called the Crow's Nest Suite.
Where is Camden Maine?
Windward House B&B in Camden Maine is a Camden Maine hotel and lodging in Camden village a small seaside town in MidCoast Maine. The coast of Maine is divided into three unofficial regions, Downeast and Acadia, Midcoast, and South Coast. Camden is midway between Portland Maine and Acadia. Nearby towns are Rockport, Rockland, Lincolnville, Hope, Belfast, and Appleton. Nearby islands are Vinalhaven, and Islesboro. While Windward House may be considered a Maine hotel in a general sense a bed and breakfast is different from other kinds of Maine lodgings and hotels in several important ways.
How is a Maine hotel different from a B&B?
The word "hotel" is defined on Google as "an establishment providing accommodations, meals and other services for travelers and tourists."
While this very general definition applies to the Windward House B&B, as a Maine hotel, it can be a bit misleading to an individual who has never stayed at a B&B but only at a more traditional hotel.
Camden Maine Inn Rooms Suites at a Bed and Breakfast
The letters "B&B" stand for the words "bed" and "breakfast". A bed and breakfast is a kind of hotel, but is traditionally in a person's actual home rather than a structure specifically built and designed to accommodate travelers and tourists. So, our Camden Maine Inn Rooms Suites feel more like staying in someone's house than in a hotel. While that tradition continues many contemporary Maine hotels and indeed lodgings
wishing to capitalize on the popularity of B&B's have built or renovated structures that were never meant to be homes, but rather always meant to be hotels. This has created a shift in expectations among some travelers. While many who first fell in love with B&B's still look for an innkeeper who lives in a home that hosts guests and serves breakfast in the morning, some have only ever experienced what might be termed a "boutique hotel" experience that calls itself "B&B".
At the risk of being overly formalistic it could be argued that these are not really B&B's at all but actually hotels attempting to gain some semblance of the aura of personal hospitality that has traditionally been associated with a bed and breakfast.
While it can certainly be argued that a boutique hotel is not a bed and breakfast in the traditional sense, in a general sense of the word, a B&B is in fact a hotel.
Windward House is one Maine hotel that prides itself on being a traditional B&B. It is the home of a family, parents and three kids, who live there and host their guests. Kristen and Jesse greet the guests, give them area information, help with reservations and getting them settled in, and cook and serve their guests breakfast in the morning. The Windward House is also in a real sense a "green" hotel. It is so because it has applied for and been certified as a Maine Green Leader in Hospitality. This certification awarded by the State of Maine is based upon actual renewable sustainable and green practices. The Windward House was one of the local lodgings actually audited for compliance with the Green Leader in Hospitality program and has passed with flying colors.
Camden Maine Inn Rooms Suites Amenities
- Complimentary Full Menu Breakfast With Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free Options – the only one in Camden
- Walkable Location to Harbor, Shops, Restaurants, Opera House, Hiking Trails
- Off-street Parking
- Air Conditioned Rooms
- Afternoon Tea, Coffee, and Afternoon Snacks Complimentary
- Free Wireless Internet Access
- Bedside Cable TV in every room, Suites have additional TV
- Ice Machine
- Certified Green Leader in Hospitality
- … and more.
No products were found matching your selection.


text:
Faulty Documents May Cause Losses
Some credit unions are originating business loans with documentation deficiencies that could result in unenforceable promissory notes and collateral documents.
If notes and collateral documents are deemed unenforceable and the credit union does not take steps to correct the situation, losses could result. For credit unions using automated loan documentation programs that produce flawed notes or collateral documents, small dollar business loans could multiply into potentially large losses.
A common cause of inappropriate documentation begins with the misinterpretation of business loan regulations that state business loans of less than or equal to $50,000 and business loans fully secured by a one-to-four family dwelling are not considered member business loans.
Institutions confuse the statutory MBL exemptions noted above with the legal context of business lending. It is extremely important that all institutions realize that a business-purpose loan (generally defined in the commercial banking sector as a loan where 51% of the proceeds of the loan are for a commercial or business purpose) must meet all contractual legal documentation requirements regardless of size or collateral.
Inadequate business loan documentation can come in many forms. The most common are improper signatures on promissory notes and collateral documents made to entities and lack of proper attachment and perfection of collateral due to either signature or ownership.
These deficiencies arise due to lack of knowledge or attempting to utilize automated loan products, which are generally designed for consumer loans, which do not have proper commercial loan documentation capabilities.
Who is the borrower?
If an entity (other than an individual) is the borrower or co-maker/borrower, the institution must have documentation of who is authorized on behalf of the entity to borrow (borrowing resolution) and the note must reflect the proper signature of the authorized borrower.
For entities, a typical promissory note signature block would be:
Borrower: XYZ Inc.
Signature block: XYZ Inc.
by: __________________
John Smith, President
What we see, especially in institutions using consumer loan products to originate business loans, is:
Borrower: XYZ Inc.
Signature block: [signed by an individual]
This is not a proper signature block for a business loan to an entity. The question could arise: Do we have an enforceable loan to XYZ Inc.?
Who owns and pledges collateral?
For some business loans, the real or personal property used to secure the borrowing transaction (pledged as collateral) may be owned by an individual or an entity, other than the borrowing entity, who pledges the collateral on behalf of the borrower.
In such cases, collateral documentation must reflect the proper ownership and pledge of property to the borrower. Common methods of attaching property owned by someone other than the borrower are referred to as third-party pledges, hypothecation agreements or grantor.
Security or collateral documentation must include a method of attachment of the property to the borrowing transaction. Perfecting the security interest or collateral must then be accomplished.
Again, as with the promissory note, care must be taken to have the proper signature of the owner of the real property or personal property.
For entities, a typical signature block for the owner or grantor (owned by an entity other than the borrower) of collateral would be:
Borrower: XYZ Inc.
Grantor: ABC Inc.
Signature block: ABC Inc.
by: _________________
[Authorized owner (grantor) of the property]
We see, especially in institutions using consumer loan products to originate business loans, the security agreement or deed of trust or mortgage being signed:
Borrower: XYZ Inc.
Signature block: [signed by an individual]
This is not a proper signature block. The question could arise: Do we have an enforceable pledge of collateral?
For a business loan transaction where the individual owns the collateral and signs the collateral document, care must be taken to ensure the pledge of the collateral to the borrowing transaction has occurred via a third-party pledge, hypothecation or grantor language.
If you discover improper loan or collateral documentation, address the situation immediately and consult competent legal counsel.
Brian D. Robertson is president of PCMS Inc. in Missoula, Mont.


text:
Prospect Mahtook has drive, speed, strong instincts
Rays outfielder makes pitchers work, steals bases and forces defenses into mistakes
By Bernie Pleskoff / MLB.com
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Mikie Mahtook is a scout's dream.
While Mahtook may not have superstar-caliber tools, he plays the game with an aggressive intensity that puts pressure on the other team's defense. His work ethic compensates for any shortcoming he demonstrates in his skill level.
Essentially, Mahtook is an average baseball player. But in his case, he makes average look very good.
Mahtook is the type of player that helps his team win, as opposed to concentrating on his own statistics or personal achievements. He plays with a big heart.
That's not to say that the 6-foot-1, 200-pound, right-handed-hitting Mahtook is short on tools. In fact, he has Major League style ability that will serve him well when his development time is complete. Mahtook will have to scrape, scratch and work hard to bring out the best in his game.
Mahtook was an award-winning athlete at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette, La. He helped his baseball team win three district championships and his football team win two district titles in his role as the team's quarterback.
When I met with Mahtook during the 2011 season of the Arizona Fall League, he spoke passionately of his love for Louisiana State University, his alma mater. In fact, the Florida Marlins drafted him out of high school in 2008, but he chose to instead attend college and play baseball.
Matook played high-quality baseball for the LSU Tigers. He posted a .344 career average and created a very positive scouting profile in the process. Mahtook's collegiate performance earned him a first-round selection by Tampa Bay in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft.
No individual tool dominates Mahtook's game. He does a little bit of everything, and he does it well. Perhaps Mahtook's best skill is his speed. He is fast enough and has strong enough instincts to force defenses into making mistakes.
A less prominent tool may be Mahtook's limited arm strength, but he has enough oomph and carry on the ball to be a very adequate outfielder. He will make all the plays in the outfield, but he won't be flashy in the process.
Mahtook began his professional career in a bit of a different manner. He signed his professional contract too late to get any real playing time in the Rays' Minor League system. So they sent him to the Arizona Fall League instead.
In the 2011 Fall League, Mahtook began his professional career by hitting a very solid .338 against credible pitching. He hit three homers and drove in 14 runs. He also stole five bases. In 68 at-bats, Mahtook struck out only 16 times.
Defensively, Mahtook played both center field and right field, handling 30 chances without error.
Mahtook's first full season was 2012. He split the year at Class A Advanced Charlotte in the Florida State League and Double-A Montgomery in the Southern League. Mahtook hit a combined .277 with nine home runs and 62 RBIs in 555 plate appearances. He stole 23 bases and was caught stealing only nine times.
Mahtook started the season at Charlotte, where he posted a solid .290 average in 386 plate appearances. He hit five home runs, 15 doubles and seven triples. The triples highlight Mahtook's speed and ability to run the bases. He also walked 29 times.
He finished the year with a promotion to Double-A Montgomery and hit .248 with four home runs, 10 doubles and another triple.
Mahtook does not fritter away at-bats. He means business at the plate. Mahtook uses good plate coverage and a solid knowledge of the strike zone to spray the ball all over the field. His swing is rather short and compact, with a slight bit of uppercut. There is some movement in Mahtook's setup mechanics. While his body parts are in motion as part of his trigger, his head is rather steady, and his eye is fixed on the pitcher. His eye-hand coordination and quick hands help him get good wood on the ball.
Mahtook has some sneaky power in his muscular upper body. I'm not sure additional weight or strength will be coming his way at age 23. But he has enough raw power to knock the ball out of the park, especially if the pitcher makes a mistake and grooves a fastball. Mahtook can be a force hitting pitchers' mistakes.
As a consistent contact hitter, Mahtook has the ability to put the barrel of the bat on the ball and create some backspin, hit the outfield gaps and takeoff running the bases. He will not hesitate to challenge the throwing accuracy of outfielders, as he heads for an extra base every time it's feasible. I place a high value on Mahtook's natural ability, intelligence and instincts for running the bases. He's a scrapper.
Defensively, I know that Mahtook has played exclusively in right and center field in his year as a professional. However, I project his best position to be in left field, where there will be less pressure on him to make throws that may be beyond his comfort level. Having said that, I can certainly see Mahtook as a center fielder who uses his range and speed to go get fly balls.
I have heard Mahtook's grit, gusto and intensity compared to that of Pete Rose. There may be something to that. While I think Mahtook will hit for a very nice career average, and I agree with the appropriately aggressive manner in which Mahtook plays the game, his hitting will not likely be comprable to Rose's.
With Mahtook, the Rays have used a very high Draft pick to select a capable, multifaceted player to shepherd through their system. Given the tenacity and game awareness that he offers, the ultimate reward should be substantial for the first-round risk the club has assumed.
Bernie Pleskoff has served as a professional scout for the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. Follow @BerniePleskoff on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Tesla Motors made news late last year when a number of its Michigan employees discovered they were to be laid off through a posting on a business site in which company representatives discussed the closing of their plant and release of its employees. While the end of the year brought bad news, 2008 was still a good year in Tesla for some respects as it saw production of its Roadster vehicle begin in March.
A leaner, more consolidated Tesla Motors greeted the press at the North American International Auto Show this week. The company had big news, announcing a new vehicle, the Tesla Roadster Sport.
The Roadster Sport melds the environmental performance of an all-electric, zero on-car emissions vehicle with the on-road performance of a high-end sports car, and achieves impressive results. The Roadster Sport can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.7 seconds, two tenths of a second faster than the standard Roadster.
In order to speed up the Sport, Tesla created a hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque. The stator is the stationary coil in an electric motor in which the rotor, attached to the drive shaft spins. The Roadster Sport also adds Yokohama's Ultra High Performance tires, and an improved tunable suspension with adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars.
In the U.S. the Roadster Sport will have a base model price of $128,500, and it will also sell in Europe where it will retail for €112,000 (excluding VAT).
Michael van der Sande, Tesla's senior vice president of global sales, service and marketing touted the Roadster Sports performance, stating, "This car can beat nearly anything in its price class – yet it is twice as efficient as compact hybrid sedans. If you refuse to compromise on performance or the environment, the Roadster Sport is your only option."
CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk lauds, "The Roadster Sport embodies Tesla's spirit of continuous improvement. The Roadster has been a great success, but no one at this company remains satisfied with the status quo."
The Roadster Sport uses Tesla Motors' patented powertrain. It seats two passengers and production is planned to begin in 2011.
Tesla Motors says that it has shipped 150 Roadsters, thus far, and that 1,100 people are still on a waiting list. However, the wait may be a fortunate one, as waiting customers now have the option of upgrading to a Roadster Sport.
The Roadster and Roadster Sport will go head to head next year with GM's Chevy Volt, which will debut at a much lower price point (around $40,000 before tax credit).


text:
This thread is about the Juubi, its six tomoe eye and what used to be its 9 tomoe eye. I have a theory as to why the eye is currently depicted differently from its original design. The theory itself did turn out a little long, so if you want to skip to the end (2nd to last paragraph), than go right ahead.
Now we all know that the original 9 tomoe was introduced way back in 467 and as recently as chapter 606 we've seen it represented with 6-tomoe. Now many people have suggested that the 6 tomoe represents an incomplete transformation, basically they say that if the Juubi had been revived with all the power of the 9 biju, it would have been revived with 9 tomoe. However, I have some problems with this theory and its overall likelihood.
First off, it is confirmed that the Juubi contains 100% of the chakra from biju 1-7 and contains only a portion of 8 and 9, correct? Now if each of the 9 tomoe represent one beast's chakra, than wouldn't we see the Juubi with 7 tomoe and not 6? Basically I'm arguing that only having 6 of its 9 tomoe would not make sense considering that which we already know. But even more importantly, we actually saw evidence of the 6 tomoe in a recent chapter:
Now just one occurrence like this in the manga is essentially negligible, but as soon as it happens twice, it something that cannot be ignored:
Basically what I am saying is that Kishi outright CHANGED THE DESIGN of the Juubi's eye for a VERY DISTINCT PURPOSE. I feel, with the utmost certainty, that the 9 tomoe will never occur in the manga again at this point, only the 6 tomoe.
Now before I reveal my explanation as to why Kishi changed it, I want to bring up one other theory. At least one person said that they believe that the 6 tomoe would become 9 under the influence of a 3-tomoe sharingan. They say that perhaps a sharingan user controlling the 6 tomoe results in a 9-tomoe. But I have one major problem with that:
Here is the juubi showing the 9 tomoe with, who else, but the sage. And I think we can all agree (correct?) that the sage only had the Rinnegan, not a normal sharingan. So case in point, how could the Juubi's 6 tomoe appear as a 9 tomoe when the Sage himself never had access to the sharingan?
I could try to go on with this, but the point I'm getting at is that Kishi outright changed the design of the eye itself, and nothing more. We have seen him do this before, most notably in Sasuke's case. Now I have posted this example many times, but Kishi CLEARLY CHANGED the design of Sasuke's EMS from each eye being an inverse of one another to being identical. Essentially, he changed the design for ASCETIC REASONS more than anything, and that is exactly what I'm suggesting here.
Long story short, here is my theory:
Sasuke (as many people suggested) will get, what is now, the 6 tomoe. People say this because most assumed he would get the Rinnegan, but at this point, the Rinnegan is overused, old-hat, worthless, whatever you want to call it. So the only logical explanation is that he gets something greater than this, the 6 tomoe. However, I think many people discounted this theory simply because THE IDEA OF SOMEONE HAVING A PAIR OF 9 TOMOE EYES WOULD SIMPLY BE RIDICULOUS. It would simply look terrible and not be ASCETICALLY pleasing at all. Therefore, the extent of my theory is that Kishi changed it from 9 to 6 simply because he wants to give the eye to Sasuke and feels that a 6 tomoe would look much better on him than a 9 tomoe, simple as that.
Now go ahead and flame me if you wish, but we've have multiple examples of Kishi outright changing things in his manga for one reason or another. Some seem to be for ascetic reasons, as I've shown, but also for convenience purposes, like representing physical forms of the Edo Tensei's soul (a clear change from souls shown in the past) in order to show Dan's ghost tech and to allow Madara to return to his edo body. What I'm trying to say is that I feel there is no reason to believe that Kishi would not change something like this for such a simple reason. Thoughts, comments, suggestions, further discussions?


text:
EncFS is an encrypted pass-through filesystem which runs in userspace on Linux (using the FUSE kernel module). Similar in design to CFS and other pass-through filesystems, all data is encrypted and stored in the underlying filesystem. Unlike loopback filesystems, there is no predetermined or pre-allocated filesystem size.
FSter is a virtual filesystem implementation based on FUSE and exploiting Tracker's indexer to allow access to files according to the metadata with which they're associated. Its behavior is highly customizable with XML configuration to describe in detail the desired hierarchy of files.
A Dart Web server.
A PHP/MySQL tile engine for Google Maps.


text:
This product is available in our stores
Manhattan Lotus Effect Nail Polish
colour: 21G
Nail polish from a very loved Lotus Effect series provides an extremely durable, vibrant colors. Strengthens nails thank to lotus extract, and offers lasting color brilliance.
is durable keeps on nails about 4 days without any amendments
does not damage the nail, does not deprive them of glow, does not discolour nailplates
is efficient, covers well and evenly already for the first time, it dries quickly
it washes out easily
does not dry up in bottle, but on the nails quickly
indeed, shine is visible
soft brush provides easy application without streaks already at the first covering
condition: brand new
expiring date: 2 years
packaging: 11 ml
made in: Germany


text:
ATM ISO Buys Locator, Loan Lead Tech Specialist Code Green
Welch ATM, an independent ATM deployer based in Peoria, Ill., has purchased credit union-focused technology firm Code Green of Gaithersburg, Md.
Welch says it deploys and manages 20,000 ATMs in partnership with financial institutions and large retailers.
Code Green's innovations include BranchMap Mobile Edition, which supplies branch and ATM information in a mobile-compatible format and Credit Union Mobile, a mobile app for credit union members and marketers.
Other products include Loan Saver, an online loan lead generation tool for use at home, in the branch and in conjunction with various marketing channels and the Web Hunt, a marketing system and interactive online scavenger hunt.
"Welch ATM strives to provide products and services that can successfully expand and magnify financial institution success," said Adam Hobelmann, vice president of sales and business development at Welch ATM.
"Code Green brings a variety of new opportunities to the table that can broaden our customer service offerings both through the ATM and beyond," Hobelmann said.
Code Green Founder Jason Green said his 200-client operation will remain focused on local financial institutions, including credit unions.
"Code Green will continue to develop powerful marketing technology solutions tailored to specific needs of credit unions and community banks. We will continue to offer all of our current products such as BranchMap and Loan Saver," said Green, now president of Welch ATM's Code Green Division.
"In addition, we will now have more resources, enabling us to focus on new product development and other new offerings that enhance ATMs and evolve them into interactive branding, marketing and communications platforms," Green said.


text:
"Lopez Live D6" videos are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top of the list. Click Video to watch the meeting with documents, or Agenda / Minutes to see just the documents. You can also search the archives by typing keywords into the Search box.
Windows Media Player is required to view the videos. This can be downloaded for free from the Microsoft website.
View the minimum system requirements for viewing Archived videos.


text:
Shoes For Every WorkoutWeightlifting Shoes CrossFit Shoes Training Shoes Clearance
Your filter combination returned zero results. Please remove some selected facets.
A productive workout starts from the ground up, and Rogue has top quality footwear for every kind of training regimen. In our selection of athletic and cross training shoes above, you'll also find major brands like the Nike Romaleos, Adidas Powerlift, Inov-8 Fastlift, and a full line of Reebok Crossfit shoes. Update your personal footwear or gear up a whole team. Either way, we guarantee you're getting proven, dependable weightlifting shoes at a fair price.


text:
You are logged in as:
Your tax invoice can be downloaded on flysaa.com under Manage & Fly 72 hours after the e-ticket has been issued.
If a Tax Invoice has been successfully generated from the South African Airways Tax Invoice System, the onus rests on the recipient to ensure that his/her mailbox has enough space to receive an e-mail - with a PDF attachment; and that his//her service provider or exchange server allows for delivery of such e-mails. South African Airways, can not take responsibility for undelivered e-mails due to any other reasons beyond our control including the above.
Prescribed details required from the South African Revenue Service on a tax invoices
Tax invoices must ordinarily reflect the following details as prescribed by the South African Revenue Service Act, 1997 (Act No. 34 of 1997):
SAA adds flights and increases capacity between Johannesburg and Mumbai
Johannesburg. 19 May 2009.
South African Airways (SAA) has added flights and increased its capacity on the route between Johannesburg and Mumbai, India.
This comes as a result of an increase in demand for seats from spectators of the Indian Premium League (IPL) cricket championship currently being held in South Africa.
In addition to its normal schedule, which includes four flights per week on the route, an additional flight will be added on Wednesday, 22 May and Saturday, 25 May.
On each of the days, the additional flight will operate as SA3284 departing Johannesburg at 12h10pm arriving in Mumbai at 01h00am the following day. The return flight SA3285 departs Mumbai at 03h00am and arrives in Johannesburg at 08h35am.
These flights will be operated with SAA's Airbus A340-200.
SAA will increase capacity on several existing flights by using a larger aircraft on these routes, namely an A340-600. These are SA284 on Thursday, 21 May and Sunday, 26 May and their respective return flights, SA285 the following day (22 and 27 May).
Issued by Group Corporate Affairs


text:
Some seizures in children have no known cause. If these unprovoked seizures recur, it may be called epilepsy. Seizures can be stressful for the child and family. Medication can be an effective treatment for some, but others may need more help to control their seizures.
A special diet called the Ketogenic Diet may help manage epilepsy in children, particularly with epilepsy that is resistant to medication. The diet requires lower amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fat. It can be a difficult diet to maintain, but for some children the seizure control may be worth the effort. Most doctors will have a person try the diet for up to 3 months to see if it works. If your child responds well to the diet and remains seizure-free for 2 years, your child may also slowly be transitioned to a more normal diet.
Getting to Know the Ketogenic Diet
Treatment of epilepsy was generally ineffective in the early 1900's. In the 1920s, it was found that fasting could reduce the number of seizures, but it was not clear why. Fortunately, anti-seizure medications were developed that helped the majority of people with epilepsy. As a result, dietary treatments lost popularity as a main treatment option for epilepsy.
The ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet. The classic diet is made up of 3 to 4 parts fat and 1 part carbohydrate and protein. There are variations of the diet, like one that uses medium chain triglycerides as a primary source of fat. You and your child's doctor and dietitian will make changes to your child's diet as needed.
How it Works
The diet mimics some effects of fasting on the body. Glucose (sugar) is the easiest source of energy for the body. Most of the glucose comes from carbohydrates that we eat. Once the glucose is burned off, the body uses fat as a source of energy. The use of fat creates a by-product called ketones. For reasons not completely understood, the ketones may reduce or eliminate seizures. Your body will also use body fat for fuel when you fast, but fasting is clearly not a long term option. Having a diet with a high amount fat will have a similar effect of increasing ketone production.
Making the Change
Degree of Difficulty
Any dietary change is difficult. The range of food in this diet is somewhat limited, so some find it easier than others to complete the process. To get the most benefit, it is important to follow the diet as closely as possible.
The transition to this diet will be monitored by a doctor. Your child will also be tested on a regular basis to look for side effects and maintain body function. If your child is not seeing a benefit, then the doctor may stop the diet and try alternative treatments.
Let's Eat!
What kinds of foods will your child be able to eat? Focus on what can be eaten, rather that what cannot be eaten. Keep in mind that the ketogenic diet is fat-based, so fatty foods rule the menu. You can be as creative as you want as long as you are mindful of what your child can eat. Here is a list of possible menu items:
- Eggs
- Meats, such as bacon, steak, or hamburger
- Full-fat dairy low in carbohydrates
- Full-fat condiments, such as mayonnaise, oil, or butter
- Vegetables high in fiber
- Limited servings of fruit
What to Expect
There is more to the diet than just the food. The fat-based menu does have side effects that may appear within a few days. The good news is they are short term and should disappear as your child's body adjusts to the diet. Keep an eye on your child's progress and discuss it with your child's doctor.
Common Side Effects
- Constipation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Irritability
- Sleepiness
- Dehydration—make sure your child has adequate fluid intake
Unusual, Rare, or Serious Side Effects
- Delayed growth due to nutritional deficiency
- Kidney stones
- Inflammation of the pancreas—pancreatitis
Heart Disease
Heart disease as an adult is a potentially harmful side effect of eating a high-fat diet. Cholesterol and triglycerides are fats in the blood. High levels can increase the risk of future heart disease. Although the diet leads to significant elevations of fatty substances in the blood, the diet has not been proven to be unsafe. For many, the benefit of reducing or eliminating seizures outweigh the potential of a possible harm developing later in life.
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
- Review Date: 10/2016 -
- Update Date: 10/23/2014 -


text:
Name Your Poison: LinkedIn Poll Respondents Choose Between Regulators, Tax Exemption
While some likened the choices to "gun" or "cyanide," our latest LinkedIn poll, which asked: Which is worse for your credit union: Regulatory burden or loss of tax-exempt status? prompted quite a discussion.
The completely unscientific poll found that regulatory burdens slightly edged out tax exemption as a concern 51% compared to 48%.
For many tax exemption didn't seem as concerning because as Ken Bator, president/founder of Bator Training and Consulting, argued "it is the cooperative nature that makes the brand and culture of the credit union industry unique and not its tax-exempt status. Credit unions will simply adapt and change their business model if the tax exemption were taken away. The regulatory burden, however, could be the beginning of the end for some institutions."
John Neusanenger, president/CEO of Orlando Federal Credit Union, added that it was more a question of "fear of the unknown."
"Loss of our tax exemption MAY not be as painful, given our structure and ability to limit our taxable income," Neusanenger commented. "We don't really know how IRS would structure taxes for a not-for-profit financial cooperative."
Join the Credit Union Times LinkedIn group and get in on the discussions.
Our latest poll is out. This time we want to know: What percentage of your senior management team is 49 years old or younger?


text:
Re "insight" during the attainments, check out DN 9, but preferably a translation other than Ven T's. You can audit the translations against the Pali to see where the mistranslation by Ven T lies. The Chinese parallel says much the same thing about the incompatibility of thinking and intending with the attainments (sorry, I can't find my old post where I extracted the parallel passage from the Chinese DA 28). Not forgetting AN 3.101 which suggests that dhammavitakkā is a subtle defilement to be cleared out before one can attain the jhānas.frank k wrote:Hi Sylvester, "sutta jhana" and "vism. jhana" at least is clear on the point that with "vism.", one uses visual light nimitta to enter into a jhana, and that one has to emerge before one is able to think and do vipassana, something which you won't find in the suttas.
To get around this problem, some argue that vipassanā does not require thinking, that it is tied instead to perception. This brings in a gigantic subject for critical analysis of what vipassanā means in different strata of the texts and within specific contexts in the same stratum. What does vipassanā see - the states/experiences simpliciter or the dependency relationship of the states to one another in accordance with idappaccayatā? Leaving this gigantic issue aside, does the Pali actually say that one vipassati (does vipassana) during the duration of a jhāna?
If you survey the suttas' containing jhānas, you will find 2 broad categories. One is the narrative type, eg the account of Ven Moggallana's struggle to attain the jhānas (SN 40). The other would be the instructional sermons. Both types of suttas can be found framed with present tense verbs (eg MN 111 as a narrative and MN 66 as an instructional). The vipassati proxy verb pajānāti (knows/discerns/understands) then pops up in connection with the jhāna section as a following sentence, and pajānāti is also expressed in the present tense (eg MN 121). This, as most English readers would insist, must suggest that vipassanā is contemporaneous with jhāna. Does Pali grammar envisage such a function for the Pali present tense?
We can see that if contemporaneity were intended to be conveyed, the grammar suggests 2 other constructions, ie (i) the absolutive functioning as a gerund, or (ii) the genitive absolute formed from a present participle. However, these 2 types of construction are typically employed as the subordinate clause of relative clauses. I've not seen any of the jhāna and vipassanā passages structured in this kind of clause structure. I've not even seen any jhāna and vipassanā passages structured as distinct sentences (instead of clauses) where the jhāna verbs are expressed in either the absolutive or genitive absolute to the vipassanā verbs in present tense.
The reason for this is quite simple. The standard idiom for indicating contemporaneity of another activity with a jhāna is the relative clauses "Tassa ... iminā vihārena viharati, noun+another verb" idiom. Both the narrative and instructional suttas employ this idiom, and as far as I can see, the idiom is used only to speak of the "thorns" assailing the specific jhāna susceptible to that "thorn". Given that this idiom is available to both the narrative passages and the instructional passages, don't you find it contrived to press the present tense vipassanā verbs into service as functioning in the same way as the idiom? I've previously mentioned something about the periphrastic construction involving viharati in the jhāna pericopes (http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... 16#p235389), and it seems that this idiomatic relative clause is the way to link the auxillary verb with the other verbs that follow as being contemporaneous.
I agree, but with the wee caveat that the Vsm definition could be justified on 2 grounds - (i) it discusses vitakka and vicāra in the bare mechanical sense, ie what the mind does, and this mechanical definition is also to be found in MN 19 and MN 117; and (ii) the qualitative sense of "how" the mechanics are performed would be found in the kusala descriptions such as MN 78, which you correctly identify with nekkhama, avyāpāda and ahiṃsā.Also how vitakka and vicara are defined in vism. is clearly different than the sutta passages that explicitly state the vitakka and vicara being nekkhamma, abyapada, avihimsa (or their opposites) when talking about the presence and absence of vitakka and vicara for the first and second jhanas.
That is KR Norman's plea, but he recognises that there's simply too much dogma entrenched in the exegetical traditions that they could not be expected to surrender to linguistic criticism. Nobody likes their memes to be scrutinised by grammarians and linguists...I agree that making better dictionary definitions for key pali terms alone is not going to solve communications problems, but surely there's something we can do as a community to facilitate better understanding of what these terms mean when talking about different interpretations of jhana.


text:
Pirate Empires: Part 2 - Give 'Em the WIP
30th March 2009 Give 'Em the WIP
Click here to see a larger version of this image.
Recently, I have been working on getting islands to render properly during sea battles (where islands can be quite large) and in the game's world map (where they can be quite small). It's quite tricky to do with a game of this size, as I have to make sure it all works on older computers as well as reliably over a network. It means we end up doing a lot of our calculations in fixed-point arithmetic. Fixed-point arithmetic means that we use integers (whole numbers) instead of floating-point numbers. Although floating-point numbers allow for more accuracy and can represent fractions easily, they can be slower for the computer to calculate, lose precision and be unpredictable from one computer to the next.
So, the key question we have to answer is: how big is 1? It might be okay for 1 to represent 1cm in sea battles, but if we used that for the world map game, we might only be able to have a game world thats 1km square - clearly not enough space for a pirate to make a living in. If you make the scale too big, though, animations and camera movements get very choppy. It feels kind of like I've been trying to press bubbles out of wallpaper this week!
Just the other day, I put the game on our internal 'work-in-progress' (WIP) version of FunOrb in order to show it to a few colleagues. I actually only intended to show it to one 'guinea pig', but when there's a new game working on someone's screen, the whole department can get a little excited. Things quickly escalated into a big battle, as other members of the FunOrb development team jumped in the game to try it out!
Click here to see a larger version of this image.
It is always helpful to see new people playing a game you're working on - it helps you to see the things that are wrong with it, which you have so far been blind to. Even simple things like if you see someone struggling to use your interface can help you to improve the quality of the final game. This 'small' test has given me and Mod Dunk a veritable hoard of little things to fix and improve with sea battles. We have quite a way to go with this game before it meets up to our standards, but we are making progress.
We've also been doing some work on the ports. We have been populating the taverns with a range of sailors - everything from stalwart bonny tars to scum-of-the-earth cut-throats - all of whom you'll be able to recruit for your ship! And we've been making sure that the booty you store in your ship's hold is as 'organised' as every self-respecting pirate would have it: in big piles! (Which reminds me somewhat of my desk...)
Mod Wivlaro
FunOrb Developer
(Current grog level: low)


text:
But I doubt that Apple will offer HTC a license unless HTC owns or effectively controls any patents that Apple needs, in which case the two companies would cross-license. A company named S3 Graphics recently obtained an ALJ determination against Apple and HTC is in the process of acquiring that company, but I'm not sure Apple absolutely depends on a license to those patents.
Horace Luke, HTC's chief innovation officer, has left HTC for personal reasons. Horace nurtured a culture of innovation at HTC and instilled a strong consumer design-focus among our employees who continue to raise the bar in designing products that capture our customers' imagination.We are grateful for Horace's many contributions to HTC and wish him well in his future endeavors. Scott Croyle, HTC's vice president of design, has taken over Horace's responsibilities and will continue a tradition of design innovation at HTC.


text:
- men
- coats & jackets
men's coats & jackets
Great Deals on Coats & Jackets for Men
Look cool with our selection of affordable and comfortable men's coats. Whether you're looking for casual, athletic, or work jackets, we have them all for you! A wool topcoat or leather trench coat can serve as the perfect complement to a simple dress shirt and tie, a business suit, or formal attire. There's always room for a sophisticated pea coat or parka as well—both are traditional looks that have never gone out of style.
Of course, men's jackets aren't just about looking good (although that is an added benefit!). Sometimes you need something with a certain level of general or specific functionality to match your style. Skiers or snowboarders on their way to a resort will want a thick, insulated down jacket. Avid outdoorsmen or people who face the elements for a living will love hunting through our rough-and-tough cotton duck jackets or field jackets, which come with abundant storage space for all of your necessities. Construction workers and others who work in hazardous jobs, where safety is extremely important, will want to shop for high visibility coats for all seasons. Motorcyclist will love our affordable and stylish motorcycle jackets.
Wearing durable, good-looking outerwear can be essential to your occupation, handicraft or overall well-being. No matter what your purpose or profession, we have jackets and winter coats for men to suit your unique lifestyle. Looking for the perfect complements for you new outerwear? Head on over to our men's clothing department!
Shop Men's Fleece Jackets>>> Shop Men's Leather Jackets>>> Shop Men's Bomber Jackets>>> Shop Columbia Jackets>>>


text:
This study is provided by ICPSR. ICPSR provides leadership and training in data access, curation, and methods of analysis for a diverse and expanding social science research community.
Agricultural and Demographic Records of 21,118 Rural Households Selected from the 1860 Manuscript Censuses (ICPSR 9117)
Principal Investigator(s): Bateman, Fred; Foust, James D.
Demographic, occupational and economic information for over 21,000 rural households in the northern United States in 1860 is provided in this dataset. The data were obtained from the manuscript agricultural and population schedules of the 1860 United States Census. Variables include farm values, livestock inventories, and crop production figures for the households that owned or operated farms (over half the households in the study), as well as values of real and personal estate, color, sex, age, literacy, school attendance, occupation, place of birth, and parents' nationality of all individuals residing in the sampled households.
Access Notes
One or more data files in this study are set up in a non-standard format, such as card image format. Users may need help converting these files before they can be used for analysis.
Data in this collection are available only to users at ICPSR member institutions. Please log in so we can determine if you are with a member institution and have access to these data files.
Study Description
Bateman, Fred, and James D. Foust. Agricultural and Demographic Records of 21,118 Rural Households Selected from the 1860 Manuscript Censuses. ICPSR09117-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1989. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09117.v1
Persistent URL: https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09117.v1
Export Citation:
- RIS (generic format for RefWorks, EndNote, etc.)
- EndNote XML (EndNote X4.0.1 or higher)
This study was funded by:
- National Science Foundation (AS-27143)
Scope of Study
Subject Terms: agriculture, census data, crop production, demographic characteristics, households, livestock inventories, nineteenth century, rural areas
Geographic Coverage: United States
- 1860
Universe: 956 counties in 20 northern states
In this hierarchical dataset each household has three separate record types. There is one "A" record per household, containing farm and livestock statistics, . Each household has one or more "B" records, which provide information on crop production, and one or more "C" records, containing demographic information on household members. For the total sample of 21,118 households, there are three or more records per case, depending on the number of "B" and "C" records for a given household. There are 16 variables for the "A" records, a maximum of approximately 77 variables for the "B" records, and a minimum of five variables for the "C" records. An earlier version of this collection, AGRICULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RECORDS FOR RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN THE NORTH, 1860 (ICPSR 7420), is available in rectangular format.
Sample: A two-stage variable-cluster sample design was used. A random sample of 102 counties in 16 northern states was drawn. From each of these counties one nonurban township was randomly selected. Census records from all households in the selected townships were included in the study.
United States Manuscript Censuses, 1860
Original ICPSR Release: 1989-05-04
Related Publications
Export Options: RIS/EndNote
Export Options: RIS/EndNote
Export Options: RIS/EndNote
Export Options: RIS/EndNote
Metadata Exports
- Citations exports are provided above.
Export Study-level metadata (does not include variable-level metadata)
If you're looking for collection-level metadata rather than an individual metadata record, please visit our Metadata Records page.


text:
Denali Alaskan FCU Taps Insuritas to Expand Insurance Agency
Insuritas, a provider of outsourced insurance agencies, said it has reached an agreement with Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union to expand Denali Alaskan Insurance Agency.
The East Windsor, Conn.-based Insuritas said it will coordinate with Denali Alaskan Insurance to deliver its automated sales platform and their online agency capabilities to drive new levels of organic growth into the credit union's retail membership base.
Insuritas will supplement Denali Alaskan Insurance core agency's capabilities by providing their turnkey insurance agency distribution solution including sales professionals, full technology integration, online shopping, back-office services including billing and claims processing, and its agency Web portal, said Mike Gordon, manager for Denali Alaskan Insurance, a subsidiary of the $492 million Denali Alaskan FCU in Anchorage.
Insuritas will operate under the Denali Alaskan Insurance brand, focusing on insurance needs of the credit union's more than 42,000 retail members, according to Insuritas.
"Our credit union was strategically committed to rapidly expanding its insurance agency platform to allow members to shop, compare and buy the insurance they need during loan transactions and while paying bills online," Dale Fosselman, chief operating officer of Denali Alaskan FCU.
"The Insuritas outsourcing solution enables us to accomplish this objective for the credit union without the costs and operational risks of building out the technology rich operating environment needed to handle the increasingly commoditized personal lines coverages," Fosselman said.


text:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Notice is hereby given that Sydney S. Vestey, holder of tax certificate No. 1388 issued May 28, 1998, has filed same in my office and has made application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. Said certificate embraces the following described property in the County of St. Johns, State of Florida, to-wit: PARCEL NUMBER 050653-0443 SEC 14 TWP 06 RGE 28 PART OF NW 1/4 165 X 330 FT (EX S 30 FT) OR TRACT 443 UNIT 3 FLAGLER ESTATES UNRECORDED PLAT OR557/732 2295/1631 The assessment of the said property under the said certificate issued was in the name of Edna L. Snyder. Parcel is currently owned by JAMES L. & LINDA PLATT, & KENNETH W. & DIANE M. SCHWING. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described therein will be sold to the highest bidder at the front door of the St. Johns County Judicial Building, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084, on JULY 13, 2005 at 12:00 o'clock noon. Dated this MAY 27, 2005. (OFFICIAL SEAL) Cheryl Strickland Clerk of Circuit Court of St. Johns County, Florida In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of Court at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32095 no later than seven days prior to the sale date. Telephone: (904) 819-3657; 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. L1405-5 June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005
Posted from 8-Jun-05 to 29-Jun-05
© 2018. All Rights Reserved. Contact Us


text:
We're just lucky the 76ers have missed 4 wide open threes this overtime.
this road game is totally emblematic of the raptors over the past few years...they cannot close out road games, even if they have a comfortable lead. They cannot perform well under pressure and get the big defensive stop. 76ers are playing awful tonight , raptors should've blown them out.
Jose is the only one decent at hero ball on this squad.
derozans body language makes me not want him in there... not to mention his play
as a player it must fell so defeating to know that he was pushed out of bounds and there should of been a foul call but instead they call turn over .... it must just fell like your wasting your time, I would start questioning if there is some sort of motive here by the nba
what play call was that??????
why derozan? he is the worst shooter on the raps, especially from range
poor execution all game fuck.. they deserve to lose this game
Let's never speak of this game again, there were so many bad things in it.
I thought this game was ours, I would of played Jose in the 4th, Lowry was showing a lot of jackle and hyde today and it just lead to the engine sputtering.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
Mobile Home Parks near Cleveland, OH
Save This Search
Get a Free Email Alert
See the Latest Listings in Your Area
We'll notify you each time a new listing matches your search, so you'll be the first to see the newest listings!
We'll notify you each time a new listing matches your search, so you'll be the first to see the newest listings!
Create a free account to gain access to the newest listings! Don't let others see the perfect home before you.
Your Search
Mobile Home Parks near Cleveland, OH
Receive Notifications
Log in to MHBay.com AccountYou will need to log in to your account for us to save your search.
Simply Create a FREE Account - It only takes a moment:
By creating this account, you agree to the MHBay.com
User Agreement and
Privacy Statement.
Mobile Home Parks near Cleveland, OH. Looking for a mobile home park, mobile home community, manufactured home community, multi family housing? MHBay.com has 310 mobile home parks near Cleveland. Contact us to list your mobile home park in the directory.
|Sign-in to See the Latest Listings
|Back to Search
Featured Listings
Southington Estates
Located in the small town of Southington, Ohio; Southington Estates is the community for you. Only five minutes from downtown, Southington E...
40.3 miles
Featured Listing
Regular Listings
13.2 miles
Rolling Wheel Mh Park
I am looking for a 2 bedroom if you could please call me. I can not find a phone number anywhere to call. We are looking to move in april or...
17.9 miles
Verandah Property - Directory
Nestled against the protected wood line of Tinkers Creek State Park, Verandah is the perfect 55 and better community. Check out our other h...
22.8 miles
27.8 miles
Lake Milton Mobile Home Park
Park is licensed for 89 homes current 39 singles. 14 doubles 36 vacant lots no triples or park model Have rv license for 25 rvs City wat...
47.8 miles
|Back to Search
|List a Mobile Home Park


text:
Magnaflow Part # 17944
Our Part # MFL17944
Fits: 01-02 GM 6.6L Duramax EC/SB
PRO Performance diesel systems are our entry-level performance
diesel system featuring a 100% stainless steel muffler and
mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing. Optional 5" diesel tips
are sold separately. MagnaFlow PRO Performance Diesel Exhaust
comes with a Lifetime Warranty, Dyno Tested And Proven To
Make Power, Performance Gains In Horsepower And Torque, Great
Sound -Has A Smooth; Deep Tone, Easy To Install, Mandrel-Bent.
All Welded. Built To Last.


text:
People Search > Address Lookup > Vermont > Hardwick > D
PeopleFinders makes it easy to find property records for addresses in Hardwick. We have a lengthy list of addresses, and we built this directory to help you find them quickly. Get started by selecting any of the streets you see below.
After you click a street name, you'll be shown a group of full addresses. These addresses are all located on the street you picked, and all within Hardwick, VT. Rely on this directory to help you get to a specific address in just a few clicks.
Learning who owns the property in question is even easier. We'll show you the current owner once you click on an address. We can also show you an abundance of important information about the property you're looking into. To get it, order one of our authoritative property records reports.