text:
Top Business Stationery Advice | 6 Tips To Help You Conquer Your Business Stationery
Top Business Stationery Advice | Business stationery items, such as business cards and letterheads, are some of the most used marketing and business correspondence tools for many small businesses, both big and small. However, a lot of entrepreneurs give them little thought, running off to the closest office supplier where they get a choice of ten generic templates, a handful of colors and run-of-the mill fonts.
Top Business Stationery Advice | Website Design – www.medianovak.com
Your business stationery is a first-hand representation of your company to your potential clients, and as such, it should convey your overall brand message. From the letterhead and contact information to the quality of the paper, your colour scheme, and the layout, everything in your business stationery design matters if you're trying to leave the best possible first impression. And you only get one opportunity! You do not want to send the wrong message to existing or potential clients by using stationery that is not up to the standards of your products or services. The right stationery can end up doing wonders for your business.
Hire A Professional Designer | Top Business Stationery Advice
Your business card and other stationery should be a reflection of your business – a window to the soul of your brand. So, if you need stationery, as most businesses do, make sure you have your stationery professionally designed to achieve it full potential. And if you need multiple business stationery – for example business cards, letterheads and some referral cards – make sure the look and feel matches throughout your materials. A suite of well-designed business stationery looks professional and can significantly improve the image of your business.
RELATED: Clever Business Stationery Design | Clueless About Stationery Design? Get Started With These Essential Tips
The Importance Of A Company Logo | Top Business Stationery Advice
It's one thing to design an appealing line of stationery that's both desirable and functional, but if few of the items make it clear who it is they came from, it's quite the wasted investment. So whether it's your brand's slogan, your logo, or simply the color scheme that's so uniquely 'you', make sure there's no mistake about the brand behind every stationery item. Including your business logo on your business stationery is the best way for identifying your company among recipients. It provides them with instant brand recognition, thereby increasing your brand awareness.
Be Deliberate With The Contact Information You Include | Top Business Stationery Advice
As obvious as it sounds, make sure you always include contact information on your stationery items, and keep in mind that you will have to choose the most appropriate and important contact details for every stationery item. Including your company address, phone number, email address, fax number and any other methods of communication that you feel are important into the design of your stationery items will make it easy for clients to contact you.
Make It Readable | Top Business Stationery Advice
While most businesses will try and stand out from the crowd with custom stationery items, make sure that you do not choose unreadable or complicated fonts. Your potential clients will be looking for text that is easy on the eye, that can convey information clearly and efficiently. Text should be printed in an easy-to-read format, aligned left to right. Using no more than two different fonts keeps the style consistent and the text readable.
RELATED: DIY Business Stationery Guide | Six Tips To Design Your Own Business Stationery And Make It Work For You
Choose Quality Stock | Top Business Stationery Advice
Using quality paper stock for your business stationery can help boost credibility of your business. People notice small details such as paper stock and special finishes (e.g. embossing), which can be enough to improve the perception of your business in the mind of a potential client. If you hand out a flimsy and poorly designed piece of custom business stationery – let's say a business card – your potential clients are likely to compare the quality of your business card to the quality of your services. Bad move.
Top Business Stationery Advice | Website Design – www.medianovak.com
Printing | Top Business Stationery Advice
Yes, you can print many stationery items (like business cards, brochures, letterheads) from the comfort of your own home or office. However, depending on the equipment you have and the amount of stationery you need to print, you may well be better off getting in touch with a local or online printing business to help you out. If you are after something a little different, talk to your designer or printer. Features such as spot color, spot metallic, embossing and rounded corners will be more expensive but worthwhile for some businesses trying to stand out.


text:
More consumers choosing warranties to fend off repair costs
Tracy Busch bought a new Dell laptop for $599 this month and a $99 extended-service contract. She is wary of repair costs after being unemployed for 14 months.
"This is a major purchase for me," said Busch, a 46-year-old Long Island City, N.Y., resident, who's starting a new job in banking. "I have to protect it just in case."
A study published on the Internet in June by the Journal of Consumer Research found that people with lower incomes are more likely to purchase a warranty because they worry more about the costs of repair or replacement, according to Ajay Kalra, a marketing professor at Rice University in Texas who worked on the study. Kalra said he looked at 1,676 purchases of electronic products, which included 553 sales of extended-service contracts from one retailer.
"When you're rich, you can just go out and buy new products," Kalra said. "In this economy, people are going to hold onto their purchases for a long time."
U.S. personal incomes fell 1.3 percent in June, the biggest drop in four years, the Commerce Department said on Aug 4.
Consumers spent $8.3 billion in 2007 on warranties for computers, other consumer electronics and major appliances, according to Warranty Week, an industry Web site in Forest Hills, N.Y. That represents at least 100 million extended warranties, according to the Service Contract Industry Council, a trade group based in Tallahassee, Fla.
Soft Economy
Coverage for repairs has grown amid the worst recession since the Great Depression, warranty-service providers and retailers said. So-called attachment rates, or the percent of people who add a service contract to their purchase, have increased by 10 percent this year, said Tony Nader, chief executive officer and president of N.E.W. Customer Service Companies. The Sterling, Va., company is a privately held administrator of service plans for retailers including Wal-Mart and J.C. Penney.
In 2008, 42 percent of consumers bought a warranty for their laptop or desktop computer, an increase from 37 percent in 2007, according to David Daoud, an analyst with IDC, a research firm in Framingham, Mass.
Busch said she bought the one-year extended contract from Best Buy Co. because a computer monitor she purchased several years ago broke three days after the manufacturer's one-year warranty expired. "I'm confident that I'll be fine with this plan," she said.
Consumer advocates such as Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports magazine, and the Consumer Federation of America advise against purchasing extended-service contracts.
Bad Bet
Mark Kotkin, director of survey research at Yonkers, N.Y.-based Consumer Reports national research center, said extended-service contracts are a bad bet, because the chance of needing a repair during the coverage period is small and warranty prices are similar to the cost of the average repair.
Many repairs are covered by the standard warranty often offered with the product, and many products rarely break within the extended-warranty window, Kotkin said, citing their data. Three-year-old laptop computers had a 36 percent repair rate, and three-year-old digital cameras had a 9 percent repair rate, according to Consumer Reports 2009 annual questionnaire of consumers.
"The fact that people who are scrimping and saving to buy certain things are spending more then they should is a bit disconcerting to us," said Jack Gillis, director of public affairs for the Washington-based Consumer Federation of America, an advocacy organization.
Research Provider
"If you feel you must have an extended-service contract, be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau to find out how they are rated," Gillis said. "Avoid companies with significant complaints."
More consumers chose to buy less expensive, shorter-term warranties on computers in 2008. Twenty-five percent bought a two-year warranty, up from 20 percent in 2007, according to a survey of about 1,000 consumers conducted by IDC. The percent of consumers that bought a three-year warranty on computers was unchanged at 17 percent from 2007 to 2008.
"People went for the cheaper option to at least get some protection for a few years," IDCs Daoud said. "That's an indicator of economic hardship."
Consumer Reports recommends shopping around when purchasing a warranty, and advises not to pay more than 20 percent of the product's purchase price. Consumers should ask if the extended warranty includes in-home repair or pickup for heavy items and if it contains a lemon clause, which replaces the product if it can't be repaired. Most extended-service contracts begin when the product is purchased and may overlap with the standard warranty for a time, Kotkin said.
Revenue Grows
Target's revenue since 2006 from extended-service plans has outpaced the growth of the company's electronics business, said Jana O'Leary, a spokeswoman for the Minneapolis-based company, who declined to give specific numbers. Target's warranties range from $19 for a three-year plan on most electronics worth $200 or less, to $79 for a three-year plan to cover electronics costing more than $1,000.
Best Buy, the world's largest electronics retailer, said revenue from all services, including extended-service plans, was 7 percent of total revenue of $45 billion during fiscal year 2009, an increase from 6 percent in 2008, according to filings by the Richfield, Minn.-based company.
Bobby Bilicki said he made his first big purchase, a 56- inch JVC rear-projection television, when he was a senior in college and didn't have a lot of money. Bilicki, 25, who works in public relations and marketing, said he paid $300 for a five-year warranty to protect his purchase and hasn't yet needed it.
"I decided to go for it, the Arlington, Va., resident said. "If anything broke, I would have been screwed. I wasn't confident that I'd have the money to fix it."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Speaking Of Bling
This Adidas ad (gimme!) would like to remind you of the days when it was allowed on the court, and receding hairlines were accepted by society. Way to ruin everything, Stern.
Why fighting is stupid: Tyrus Thomas was +12 before his ejection.
Hollinger's basketball super computer projects a 36 win season for the Bulls. I wish it had odds on me watching a 36 win team. I'll wait the suckiness out. Movie rentals come via the mail now, and I haven't read the second Bruce Campbell book yet.


text:
Advice for BlueGZ
May 17, 2010
I'm having a little trouble with my raiz!
I learnt gumbis the other day so now my raiz is inverted and all of that, but for some reason i am constantly landing with my chest down and my raiz is near impossible to swing!
halps pl0x!
Analysis and Suggestions
I delayed on posting advice for this one because well...it was hard to think of any advice for it haha.
You're landing them very well in this video honestly. Heck, by the time you read this they'll probably be even better!
Your chest is upright relative to the orientation of your hips to chest. If you want it to be more objectively upright, try not leaning away from the body as much. When you lower your upper body, try to keep your chest closer to your center. Another way of thinking of that is to keep your chest more so it's vertically over your knee. This way, your lower body doesn't have to travel around your upper body as much.
So, instead of focusing on dipping down or outwards, focus on keep your upper body closer and a little higher when you're setting up and taking off. Also, after you dip, think of everything going UP into the takeoff.
And, just keep working with the technique so it becomes easier with your body. Yours is good enough now to the point where, honestly, you can probably tell yourself to feel these changes as you do it, rather than trying to apply hard and fast technical rules. But who knows! It's looking good though, keep it up!


text:
So, today I was supposet to become an expert on today. The book listed a crap load of questions to help in this scenario but they were freakin' hard to answer. Here is what I got.
Weather in Zambia today: Weather.com stated 79 degrees & Mostly Cloudy
Number of Wars in progress today: Well, at least 2 because those are American based, but I am sure it is at least 5. There was no easy resouce for this
World population today: 6,767, 846, 339
Result of Sporting event today: I have been following the NCAA games so this one is mulitfaceted. My bracket has held a winning average though. Check ESPN if you need to know.
First topic on Jerry Springer today: Man leaves wife for Stripper
Middle East oil reserves today:
Number of astronauts in space today: 5 from Expedition 18
Percentage of faked oragasms today: None if I am involved. Seriously...that is not a real statistic.
Time spent waiting for phones to be picked up: Mine personally was about 5 minutes total
Moon-Earth distance at midday: 363,000 km
Horoscopes of Leos with Scorpio ascendants: I couldn't find this specifically but I did find this horoscope.
Your planet, the sun, should give you plenty of food for thought today. You may well want to literally broaden your horizons, as the focus switches to travel and environment changes. Sticking with the same old routines is safe, but dull. You're perhaps now prepared to take a calculated risk!
Number of birthdays worldwide: I looked everywhere but couldn't find this info.
So, there you have it.
That is all,
Friday, March 20, 2009
TBWCYL Day 79 - Knowledge Able
So, today I was supposet to become an expert on today. The book listed a crap load of questions to help in this scenario but they were freakin' hard to answer. Here is what I got.
Posted by Trinity at 11:39 PM
Labels: Life Changing Adventures
1 Ripples in the pond:
- Girl Interrupted said...
lol I think you did damn well to answer as many as you did!!!


text:
Skoda has big plans for its future, and it starts with next month's Geneva Motor Show.
The Volkswagen-owned carmaker has confirmed this week that it will unveil a special new concept, along with a new logo that the company says will "usher in a new era" for the Skoda brand.
Skoda is keeping mum on the new concept, except to say that it will reflect the brand's new design language.
"The car boasts clearly defined shapes and a great sense of detail and a new logo which will adorn new Škoda's models from 2012," the Czech brand says.
A new logo will also be unveiled, with "a new spectrum of colours" and a more precise look to the traditional winged-arrow identity. Skoda says the new logo will begin appearing on Skoda vehicles and dealerships over the coming year.
The new logo and concept come as Skoda celebrates its best-ever year in sales, with some 762,000 vehicles delivered in 2010 - an increase of 11.5 percent of 2009. The company plans to double its annual sales by 2018.
In Australia, Skoda sold 110 vehicles in January - 22 more than for the same period in 2010.
Related Content


text:
Popular Now
Popular Now
Popular Now
Popular Now
01803 865913
+44 1803 865913
Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
By: Carol Shively(Editor), Mark E Wilson(Editor)
180 pages, 10 colour & 5 b/w illustrations
Social Inequalities in Health in Nonhuman Primates provides a comprehensive look at nonhuman primate social inequalities as models for differences in social status and socioeconomic in humans. The benefit of the socially-housed monkey model is that it provides the complexity of hierarchical structure and rank affiliation, i.e. both negative and positive aspects of social status. At the same time, nonhuman primates are more amenable to controlled experiments and more invasive studies that can be used to examine the effects of low status on brain development, neuroendocrine function, immunity, and eating behavior. Because all of these biological and behavioral substrates form the underpinnings of human illness, and are likely shared among primates, the nonhuman primate model can significantly advance our understanding of the best interventions in humans.
1. Introduction: Relevance of NHP Translational Research to Understanding Social Inequalities in Health in Human Beings Tanja Jovanovic, PhD, Emory University
2. An Introduction to the Female Macaque Model of Social Subordination Stress Mark E Wilson PhD, Emory University
3. Effects of Social Subordination on Macaque Neurobehavioral Outcomes: focus on Neurodevelopment Jodi R. Godfrey, Melanie Pincus, Mar M. Sanchez PhD, Emory University
4. The Effects of Social Experience on the Stress System and Immune Function in Non-Human Primates Jordan Kohn, Leonidas Panagiotakopoulos, and Gretchen N. Neigh PhD, Emory University
5. The Influence of Social Environment on Morbidity, Mortality, and Reproductive Success in Free-Ranging Cercopithecine Primates Marnie G Silverstein DVM, Wake Forest School of Medicine
6. Social Status and the Non-human Primate Brain Stephanie L Willard PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Carol A. Shively PhD, Wake Forest School of Medicine
7. Emotional Eating in Socially Subordinate Female Rhesus Monkeys Vasiliki J Michopoulos, PhD, Emory University
8. Dietary Modification of Physiological Responses to Chronic Psychosocial Stress: Implications for the Obesity Epidemic Carol Shively PhD and Anna Fimmel, Wake Forest School of Medicine
There are currently no reviews for this book. Be the first to review this book!
Your orders support book donation projects
We welcome the range and price of boxes available and have been delighted with the speedy service compared to other suppliers.
Search and browse over 110,000 wildlife and science products
Multi-currency. Secure worldwide shipping
Wildlife, science and conservation since 1985


text:
- Anonymous10:47 AM
Thanks for this review, Angie. After reading Silent in the Grave in 2007, I started searching for something similar and came across And Only to Deceive. One of the Amazon reviews stated it was no Silent in the Grave, so I decided not to read it because I knew I would only compare it to Deanna Raybourn. Your review confirmed that I'm still not ready to read it, but it sounds good enough that I will keep it on my list.ReplyDelete
Laura, yeah, I'd keep it on your list for after you've gotten some distance from the most wonderful Silent in the Grave. :) I'm into the second one and it's quite a bit better, IMO. So that's something.ReplyDelete
Rachel, glad to make you feel better! This is probably a good book for someone's first intro to the genre. Still. It's hard not to just hand them the gold right off the bat. ;)


text: Onaga Planting New Grocery Stores In Rural Food Deserts By Sylvia Maria Gross • Nov 21, 2011 Onaga, KS – Last December, the only grocery store in Onaga burned down. Onaga is a town of about 700 in northeast Kansas, surrounded by cattle ranches, corn and wheat farms. But suddenly, there was no place to buy groceries for 25 miles in any direction. People in town found their routines changed dramatically. Althea Sender, for example, is 86 years old, lives alone and doesn't drive long distances. "You're baking - you know - or fixing something and you need something. Well, you can't just run down to the store and get it," Sender says. K-State Program Supports Rural Groceries By Sylvia Maria Gross • Nov 21, 2011 By Sylvia Maria Gross Manhattan, Ks. – According to a survey done by Kansas State University, one third of all small-town stores closed just in the past three years. It's partly because rural populations are dwindling and mom and pop markets aren't able to compete with large chains.


text:
Want more from Genius Kitchen?
Watch on your Apple TV, Roku, or Fire TV and your iOS, Fire, or Android device.Learn More
Ginger Apple Vinegar
Chef's Note
"Herbal vinegars are easy to prepare, beautiful to look at and can be used in any recipe that calls for vinegar. Plus they make great gifts from your garden. The prodecure for making any herbal vinegar is the same, no matter what herb or combination of herbs you are using. All you need are some herbs, top quality vinegars, glass jars and a glass or stainless steel saucepan. For the best retention of flavors, store flavored vinegars in the refrigerator or a cool dark place. If properly prepared, flavored vinegars should retain good quality for two to three months in cool room storage and for six to eight months in refrigerated storage. -=Attention=- Should you decided to display pretty bottles of herb and fruit vinegars on a kitchen window sill. If left out for more than a few weeks, these bottles are then considered as decoration and not used in food preparation."
YIELD:1 cup
Ingredients Nutrition
- 3 inches fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- In a glass or stainless steel sauce pan heat the apple cider vinegar with 1 tsp sugar on the stove to where it is warm, but not boiling.
- Loosely fill a clean glass jar with ginger.
- Pour the warmed apple cider vinegar over the ginger and cap tightly with an acid-proof lid; store in a cool, dark place 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- After two weeks have passed strain through cheesecloth and rebottle.
get the genius kitchen app.
Watch on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Roku, or Fire TV.Learn More


text:
Only hotels in 14751 zip code are listed below. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates in Leon, NY for your upcoming leisure or conference / group travel. We list the best 14751 hotels and motels so you can review the Leon hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. Hotels in Cattaraugus county and area code 716 are also listed.
How should we direct your call?


text:
When you
buy a window or door from Pella Windows and Doors, you are
more than just a product. You are purchasing the very
best for your family, and you are confirming that you
believe quality, beauty, and efficiency are the most
valuable ideas in making a house a
home. Our wood, fiberglass, and vinyl windows are
expertly constructed and
are held to the most rigorous environmental standards. You can shop from a
variety of styles, from single and double-hung windows,
to entry doors, to elegant bay or bow windows. Wanting
a look at a particular
style? We provide custom designs for the most
innovative customer. No matter if you are
envisioning your new home in Camrose or replacing the
windows in your current one, we believe you shouldn't settle for anything less than the very best for
your home and family.
For years we have
operated under the mission that our customers deserve
top-tier products. Our customer service
models are the highest in the industry, and we work
with you from your first phone call to long after the installation process. Our consultations,
quotes, and warranties will help give you peace of mind so you can enjoy the view of Camrose.
Pella Windows and Doors's reputable business practices in
the Camrose area have made our
name synonymous with expertise and professionalism. Not only do we have an
A+ Business Rating from the Better Business Bureau, but we are also members of
the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, so you can feel
safe knowing your doors and windows are in the hands of
Energy efficiency is a major
issue for many homeowners. Our
focus on recycling, responsible sourcing of
materials, and minimal pollution have made us industry leaders in energy efficiency.


text:
Words containing chongos
Found 1 words containing chongos. Browse our Scrabble Word Finder, Words With Friends cheat dictionary, and WordHub word solver to find words that contain chongos. Or use our Unscramble word solver to find your best possible play!
- Scrabble
- Words With Friends
- WordHub
- Crossword


text:
If supplies start running out, it must be the Conference season in Tonga! Every year, June and July are jam packed with events: the opening of Parliament, the Heilala Festival, the Wesleyan Church Conference, and several others as well. It's a time when the Tongan community around the world returns to Tonga and celebrates, eats, cooks, donates, and gets their fill of Tonga. And because of the massive amounts of food prepared for all the events, shops inevitably run dry.
A friend at work told me this morning that a cousin of hers went all around town trying to find eggs for the last cake they needed to provide. All the shops were out, so after circling around town, she finally stopped at a little cafe, and ordered two eggs, raw. The barista asked her "are you sure you don't want me to fry them?" to which she replied that she'd just like him to bring her two raw eggs from the kitchen. He did, and they baked their cake! (This post says "posted by Mark Noyes," but it's Elena writing)
The first event we've gone to was the opening of Tonga's Parliament, inevitably accompanied by a large parade involving all the schools in Tongatapu, and some from the outer islands. The children line the roads, the school bands march the whole parade route, people come out in droves to see the parade, and then the king drives the parade route on his way to open Parliament for the year.
The Mormon high school, Liahona, always puts together a very talented and entertaining band. School pride being what it is in Tonga, the school comes out to support the band in a big way, even if they don't get to line the road in the center of town itself.
The drum major from Liahona never fails to show up extravagantly decked out.
Kids and their parents are extremely proud of being in the school brass band, and the bands are showcased at every opportunity, from parades to funerals to social events.
Of couse, chaperons are required for any public outing, and they proudly display school colours (Bright red for Tonga College). Look at the strut in their step as they follow the band and lead the rest of the school.
This was just one "regiment" of the 1000+ boys who marched in the parade from Tonga College, and a scene repeated by various schools all along the parade route. The school would march from a designated area and then line the road when they arrived at their spot on the side of the road.
The parade route always runs right by my office, so my coworkers and I stood on the balcony to watch the proceedings. It's always the best spot in town. I got back from New Zealand a few weeks ago, just in time for the festivities.


text:
Dear Comedy Central and parent company MTV Networks,
The internet is buzzing today about how you're slashing the budget for the not-even-officially-renewed-yet third season of The Sarah Silverman Program, to the point where you're basically trying to cancel it. This is a big mistake. Big. Huge. The second season of The Sarah Silverman Program was one of the top 10 best TV shows of 2008, hands down, and it got tons of publicity and praise. I don't know a single person who watched it who wasn't astonished by how good it was, and how such an initially weird show managed to find its stride.
I've psychoanalyzed you, Comedy Central, and here are some Hard Truths you need to hear, Dr. Phil-style, to make you understand why dumping The Sarah Silverman Program would be a huge mistake.
1. You Don't Know What You Have:
No offense, but The Sarah Silverman Program is too good for you, Comedy Central. It's more of an HBO-quality comedy. (Ouch! But true.) It's now the best thing you have going in prime time, South Park very much included.
2. You Can't Do Better:
Do you know how hard it is to develop a new show? To listen to all the pitches, hire all the people, match it with the audience of an existing show for a lead-in, make a pilot, focus-group that pilot, greenlight it, publicize it, promote it, ETC ETC ETC. Of course you do. Now do you really want to go through all that with another show, only to see it fail like most of your shows do (often because you pull this exact same shit, but still)? The Sarah Silverman Program isn't just a known quantity with very high ratings among 18-35 year old males, it's a show that is getting better (and more publicity) with every episode. You really can't afford to LOSE this show.
3. You're Never Going To Find Another Chappelle:
On May 4, 2005, you got your heart broken into a thousand little pieces by dude named Dave Chappelle. We all understand what that must have been like to go through, and I'm not trying to diminish your pain. That totally sucked. But, deep down, you have to realize that Chappelle's Show was both culturally and demographically unique. It was groundbreaking, brilliant, and it expanded your audience beyond your wildest imagination. And ever since then, you've been trying to recapture that same success in ways that have become increasingly obvious and, I'm sorry, desperate (Chocolate News?). You know how George W. Bush got us into a crazy war in Iraq to avenge his father, and how totally insane that was? Well, your development choices haven't had the same consequences, obviously, but there is a little bit of that same kind of craziness in the mix. You're holding potential new shows to the ridiculous standard Chappelle (and, to be fair, South Park) created, and not seeing them for who they are as complicated, individual shows. Chappelle was that first love, that first heroin dose or whatever and you've been chasing that dragon ever since. Just move on. Forget about Chappelle (a show which you almost didn't even greenlight), and focus on allowing the best prime time show you have to continue to exponentially grow to its full potential. What I think you'll find is a much deeper, more mature kind of love with a show that is probably not going to suddenly disappear and go crazy on you. And let's face it: Jeff Dunham may give you huge ratings, but Sarah Silverman gives you some much-needed respect. Did I mention she's too good for you as it is?
Just stop being a baby and throw some of that Blue Collar Comedy money you're so secretly ashamed of at it. Or don't. Whatever. If you dump her, she'll end up with HBO anyway and won't that be embarrassing!
(Tough) Love,
Lindsay Robertson
To see what I'm talking about, watch The Sarah Silverman Program, which started being totally genius in its second season, so start there.


text:
Popular Now
Popular Now
Popular Now
Popular Now
01803 865913
+44 1803 865913
By: AH Robinson, JL Morrison, PC Muehrcke, SC Guptill and AJ Kimerling
690 pages, Col & b/w figs
Recognized as a classic resource in cartography, this text continues to integrate the latest modern technology with traditional cartographic principles.
There are currently no reviews for this book. Be the first to review this book!
Your orders support book donation projects
I don't know how you got a book printed 26 years ago in the conditions that I received it (like new) but you do it! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!
Search and browse over 110,000 wildlife and science products
Multi-currency. Secure worldwide shipping
Wildlife, science and conservation since 1985


text:
Lily Collins: 'Mortal Instruments' at WonderCon
Lily Collins arrives on the red carpet at the The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones panel during WonderCon Anaheim 2013 held at Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday (March 30) in Anahaim, Calif.
The 24-year-old actress was joined during the panel by Mortal Instruments co-stars Jamie Campbell Bower, Kevin Zegers, and author Cassandra Clare!
The Mortal Instruments is also set to hit the 2013 San Diego Comic Con later this year!
In case you missed it, check out the poster reveal for Lily's upcoming flick The English Teacher.
Posted to: Jamie Campbell Bower, Kevin Zegers, Lily Collins, Mortal Instruments


text:
Though "Cheers" has been off the air for a very long time, some of the show's behind-the-scenes stories still float around until this day. One of them entails Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and George Wendt out on a boat when some mushrooms came into play.
Danson, who now stars on "CSI," told the story during an appearance on "Conan." The trio were playing hooky out on the Pacific Ocean, when Danson remembers, "I think we did light up." From there, he recalls skipping breakfast, which gave him the munchies. Danson continues, "Woody says, 'Have you ever tried mushrooms?' and I go, 'No! I have a free day, I'm on a boat.'"
Since he was hungry, Danson admits he ate more than he probably should have, adding, "For the next three hours I died." Danson says he forgot to breathe more than once. Luckily, Wendt hadn't taken any mushrooms and was there to remind him how important it was to do so.


text:
We fight depression through knowledge, faith, and the power of community.
Depression affects around 8 million people annually in the United States each year and about 70 million globally. This may be the fight of your life, but you don't need to fight it alone. Things might look bleak now but there is still so much beauty in your life that we want to help you salvage.
Find out about our organization, mission, our methods, and the results of our decades of advocacy.
Take Action
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.


text:
We are pleased to offer CardValet®, a mobile card management app that helps reduce account fraud by allowing cardholders to monitor accounts with their smartphone and control how, when and where their NWSB Bank debit card is used.
With the CardValet® app you can...
- Lock and unlock your debit card at any time.
- Get real-time notifications when your debit card is used.
- Restrict transactions to a certain area using your phone's GPS.
- Set security preferences to match your spending habits.
- Set spending limits and merchant restrictions.
- Get purchase alerts & much more!


text:
Old Hat (OHCD1008)
FRANKIE HALF PINT JACKSON-Down At Jaspers Bar-B-Que, Gimme A Pig's Foot, BIG BOY TEDDY EDWARDS-Who Did You Give My Barbecue To? Part 1 and Part 2, MEMPHIS MINNIE-Pig Meat On the Line, TWO CHARLIES-Pork Chop Blues, MISSISSIPPI JOOK BAND-Barbecue Bust, BLIND BOY FULLER-I Crave My Pig Meat, BARBECUE BOB- Barbecue Blues, CHARLIE CAMPBELL AND HIS RED PEPPERS-Pepper Sauce Mama, GEORGIA WHITE-Pigmeat Blues, TINY PARHAM-Pig's Feet And Slaw, THE FOUR SOUTHERN SINGERS-Ham Bone Am Sweet, HUNTER AND JENKINS-Meat Cuttin' Blues, BROWNIE McGHEE-Barbecue Any Old Time, JOLLY TWO-Come On Down, BESSIE JACKSON-Barebecue Bess, BOGUS BEN COVINGTON-I Heard The Voice Of A Pork Chop, BO CARTER-Pig Meat Is What I Crave, SAVANNAH CHURCHILL-Fat Meat Is Good Meat, RICHARD M JONES JAZZ WIZARDS-Smoked Meat Blues, VANCE DIXON AND HIS PENCILS-Meat Man Pete, HANK JONES AND HIS GINGER-Barbecue Blues, TEMPO KING AND HIS KINGS OF TEMPO-Alabama Barbecue.
If you think that barbeque is just burnt food cooked in the open air then you'll learn a lot from this new anthology of pre-war music from one of my favourite labels, Old Hat. Starting with the word itself, 'barbecue' has always been a verb to me but in the southern states of America it's a noun - the actual meat. So, in the hills of Kentucky it's mutton, deep down in Texas, beef brisket and almost everywhere else, pork.
In those simpler days, barbeque and the lively time that went with it, provided a deep vein of material for blues and jazz musicians who celebrated it with songs that sizzle with pork chops, ham bones, pig's feet or any chunk of flesh you could name. Historian Tom Hanchett describes the tunes as 'boasting' songs - "similar in a way to modern hip hop music. Barbecue was part of an urban lifestyle, not unlike the flashy luxury goods flaunted by today's rappers. On these old records, barbecue stands in for all that is good: money in your pocket, someone eager for your sexual charms and lots of fine food whenever you want it".
Some musicians merely describe the scene. Frankie Jaxon, for instance, runs through the entire menu in his enthusiastic description of his favourite eating house, Chicago's Jaspers Bar-B-Que while the Jolly Two celebrate barbecue as the hottest of wild social occasions with dancing and music, as they invite you to Come On Down. Others liken barbecue to sex. Georgia White wasn't thinking about food when she lasciviously purred her way through Pigmeat Blues which features some tremendous blues guitar from Les Paul on his very first recording session in 1936. Bo Carter serves up a side order of double entendres on his horny Pig Meat Is What I Crave and Lucille Bogan (masquerading as Bessie Jackson) is surely selling more than pork products on the sexy Barbecue Bess which has the added attraction of brilliant piano playing by Walter Roland and some acidic guitar licks from Josh White. On the other hand, on Pork Chop Blues, the Two Charlies swear that all your ills can be cured by a heaped helping of fried potatoes and pork chops.
More highlights? The Mississippi Jook Band stomping out on the rousing Barbecue Bust which is a storming instrumental guaranteed to get any barbecue buzzing, Blind Boy Fuller's finger-bustin' ragtime guitar item I Crave My Meat and the eccentric Pepper Sauce Mama by Charlie Campbell's Red Peppers - another slab of the hot string band music typically played out on country barbecues in the thirties.
The whole CD is stuffed with choice items but a couple just stand out for me. I love the loose rural structure of Barbecue Blues by Hank Jones and His Ginger. The group consists of Lonnie Johnson playing guitar and violin alongside his brother Steady Roll Johnson on keyboards and possibly Jelly Roll Anderson on slide guitar. (The weird tuning reflects that on Anderson's classic Good Time Blues) Then there are both parts of Who Did You Give My Barbecue To by Big Boy Teddy Edwards whose band has an all-star line-up that includes Big Bill Broonzy on guitar and Charlie Jackson on banjo. The performances are strong with a rock steady rhythmic drive powered along by Jackson's banjo and the unusual addition of Edwards' rolling chords on the Colombian tiple - a ten stringed instrument of the guitar family that you rarely hear on blues music from any era.
Old Hat CDs are always beautifully compiled and expertly presented and this 24 track anthology is well up to their exacting standards. The excellent sleeve notes and stunning design add to the whole concept and I am especially thrilled by the cover art which places the 1927 Barbecue Bob photo taken at Tilden's Barbecue in Atlanta inside a 1930s shot of a cook-out in Lexington, North Carolina. It's these extra touches that make Old Hat CDs so compelling to us collectors. 'Barbecue Any Old Time' is finger lickin' good!
Review Date: November 2012


text:
Development Development Follow 690 Followers
IBM's Swift on the Server
Since Swift's open-source release, IBM has been working on the project and providing libdispatch on Linux, as well as providing a Swift web-based runtime and a managed catalog of Swift projects. InfoQ spoke to Chris Bailey and Patrick Bohrer, who presented at QCon London 2016, and asked them where they see Swift going in the future.
Mobile Mobile Follow 176 Followers
What's new in iOS 9: Swift and Objective-C
In this article, we are going to examine new features added to iOS and OS X El Capitan main programming languages: the recently open sourced Swift, which extends pattern matching syntax, adds feature availability and protocol extension, and overhauls error handing; Objective-C, with new interoperability features as generic collections.
Q&A with Alex Blewitt on Swift Essentials
Less than a year ago, Apple introduced Swift to the developer community. While Objective-C is a very powerful and mature language, Apple obviously wanted to freshen up its development eco-system with a new language borrowing concepts from modern, functional and script-like languages. InfoQ caught up with Alex Blewitt, author of "Swift Essentials", a book on developing iOS apps using Swift.
Book Review: DTrace: Dynamic Tracing in Oracle Solaris, Mac OS X and FreeBSD
"DTrace: Dynamic Tracing in Oracle Solaris, Mac OSX and FreeBSD" is written by Brendan Gregg and Jim Mauro, both expert users in DTrace and the Solaris Internals from Prentice Hall.


text:
Monday, 13 February 2012 04:53 PM
WASHINGTON — The White House said Monday legislation in the Senate that would give employers broad leeway to restrict coverage for contraception is "dangerous and wrong."
Press secretary Jay Carney took aim at legislation by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. — a possible GOP vice presidential candidate — and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., that would allow any employer to deny birth control coverage if it runs counter to their religious or moral beliefs.
Another bill, by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., would go even further by allowing health plans to deny coverage for any service that violates their beliefs.
Both approaches are far more expansive than allowing conscience protections just for churches and church-affiliated employers. President Barack Obama stirred up the issue recently by trying to get religious-affiliated employers like Catholic hospitals to provide free birth control coverage to their employees. The president bowed to intense opposition last week and declared that such coverage would be provided by insurance companies instead.
Carney said both the Rubio and Blunt bills take "absolutely the wrong approach." He said it's vital for women no matter where they work to have access to free preventive care, including birth control.
© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Newsmax Comment Policy
Keep discussions on topic, avoid personal attacks and threats of any kind. Links will not be permitted.
Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.


text:
Torrance, Calif. - XSEED Games is pleased to announce today that Ys SEVEN has gone gold and will begin shipping to retailers across North America on August 17th, exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. The standard edition of Ys SEVEN will be available for a suggested retail price of $29.99, and a Limited Collector's Edition which includes a soundtrack CD, 60-page art book and a 12.5" x 34" cloth map highlighting the expansive world of the Ys series will be available for the suggested retail price of $49.99 through Amazon.com, GameStop, and other fine retailers. A digital download version of the game will also be available on the PlayStation®Store starting August 17th for a retail price of $29.99. Developed by Falcom, Ys SEVEN marks the first installment in the Ys series that XSEED Games will publish under a multi-title agreement with Falcom, one of the longest-running development studios in Japan, who have been a pioneer of the RPG genre since their first release in 1983. Ys SEVEN is the first iteration of the legendary series to be built specifically for the PSP system.
Adventurer Adol Christin arrives in the land of Altago with trusty Dogi at his side. A series of unfortunate events lands the pair in jail. However, a timely intervention from the King of Altago, Kiemarl Ednas, pulls the duo out of jail and sets them on the path to adventure. A strange altar blesses hero Adol with sudden special powers, and burdens him with a quest to find and awaken the Five Dragons to summon their help for the final battle to determine the fate of the world. Ys SEVEN features an action-based real-time battle system where you can swap between any of the three-member battle party on the fly and engage enemies in a richly detailed 3D environment with virtually no load times.
Ys SEVEN includes nine playable characters, each with their own fighting style, special abilities and variety of special weapons including: sword, hammer, magic, bow and more. Four difficulty levels allow players of all backgrounds to experience the exciting action in beautifully rendered 3D environments during over 30 hours of addictive gameplay. Ys SEVEN is rated "T" for Teen and will be available exclusively for the PSP system across North America August 17th, 2010.
More information is available at the newly launched website www.worldofys.com.
About Nihon Falcom:
Nihon Falcom is an accomplished developer of original Japanese-style RPGs with worldwide appeal, having created such established series such as Ys and The Legend of Heroes, among others. With a sterling reputation for quality, Falcom is dedicated to continue meeting and surpassing the high expectations and discriminating tastes of core gamers. More information on Falcom can be found at https://www.falcom.co.jp
About XSEED Games:
XSEED Games was formed in November 2004 by a small group of industry veterans led by president Jun Iwasaki with a common vision: to cross pollinate the avid gaming cultures of Japan and North America. Delivering unique, innovative titles across multiple platforms and genres, XSEED Games is dedicated to publishing products that appeal and enrich the North American market. More information on XSEED Games can be found at https://www.xseedgames.com.


text:
MagHub Headquarters
MagHub Headquarters
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Get In Touch
More Info
MagHub is an innovative, adaptive CRM and publishing workflow tool that helps you take charge of your media business. Based in the cloud, MagHub is easy to deploy, use, and manage.
Address: 100 Phoenix Drive, Suite #321
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Phone: 844.MYMAGHUB
Business Hours: 9a-5:00p M-F


text:
Enter Our Photo Contest »
It's time to show off your garden filled with American Meadows products!
Show meShowing plants & seeds that grow in my area:
The Shasta Daisies are great plants, hybridized from a European wildflower. They're not invasive like our common daisy, and usually have larger flowers. Whats more, the flowers are classic white, and look great both in more formal perennial displays and in informal wildflower gardens.
In recent years, the hybridizers have worked on this species, creating various flower forms from doubles to all sorts of variations on the original.
|Common Name
|Crazy Daisy Shasta Daisy
|Botanical Name
|Leucanthemum superbum Crazy Daisy
|4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
|Light Requirements
|Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
|Flower Color
|Flower Size
|2-3" flowers
|Mature Height
|24-30" tall
|Estimated Mature Spread
|12-24" wide
|Growth Rate
|Bloom Time
|Early to late summer
|Planting Depth
|Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
|Ships As
|Potted Plant
|Foliage Color
|Upright green toothed lance-shaped leaves.
|Planting Time
|Spring / Summer
|Soil Type
|Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
|Soil Moisture
|Average, Well Draining
|Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers, Extended Blooms, Low Maintenance, Great for Mass Plantings
|Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
|Poisonous if ingested. Skin and eye irritant.
|Ideal Region
|Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
|Yes - Learn More
|Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews
Best Uses
Reviewed by 4 customers
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Crazy Daisy Shasta Daisy:
I wish I had known ahead of time that they don't bloom the first year. It drove me crazy wondering what I'd done wrong -- the plants looked healthy, but no blooms. Now in the second year they are blooming just fine and doing well despite our drought (CALIF) conditions.
They are only about half the size of the more traditional Shasta Daisies. This is good if you need medium-low height plants to fill in and you like Shasta Daisies, but not the height. However, if you're looking for height and width, you're not gonna get it with the Crazy Daisies. They are about half the size of my other Shasta Daisies.
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Crazy Daisy Shasta Daisy:
I fell in love with the plant from your picture. I planted them as directed and cared for them. When they didn't bloom I called your customer service and got a very helpful man. He explained that for the first year they won't bloom because they're putting down a good root system. We talked about my concerns and he assured me I was doing it right. I can't wait for next spring and see them bloom. If you want to contact me then, I'll be glad to give you a progress report.
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Crazy Daisy Shasta Daisy:
Since I won't see it bloom until next spring, most don't apply. I can't wait until spring and hope it lives up to it's pictures. I appreciate the help from customer service. I was concerned that it hadn't bloomed. He assured me this was normal and that it was putting down roots. Ask me next spring.
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Crazy Daisy Shasta Daisy:
Ordered 6 plants for my daughter and son-in-law's anniversary. One was dead upon arrival. Two died shortly after planting, one didn't make through the season and two are alive and well! The plants appeared to be different different species. Which perhaps is why they are "Crazy Daisies."
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
Enter your Zip Code to find your USDA Planting Zone
You will still be able to shop AmericanMeadows.com, but some functionality may not work unless you update to a modern browser. Update My Browser
Please wait...


text:
Chiropractic Treatment for Getting Rid of Chronic Pain
Many individuals are encountering chronic pain. Initially, there are different choices on how you want to treat your pain. Some select to control pain pills while others endeavor legitimate diet and health practices to build up the quality of their bodies.
There are a couple of incredulous ones who experience surgery, suspecting that it is the main extreme approach to relieve pain. Shockingly, surgery does not ensure that it can revise the issue. One thing is sure. However – the pain is true, and you need to make a move. Before endeavoring to manage chronic pain with those strategies said above, think first. Is there a characteristic approach to control this pain?
Medication regimen frequently yields horrible reactions and can likewise prompt drug. At the point when taken habitually, these drugs can likewise cause liver or kidney harm. These drugs settle the manifestations yet don't answer the genuine issue.
Chiropractic care is a characteristic alternative that can give pain alleviation. It had effectively settled itself in the medicinal services frameworks for over 100 years. These days, chiropractors, for example, specialists from Chiropractic Colorado Springs are Board Certified and are all around prepared and exceptionally gifted in the social insurance field. They can give treatment and alleviation of different types of pain.
Chiropractor Scarborough trusts that the body has an intrinsic capacity to recuperate and control its own particular capacities. If there are misalignments which are named as subluxations, the capacity of the sensory system gets upset. Chiropractic care reestablishes the correct arrangement of the spinal vertebrae through manual manipulation systems. These methods had been utilized for a long time to determine different restorative issues and pain. Progressions in chiropractic care have enhanced spinal manipulations and made them more effective and unwinding than any other time in recent memory. Numerous chiropractors likewise incorporate other sans drug administrations, for example, advising and practice that works as one with treatment sessions to advance ideal well-being and resolve pain and keep its repeat.
Significantly more vitally, chiropractors can regularly help you to distinguish the wellsprings of your chronic pain. They habitually suggest remedial activities that can be performed at home to neutralize these issues and keep pain from deteriorating. Many offer way of life and wholesome guidance to help upgrade your body's capacity to mend itself. After some recovery sessions, you will see the diminishment in the pain understanding, and you'll feel restored. Some chiropractic settings, for example, Chiropractic Scarborough offers further pain control techniques, for example, conceivable data with respect to pain relief.
Surgery is painful, sets aside a long opportunity to recoup, require anesthesia, and control medications with a high likelihood for enslavement. Chiropractic care is an awesome normal approach to oversee chronic pain. When chiropractic treatment is started, you will watch that your side effects will begin to show signs of improvement. Furthermore, chiropractic treatment gives without drug help to different concerns and treats hidden issues that are causing the pain.
More From My Site:


text:
Yummy! who doesn't love shredded pork?ReplyDelete
Right? Shredded pork is always so tasty!Delete
Looks great... and healthy, too - what a bonus!ReplyDelete
Totally! Gotta love delicious food that's secretly healthy!Delete
This looks delicious, something really hearty and gorgeous to make while the weather continues to be so chilly!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Kate! It's definitely hearty and great for the cold weather!Delete
Dang girl! You must be cooking up a storm on the weekends! Looks delish.ReplyDelete
Haha, you're on to me, Marg! I love to cook and the weekend is the only time I have enough time to do serious cooking, so I try to do take advantage of that!Delete
I can't wait to start cooking again and make this! Thank you for guest posting! It looks SO good.
Thank you for having me! I'm glad I could help out while you're spending time with your new little one!Delete
whoa what, this looks insanely good, Becca!!ReplyDelete
Aw, thanks, Juni!Delete
that looks simply delicious! it doesn't help that i saw this at lunchtime, either! lolReplyDelete
Thank you! Looking at food when you're hungry is rough! I occasionally make the mistake of going to the grocery store when I'm hungry and end up bringing home the strangest things!Delete


text:
Through July 28—while supplies last—use the coupon code ESHAKES30 when you call 510.548.9666 to take $30 off an adult subscription for the remaining three plays of the season, Romeo & Juliet, Lady Windermere's Fan, and A Winter's Tale. Please note: These subscription packages are available by phone only.
Click here for a detailed Seating Chart.
Seniors: Eligible for ages 65+ with valid ID. No discount on Saturday nights.
Youth: Eligible for ages 4–16**. No discount on Saturday nights.
**Please note, not all productions are appropriate for all ages. Please contact the box office for information about content.
Educator: As part of Cal Shakes' mission to foster arts education, we offer the following discounted subscription for educators:
K-12 teachers at an accredited education institution and teaching artists who are members of Teaching Artists Organized (TAO) receive a 50% discount on subscriptions for Tue–Thu night performances or Saturday matinees. Tickets are available in select pricing sections only.
To Qualify:
K-12 teachers at an accredited educational institution: Please provide the box office with a copy of your school ID or a current paycheck stub (with any personal information blocked out) from with your order. CTA member card is not valid. Limit two (2) educator subscriptions per valid ID.
Members of Teaching Artists Organized: Please provide a copy of your TAO membership card. Limit two (2) educator subscriptions per valid ID.
Patrons purchasing educator subscriptions must provide an ID each year to qualify for this discount.
To download the Educator Discount order form, click here. For more information, please contact the box office at 510.548.9666 or email@example.com.
Age 30 or under? Check out our special FlexPasses.
Plays, dates, artists and prices are subject to change.


text:
Aces Staff and students celebrated " Intrernational Wal k to School". Bus drivers dropped off our bus students where walkers and staff were waiting for them on Parkwood Drive. We walked to school. Mrs. Norwood, parent volunteers and staff had a hearty breakfast waiting for us. There was four kinds of muffins, fruit, yogurt, juice and milk. It was a great way to start our day!
Click to download and view a copy of our Annual Report from June, and our Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSI) for the current year.
On October 1st, ACES students and staff enjoyed a visit from the Domino Man.
It took hours for him to set up the dominoes, but minutes for them to topple. We were all very excited and it was a great way to start a brand new month :)
Weather at Aspotogan
Click below to make a donation to one of the following school programs
(please specify in the message box).


text:
If you go
McPherson County All Schools Day
When: May 1 to 12
More info: Visit www.allschoolsday.com
McPHERSON - Contrary to popular belief, Mike Rausch has not been in all 100 parades celebrating McPherson County's All Schools Day.
But he has been involved in nearly every parade since his birth in 1944.
"I suspect my mother first took me in 1946," said Rausch, 68, who was born and raised in McPherson. "Once you were in kindergarten, you were on a float for your grade school. Then everyone from first through fifth grade marched boy-girl, boy-girl in the parade, carrying a balloon."
In junior high and high school, Rausch said, he played snare drum in his school marching band - except for one year when he played a bass drum that was nearly too big for him to carry.
"So, my first 13 years of school, I was in the parade, on a float or marching," he said.
All Schools Day has become an annual community tradition in McPherson. It's actually a weeklong event whose highlight is a massive parade that attracts between 30,000 and 40,000 people to the central Kansas town.
"I believe we're the oldest continuous parade in Kansas," Rausch said.
This year's 100th anniversary All Schools Day parade is set for 10:30 a.m. May 10 on McPherson's Main Street. Rausch said the parade will feature more than 40 specially built floats and more than 20 marching bands.
There also are special events scheduled throughout the week, including the creation of a sand sculpture built especially for All Schools Day by Florida-based professional sand sculptors Sandsational beginning Thursday. There also will be concerts by local classic rock favorites King Midas and the Muflers at McPherson's bandshell May 10 and country music band Gloriana May 11 at the McPherson High School Theatre.
The week's events also feature a carnival, family activities and fireworks.
For the 100th anniversary, there will be a recreation of parade floats from past years, a viewing of an All Schools Day documentary, a 100th anniversary commemorative book, commemorative quilts and a reunion of parade "May Queens" dating back to 1945.
Rausch said he first volunteered for the All Schools Day planning committee in 1973. This year, he's the committee chairman.
As chairman, Rausch's biggest challenge is to find enough transportation to carry the more than 80 past May Queens who will be returning to McPherson this year.
"I don't have enough convertibles to transport them," he said.
Rausch said the oldest returning queen, crowned about 1945, is 90 years old.
"She still lives in McPherson and still has her original dress," he said.
All Schools Day first was proposed in 1913. McPherson County School Superintendent I.C. Meyer came up with the idea to create an annual parade and banquet to honor eighth-grade graduates in the county's 131 country schools.
"He would deliver diplomas to all these schools, and geographically that was quite a chore," Rausch said. "Transportation was mostly by horse back then, so it could take months. The idea was to get everyone to one place to have a graduation ceremony."
Thus, All Schools Day was established, although it wasn't until 1914 that a parade and other celebratory activities were added.
The parade and other All Schools Day activities have continued to thrive through the years, thanks to the support of local volunteers and business leaders, Rausch said.
"No one gets paid to do this," he said. "Everyone enjoys it, and they support it. It's become part of the fabric of the community."
Eighth-grade graduations and country schoolhouses may be a thing of the past, but All Schools Day lives on, said Anne Hassler, director of the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
"Every second Friday in May, all local schools close, as well as some banks and businesses," she said. "It is a holiday. People get excited."
Hassler wanted to capture the spirit of the event through the All Schools Day Commemorative Book. The 100-page book, which contains nearly 500 historic photos and a history, was compiled by members of the All Schools Day committee and the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The book is being released today at a cost of $12.95. It is available through the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Hassler, who moved to McPherson just six years ago, said putting together the commemorative book was a lot of fun for her.
"I learned so much about what happened here 50, 75 years ago, and a lot about the history and historic places of McPherson," she said. "The (book) was a way to honor all the celebrations through the years."
Rausch said there's no reason All Schools Day shouldn't thrive for another 100 years.
"If we ever quit doing this, it probably would never get started again," he said. "It has its own momentum now."


text:
"It is clear to all present that which you have pointed out. I would sarcastically compare you to Sherlock Holmes, were I the type, but suffice it to say, sir, that you are a dullard." -Matt E. In reporting on Racy Film Sets, KNBC found that the LAUSD is a "school system lacking oversight," that […]Click here for reuse options!
Copyright 2015 K-12 News Network's The Wire


text:
"George Washington at the Battle of
Princeton, January 3, 1777" was
painted by Charles Willson Peale, one of the most famous
early American artists, in 1784. This portrait
is distinct because it is one of only a few Washington
sat for during his lifetime.
The College paid Peale's
fee with a 50-guinea gift that Washington
had presented
as a mark of his esteem and to pay for war damages to Nassau
In the background of the portrait, beneath Washington's
upraised sword arm, stands Nassau Hall as it appeared from
the south in 1777. The scene suggested is the closing phase
of the battle: the British retreat toward the building, following
a red flag; the American army advances, led by a blue banner.
At Washington's feet lies General Hugh Mercer, the namesake
of New Jersey's Mercer County, who was mortally wounded during
the fighting. Behind Washington is a surgeon and another
officer bearing an American flag.
Portrait information: Charles Willson Peale,
American, 1741-1827. Oil on canvas; 237.0 x 144.5 cm. (sight).
Princeton University, commissioned by
the Trustees. Photograph by Bruce M. White. To be reproduced
only with written permission of the Princeton University
Art Museum.
(Adapted from A
Princeton Companion.)


text: Film, TV and theater veterans and NYC literary bigwigs were eager to take a trip to the Broadhurst Theatre for opening night of Nora Ephron's drama Lucky Guy. Friends and supporters of Ephron were on hand to remember the late playwright, as well as show some love for Oscar winner Tom Hanks as he made his long-awaited Broadway debut in the drama, set in the world of tabloid journalism in New York in the '80s and '90s. Hanks plays famed columnist Mike McAlary, alongside a starry cast that includes Maura Tierney, Christopher McDonald, Courtney B. Vance, Peter Scolari and more. Broadway.com was on the scene for the opening night arrivals and after party, and you can check out all the action in our video below!


text:
Save money shopping online using coupon codes
There are so many ways to save money when you shop online and one of the easiest way to do so is by using online coupons provided by CouponChief.com. CouponChief.Com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coupon Chief, Inc. They provide a one stop coupon codes resources for online shoppers. These discount resources cover various categories ranging from art and automotive to books and musics.
Out of so many stores they have, my favorites are BestBuy and Dell Home. BestBuy is where I find all the electronics and gadgets I want at discounted prices, thanks to BestBuy coupons. At the same time Dell Home is where I get my computers at very attractive prices. Who else to thank for other than Dell coupons?
Be sure to check them out, I am very sure you'll find something there that will save you some money. Happy shopping!
This is a sponsored post.


text:
Bihar Board 10th Admit Card Download –http://www.biharboard.ac.in/ -Bihar Matric Hall ticket Download date, Hall Tickets
Bihar Board 10th Admit Card 2018 will be available respective website on 2nd week of May 2018.The Bihar Board board examination authority will provide the facility of 10th class students for downloading the Hall ticket of Bihar 10th class on its official website along with a format for affixing of photograph.Candidate are required to download admit card from website and follow the instructions given therein.Candidate may please note that admit card will not be sent by the post.The admit card bear the candidate's Roll number ,Name,Father's name,Category,Photograph, Signature,Date of Birth,Name and address of examination centre allotted.The candidate should carefully examine the admit card downloaded by all the entries made therein.Candidate can download the Hall ticket below link directly
- Name of The Exam : Bihar Board Matric Examination 2018
- Hall Ticket Availability : 2nd week of March 2018
- Examination Date : May 2018
- Conducted by : BSEB
Bihar Matric Examination Hall Ticket
The Bihar 10th Class result much awaiting results for students who are pursuing the higher studies in BIhar state.The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is Board of Secondary Education conducts the exams for the students of class 10th in Bihar state in the month of February/March . It regulates and supervises the system of secondary education in this state. The Bihar school examination board is established (located in Patna) for holding and conducting an examination at the end of the secondary school stage, for prescribing course of studies for such examination and for carrying out such other objects and duties as may be considered necessary for the purpose as stated in the act, rules and regulations of the Board. Normally every year the Bihar school education board conduct the annually secondary school examination in the month of march and supplementary school examination in the month of August/September on the basis of the course/ syllabus as the prescribed by the state government. The board every year conducts 10th and 12th annual examinations. In 2017 year, More than 13 lakh students were appeared for Bihar Board 10th Class Exams.These exam were hold by Bihar Board within the state as per given schedule.Finally the board is responsible for announcement of result for all appeared students.
Bihar Board Matric Hall Ticket Download Dates
- Examination date : 2nd week of March 2018
- Hall Ticket Download begins : 1st week of March 2018
- Official website : http://www.biharboard.ac.in/
How to Download Bihar 10th Admit Card 2018
➢Goto official website or below link
➢Hit the link on "Matric Examination Admit card "of the home page
➢Select District name
➢Choose School name
➢Name of the candidate
➢Choose School name
➢Name of the candidate
➢Download the Hall Ticket & Take print out
Related to


text:
Xenoestrogens Increase the Risk of Endometriosis
If you have never heard of xenoestrogens, you're not alone. Most people are unaware of this manufactured chemical that mimics the effects of estrogen once it enters the human body. Xenoestrogens are hormone disrupters, which means that they interfere with the natural estrogen in your body and can cause numerous reproductive health problems. Some of the … Continued


text:
In terms of Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, all "owners" "handling" "hazardous substances" are compulsorily required to take an insurance policy to the extent laid down in the Act.
"Owners" means persons owning or having contrul over handling of hazardous substances at the time of accident.
"Handling" means manufacturing, processing, treatment, packaging, storing, transportation, use, cullection, destruction, conversion, offering for sales, transfer or any similar form of dealing with hazardous substances.
"Hazardous Substances" means the items listed and grouped under Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and the Rules framed there under.
Kindly refer to the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 for the statutory requirements and complete definitions.
Scope of Cover
This Insurance Policy broadly covers the Owner's statutory liability on no-fault principle for death or injury to any person or damage to property resulting from an accident while handling any hazardous substance
Significant Exclusions
This Insurance Policy does not cover liability arising out of wilful or intentional non-compliance of any statutory provisions, in respect of fines and penalties.
Sum Insured
- Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 (the Act) provides that the Indemnity limit for Any One Accident should not be less than the paid-up capital of the undertaking and not more than the amount, as may be prescribed by rules framed under the Act. The rule currently stipulates that Insurer is liable to pay not more than Rs 50 Million for any one accident and not more than Rs 150 Million for any one-year
- The Any One Year Limit will be three times the Any One Accident limit
Premium Rating depends on two factors:
- Limit of indemnity selected
- Annual Turnover (Gross Sales of all goods including all levies and taxes)
Matching amount is to be contributed towards Environment Relief Fund.
Note: The above are only the salient features of the Policy , for complete terms and conditions please refer to Policy Wordings.


text:
Corporate events specialists Garlands are situated on the Warwickshire/Leicestershire border only 30 minutes from Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry & Nottingham
Seriously great events tailored to your specific requirements and goals… and serious fun! Entertain, educate, or both.
Set in the heart of the Midlands, on a beautiful 150 acre farm, Garlands has been running outstanding events and outdoor activity days since 2005. We provide challenges, excitement, adventures, entertainment, development, training and amusement for all sorts of different corporate teams and occasions.
The whole Garlands team is dedicated to making sure you have a fantastic day. We've got everything from Quad Bikes to Archery, team building tasks to Off Road Karting, leadership development facilitation to Powerturns, as well as 150 acres of land to create amazing corporate fun days… Just tell us what you're looking for and we'll do everything we can to create a unique day that's just right for you.
In 2012 we launched Mythe Barn, our new conference and event venue. Lovingly restored and boasting spacious, modern facilities, Mythe Barn is an inspirational space for hosting meetings, corporate entertainment, conferences, exhibitions and product launches.
So whether it's fun activities, team development, celebrations or conferences, there's something for everyone at Garlands.


text:
7 Oct 2011 13:57:49 PM
Reminder: Watch the UFC 136 Weigh-Ins Right Here at 5:00 pm ET
(Video courtesy of YouTube/UFC)
Just a friendly reminder that we will have the live stream of today's UFC 136 weigh-ins from Houston, Texas starting at 5:00 pm ET.
There's a pretty good chance that at least one fighter is getting shoved during the festivities. Unfortunately we likely won't hear from Stann or Sonnen since Joe Rogan typically only interviews the main event participants, so we'l have to settle for listening to Maynard say that Frankie has his belt and to Edgar say he's sick of fighting Gray.
Time for a few friendly wagers in the comment section.Read More DIGG THIS


text:
I am straight, but I love watching her get laid by some hot guy. Is this an ok practice? Or is there something wrong with me wanting to watch my wife on top of someone riding them? I love watching her, she is so hot. I love listening to her moan as he goes deeper. She is interested again only if I am ok with it. It has happened once before
hi i am a blonde seeking all night long fun.i am still looking for a gorgeous who can pleased my all cheating wives desire..mail me if u like my post
Is it you? (60085, Waukegan, Illinois)
I am an exhibitionist. Do you fantasize about making love on a public place? Tell me more about your fantasy, I am very interested. Reply by mail cheating wives
real wives
sexy house wives
nude wives
Need a One Night Stand? Find it Now
just want to have fun (60087, Waukegan, IL)
im sexonenine i am petite and thick in all the right places two0one sexohtoo3 a true natural beauty horny house wives
Swinging is a choice for many married and courting couples where they view sexual intercourse as recreational social play with someone other than their friend, boyfriend or girlfriend, wife or husband.
!!!!!!!!!Adventureous.!!!!!smoke.I!!!!!!! (Waukegan, Illinois , Chicagoland)
IM STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND DONT LIKE BS :)..................................................................... lonelyhousewives
Random Hookup!! (60087, IL, Lake County)
I want your cum on my face. I enjoy walks and fancy eating. I get extremely turned on by cheating wives
I am a woman in my early 20's who is in love with a married man. I was just wondering if any of you guys had advice on how to seduce a married man. I work with him so i don't want to do anything that could turn out too awkward. Any advice would be appreciated.
please can u help a young pretty girl out (Waukegan, 60085 , Lake County)
I hurt my arm Pretty bad yesterday and had to go to ER. Well I cannot afford my prescription. So if any guys needed some horny housewives or had some job keep in mind only one arm. I'm fun outgoing hwp. Will send pic.
Rocket Launcher panes.. (Waukegan, Illinois , Chicagoland)
I don't think he knows, but I want to secretly get back at him for doing this horrible thing to me.I need hot wifes huge cock to pound my tight little cunt to show him who is boss.....................asp now
open minded! (Waukegan, 60087, IL , Chicagoland)
I am a cute brunette looking for a sweet, sexy, patient, romantic guy. I'm open-minded, and I love to meet new people and try new things. cheating wives me asap.


text:
John Kerry's Russian Friends
Our supposed Syrian peace partners help Assad at the U.N.
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday condemned Bashar al-Assad and the bloodletting in Syria. This non-binding resolution would be non-news if not for what it says about the Obama Administration's ballyhooed peace partner on Syria—Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Secretary of State John Kerry insisted this week that "enormous plans" are afoot with the Russians to convene a Syria peace conference in the coming weeks. He struck this deal last week in Moscow. As the U.S. leans on the rebels, Russia is supposed to...


text:
Embargo: 00:01 Thursday 28 April 2016
FSB warns of self-employment savings time bomb
A landmark report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found the UK's dramatic shift toward self-employment could be saving up long-term retirement problems for the future.
The report found that less than a third (31%) of self-employed people are saving into a private pension, with 15 per cent suggesting they do not have retirement savings of any kind.
A quarter (27%) plan to rely on their business to fund their retirement, although with many self-employed individuals earning a low income this is unlikely to be a viable solution for all.
FSB is urging ministers to work towards a savings solution for the self-employed, who are not currently being catered for by automatic enrolment - the government programme which is sweeping millions of employees into workplace pensions saving.
Mike Cherry, National Chairman at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: "It has never been easier to go it alone and self-employment now stands at the highest level since records began. This should be celebrated as it brings freedom and flexibility to millions of people.
"Yet policymakers have been slow to respond to the boom in self-employment and are therefore playing catch up. If we do not act now to adapt to this changing workforce, we will only be shoring up problems for the future.
"In a whole range of areas, the self-employed are akin to round pegs in a system built of square holes. Their ways of working don't fit with the support frameworks in place. Many are being shut out of financial services like mortgages or personal insurance because they don't fit the usual mould. More must be done to support these workforce pioneers."
FSB was set up in 1974 as 'The National Federation of the Self-Employed and Small Businesses' to help promote and protect the self-employed sector.
FSB's report, 'Going it alone, Moving on Up: Supporting self-employment in the UK,' found huge benefits to deciding to become one's own boss, explaining why more than 15 per cent of the UK workforce has decided to make the move. Self-employment is now at the highest level in 40 years, up from 12 per cent of the workforce in 2000 and eight per cent in 1980.
The biggest benefits listed by the 1600 self-employed people questioned by FSB included freedom and independence at work, a better work-life balance, and the chance to fulfil a personal vision.
But the self-employed face many challenges too, including the uncertainty of not having a fixed or regular income, the lack of safety net if they fall ill or have to take time off, and the need to constantly secure new business.
Among the key recommendations made by FSB in the report are measures to improve the safety net for the self-employed who miss out on many benefits employees take for granted. This includes increasing the Maternity Allowance so it is in line with the more generous Statutory Maternity Pay, as well as working with the insurance industry to develop more affordable income protection insurance products for the self-employed.
FSB is also calling on the Government to establish a statutory definition of self-employment in order to provide legal certainty for the millions of individuals who are legitimately self-employed - the vast majority of those who go it alone. Such a move would also help to protect workers from 'bogus self-employment' - whereby a small minority of unscrupulous employers use self-employed contracts to avoid paying National Insurance Contributions (NICs) or observing employment rights.
FSB found significant diversity among the self-employed population, including with regards to their income levels. While a third of self-employed people (32%) claimed to be earning more than £2000 per month, earnings varied significantly. 41 per cent claimed to be earning under £1000 per month and 19 per cent said they earned less than £500 a month. Nearly two thirds of self-employed people (60%) said they had experienced extended periods, of at least two weeks or more, where they earned nothing at all.
FSB wants to see the self-employed get better access to business support and financial assistance where it is available. Ministers should take advantage of delays in the rollout of Universal Credit to make it more flexible and responsive to the needs of the self-employed. The current rules are overly complicated, bureaucratic and will penalise many self-employed individuals on low incomes.
Notes to Editors
1) FSB, 'Going it alone, Moving on Up: Supporting self-employment in the UK,' 28 April 2016. The full report is available from the press office.
About FSB
As experts in business, FSB offers members a wide range of vital business services, including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in Government. Its aim is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. More information is available at www.fsb.org.uk. You can follow us on twitter @fsb_policy.
Media Contact:
Download as PDF| Report this press release
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has around 200,000 members across 33 regions and 188 branches.
More from
Shadow Chancellor unveils Labour's plans for small business
26 Sep 2016 14:15
FSB members press Chancellor on productivity and growth
21 Sep 2016 10:30
Let UK small businesses build Hinkley Point, says FSB
15 Sep 2016 14:15
Small firms create jobs despite rising wage costs
14 Sep 2016 13:30
Copyright © 2018 JournoLink Ltd. All Rights Reserved


text:
Paris Hilton in India
Paris Hilton goes 'Chammak challo' with orphanage kids
Socialite Paris Hilton became Santa Claus for children at an orphanage in Mumbai and even grooved to popular song "Chammak challo" with them.Hilton, who is on her second trip to India, went to Ashray orphanage in suburban Bandra. The 31-year-old looked radiant in a colourful floral dress with a flower garland around her neck and a blingy hair band.Hilton made it a point to bring gifts for all the children in the orphanage. She was welcomed with a traditional aarti and treated to delightful performances by the children."I am so happy to be here and meet you all. It is holiday time and Christmas is coming. I hoped you liked the presents," Hilton said at the event."I admire the work done here. It makes me so happy," she added.When the children shook a leg to popular Bollywood dance number "Chammak challo" from 'Ra.One', Hilton too joined them for a gig.Hilton's prime motive for this trip was her performance at the recently concluded India Resort Fashion Week in Goa. During her stop-over in Mumbai, she also managed to visit Siddhivinayak temple.Click on, for exclusive snaps of Paris Hilton in India.© Varinder Chawla


text:
from ARGENTINA : +54 115 252 1423
from ITALY : +39 024 032 6417
from MEXICO : +52 554 628 2555
from USA : +1 866 376 7831
from UK : +44 203 318 6993
from SPAIN : +34 911878153
The Hospes Hotel Palacio del Bailio hotel centrally located in Cordoba's historical heart.
Address: Ramírez de las Casas Deza, 10-12 - Cordoba, 14001, Spain
Directions: From Sevilla/Granada/Málaga: Enter the city through the Av. De Cádiz, once in the Andalucía Square drive across the bridge San Rafael to the Avenida del Corregidor and keep straight through Av. Conde Vallellano. In the roundabout, take first exit to Paseo de la Victoria and turn right to Av. Ronda de los Tejares (1). Keep going, drive past the Colón Square and alter the fountain turn right to take Alfaros, straight away until you arrive to the City Hall. Right-hand again to Alfonso XII, and for the third time, turn right to Carbonell y Morad. Finally, drive left to Cardenal Toledo and you Hill find our street Ramírez de las Casas Deza..


text:
Yamaha XJR1200 & XJR1300 (95 - 06) Haynes Repair Manual
Product description
Complete coverage of your Yamaha XJR1200 & XJR1300 (95 - 06)
With a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes.
Each Manual includes:
- Clear and easy to follow page layout
- Full procedures written from hands-on experience
- Easy-to-follow photos
- Faultfinding information
- How to make special tools
- Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
XJR1200 1188cc 95 - 98
XJR1300 1250cc 99 - 06
XJR1300SP 1250cc 00 - 01
We regret that, owing to contractual obligations, we are unable to supply this book to residents of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Liechtenstein or Switzerland
Please contact a local supplier.


text:
PT SNF Physical Therapist needed. This position is located in nearby Falls Church, VA. Physical Therapist needed to function in our SNF faility. Exceptional new grads will be considered. We are committed to the provision of quality rehabilitation services and work exclusively with non-profit continuing care communities and skilled nursing facilities because we believe that non-profit organizations are best suited to our core values and commitment to quality care. Immediate need and Incredible Pay offered for exceptional candidates.
Apply now to be considered for this opportunity. Email or applying directly with your resume will result in the quickest response.
Alicia E. Berntsen


text:
Holley has rolled out a neat new kit that allows for an electric choke equipped Holley carb to be modified so it will accept a throttle position sensor, necessary to make many modern transmissions fully functional. This is a neat solution that should solve the problems of car builders when mating new and old technology together.
As more and more people are bolting modern engines and transmissions into old cars, kits like this one from Holley are sure to become more common. Using an old school two or three speed transmission (outside of an all out racing application) with a modern means you may be leaving some performance on the table. Being able to use a modern slush box that uses more and tighter ratios, advanced electronic controls, and causes less parasitic drivetrain power loss only makes sense.
Rather than us blather, here's the full release from Holley;
I cannot think to leave you now . For that alone I still fight on .


text:
Pyridium is a medication that relieves symptoms affecting the bladder, urethra and lower urinary tract, such as pain, burning, increased urge to urinate and increased urination, explains Drugs.com. Doctors typically prescribe the drug in 100-milligram or 200-milligram tablet form. Phenazopyridine is the generic equivalent of Pyridium.
Doctors usually prescribe Pyridium for symptoms resulting from injury, infection, catheterization, surgery or other lower urinary tract irritations. The drug relieves symptoms of infection but does not treat the actual infection. Patients need to take prescribed antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections and should not take Pyridium for more than two days when taking the antibiotics, notes Drugs.com. People with liver disease, kidney disease, or any other blood disorder should not take Pyridium, according to EverydayHealth.


text:
Best boxing gloves reviews
Boxing gloves – Buying Guide, Ratings & Comparison
If you have no time to waste, but you want to find the best boxing gloves, you're in the right place. Based on the consumer reports, sales figures, and specialized forums and surveys, we've come to the conclusion that the Venum Elite is the pair you should bear in mind. These gloves have been designed to raise up to par under most circumstances, whether you want to use them for workouts, sparring sessions, hitting the bag you might have installed in your basement, or for real-life boxing matches. The synthetic leather construction renders this item durable and entirely capable of putting up with the abuse caused by the hardest thrown punches. The thick triple density padding that this unit has been outfitted with is an advantage in itself. Should you be unable to get your hands on the Venum Elite, perhaps you'd benefit from trying out the second-best alternative, the RDX Cow Hide Leather.
Comparison table
Whether you are working out with a heavy bag or sparring with a partner, you need a pair of durable and protective boxing gloves. In this buying guide we have included informative tips that will help you quickly and easily choose the best boxing gloves.
Top features to consider:
Some of the best boxing gloves are constructed from durable synthetic or cowhide leather. This sturdy material is easy to wipe clean, and is designed to withstand excess wear and tear. Leather is also resistant to splits and cracks that can cause the gloves to fall apart.
You want the boxing gloves to be able to protect your wrists and hands, and fit properly. Adjustable straps help to ensure a secure fit, along with adding extra support to your wrists. Padding on the front and back of the gloves, and around the cuff can prevent the painful breaks and bruising that is a common result of hard hits. You might also want to consider a pair of boxing gloves with an attached thumb for additional protection from painful injuries.
Boxing gloves are available in a variety of colors and designs, which makes it easy to find a pair that suits your taste and style. Other design features to consider can include mesh liners to improve air flow and comfort, along with small vented openings. Gloves with reinforced palms can provide you with extra protection from impact shock, and triple layers of foam are always appreciated.
Top rated products
While we can't choose the equipment for you, the following brief reviews can help you make an informed decision so you can safely work out with a friend or train on the best punching bag.
Venum Elite
These boxing gloves are designed to stand out in appearance and performance. The bold graphics are eye catching, and the sturdy construction offers maximum protection.
Ideal for workouts and sparring matches, these boxing gloves might be exactly what you are looking for.
The durable synthetic leather construction is designed to withstand your hardest thrown punches, and the sturdy seams without burst upon impact.
You will appreciate the thick triple density padding that helps to protect your wrists and hands from impact shock. The palm of the gloves is also reinforced for added protection from hard hits.
You will appreciate the inner mesh panel that helps keep hands cool and comfortable, and the adjustable wrist strap ensures a secure fit. For added protection from injury, these boxing gloves are designed with the thumb fully attached.
Made from premium Skintex leather, these boxing gloves are built to last, and they will see a lot of action before showing any signs of wear and tear.
The construction of the gloves is designed to offer superior comfort, which is why the mesh panel you will notice under the fist serves for regulating temperature.
The gloves come with a triple layer of foam, ensuring plenty of padding to avoid any injuries while you are training hard.
Another feature you will notice is the reinforced palm that serves for increasing impact absorption, thus protecting your hands against damage.
The full attached thumb keeps your hand in a natural and anatomically correct position to prevent injury while training.
There is not exactly a snug fit for those with smaller hands, so you may feel like they could have been tighter. Seeing that these gloves are made for heavy users who usually have larger hands, this may be a plus.Buy from Amazon.com for ($78.78)
RDX Cow Hide Leather
Affordably priced and designed to last, these boxing gloves are perfect for sparring, punching bags or Muay Thai training. The sleek professional style of the gloves shows that you are serious, and the sturdy leather construction can withstand your hard thrown hits and jabs.
Constructed from durable cow hide leather, the gloves will form to the natural contours of your fist. The 2 inch layers of protective gel will effectively absorb impact shock and prevent bruises and other painful injuries.
You also have the advantage of the longer cuff that not only provides exceptional support, it is also padded for protection and comfort.
The attached thumbs are vented to allow air flow, and you will appreciate the inner mesh lining that helps to keep your hands cool and comfortable.
The liner can also prevent moisture and bacteria from forming which can ruin a great pair of boxing gloves. Perfect for athletes at all skill levels, these sparring gloves might be just what you need for your next match.
Impact absorption is paramount, which is why the manufacturer of these gloves decided to use a particular type of gel, called Shell-Shock for protecting the user's hands.
The wrist straps are longer and wider than what you may normally see on the market, to ensure that all types of boxers can benefit from a snug fit, no matter how large or small their hands are.
Proper ventilation is another must-have for a pair of boxing gloves, and this model delivers with its Cool X mesh on the palm of the glove, and the SPP treated thumb.
The TLock feature makes sure that you will not hurt your hands while in training, by keeping your thumb in the correct position.
The medium feel of these gloves may satisfy some users, while some may prefer a heavier version, especially if they like hitting the heavy punching bag hard.Click to see the price on Amazon!
Ringside Heritage Lace
Featuring a nostalgic and classic design, these boxing gloves are also durable and effective at preventing injuries. While this pair of boxing gloves might be priced slightly higher than similar models, it is well worth it if you love the look of classic sparring equipment.
The gloves are contoured to fit the natural shape of your fist, and the durable cowhide leather construction can withstand hard hits and jabs.
You will love the close attention paid to every detail of these boxing gloves, from the beautifully stitched logo to the reinforced seams. The injected foam padding will protect your hands from injury, and effectively absorb impact shock.
You will appreciate the breathable mesh lining that will help keep your hands cool and comfortable, and you have the added advantage of the small vented openings on the thumbs.
The cuffs are also padded for added protection, and the securely fastening strap ensures a secure fit and plenty of support.
Made from real cowhide leather, these boxing gloves are durable, and they can withstand a lot of action before showing any sign of damage.
The hook and loop straps are not only handy, but they are extra wide, which means that boxers with larger hands will appreciate them.
The pre-curved design ensures that your hands will not suffer injuries by throwing punches at awkward angles.
The injected foam padding is molded to take after your hands, so you will be able to appreciate the extra safety provided by these gloves.
The gloves are designed to offer a perfect fit and extra protection.
Some buyers mention that, because leather absorbs moisture, the gloves will look a tad darker after a good solid workout session. The color will go back to normal, once the moisture wicks.Buy from Amazon.com for ($139.23)


text:
Abdul Guefor
Abdul is an Investment Director, based in London, covering Western European transactions. His investment focus areas include Cloud Computing, Internet of Things and Mobility.
Before rejoining Intel Capital in 2015, Abdul served as Treasury Managing Director from 2006 where he sat on the Intel Capital investment committee and reviewed the quality and structure of deals across the region. He also held the position of Intel Assistant Treasurer from 2010 until 2015, leading the team executing fixed income investing, FX trading and cash management in EMEA. Abdul first joined Intel Capital in 1999, holding various positions including Investment Director for wireless investments.
Abdul's investments include Cambridge Silicon Radio, Wirtualna Polska, DIGIA, Centrum.CZ, Epichem, what3words, ProGlove and Chronocam. He also worked on M&A transactions to acquire businesses for Intel in Denmark, Russia and Germany.
Before Intel, Abdul spent 7 years with PwC Corporate Finance, was a design engineer with Plessey Semiconductors and a robotics researcher with Ikerlán in Spain.
Abdul is a UK-qualified Chartered Accountant and holds an honours degree in Electronic Engineering.
Board Member Type: Board Member


text:
Luna Modern Designer Office Desk by Uffix
An office desk for the modern-inclined. Desks are apt to become a bit boring if you don't push the envelope in terms of style. Four legs, a desktop, maybe a modesty panel… it takes daring to spice up this often overlooked piece of furniture. The Luna Modern Designer Office Desk is on the cutting-edge of office fashion, and it is a truly unmatched piece. It has a dynamic, active energy that will no doubt inspire productivity. The curved form is unhurried, yet powerful, and the red modesty panel is the perfect contrast to its ultra-modern metallic painted aluminum. You'll find the Luna Modern Designer Office Desk by Uffix at eRoomService.com for $13,295.00.