text:
#las vegas real estate
Las Vegas Real Estate
The Tonnesen Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has been selling real estate in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas since 1983. As local agents with more than 30 years of experience, we have put together this comprehensive online housing guide to help you find the very best real estate deals in the Las Vegas Valley. Our state-of-the-art technology lets you search for ALL the available listings in Las Vegas and the surrounding Valley, including foreclosures, short sales and auction properties.
Unlike national sites, the MLS listings on our real estate web site are updated daily and do NOT contain "contingent" properties that are already in escrow, eliminating hours of wasted time and frustration.
Our comprehensive search tools allow you to find homes for sale in Las Vegas by zip codes , by neighborhoods. or by school zones. You will also find specialized searches for homes with special amenities like RV parking, casitas or pools. You can even choose to exclude short sales or browse only bank foreclosures. In addition, each detailed listing includes:
Maps and Directions: Quickly see where a house is located and get driving directions.
Area Information: Check "Get Local" to view the closest stores, schools and restaurants.
Walk Scores: Enjoy the Outdoors? Find out if a neighborhood is "walk friendly" before you buy.
Mortgage Calculator: Figure your monthly payment on the spot for every property.
Save Favorites: Save and track your favorite properties to a special folder for easy reference.
Share with Friends: Share you favorite listings with friends with one click of a button.
Buying Real Estate
You will find this site loaded with information about all the new home developments in Las Vegas. established communities, luxury estates, vacation properties, country club homes, high rise condos, penthouse condos, foreclosures, "green real estate" choices, retirement communities like Sun City (we have four Sun City neighborhoods plus assorted other smaller retirement communities), and local amenities that will help you make informed choices. We deal regularly with corporate relocations across country, and our personal concierge service is designed to help you make the transition as easy as possible.
If you are moving your business to Las Vegas, we can also help you locate commercial properties. You can sign up to receive automatic updates on a daily basis so that as new property listings come on the market you are immediately notified by email.
Selling Real Estate
We will suggest the best strategies for preparing your property for sale, and we have high-tech comprehensive marketing programs that will aggressively promote your listing daily to millions of people around the world. Your home will be found online in all the major search engines by potential buyers. Most agents only have one website – our team has over 30, both local and regional. Plus we post your listing to the national syndicated real estate sites and use Social media to drive traffic to your property. More buyers = a higher sales price for you!
Order your free Market Analysis today and schedule an appointment to find out why we should be your listing agent. Or, if you're not quite ready to sell just yet, we will be happy to send you automatic updates on the new listings and closed sales for your neighborhood so you can keep on top of the market in the meantime. You can also check our "recently sold homes " listed by neighborhoods and view the latest sales online.
As designated luxury Las Vegas condo specialists for the major developers, we make sure our clients know which high rise condo projects are the best. Check out Trump Tower, the MGM City Center, Panorama Towers, Turnberry, The Martin and more. Or sign up for the best deals on re-sale units in sold out projects like Palms Place or MGM Signature.
Vacant Land
There's not as much land in Las Vegas available as you might think when you see the beautiful desert scapes surrounding the city. Almost 80% of the land in the Valley is owned by the federal Bureau of Land Management, so only about 20% is in the hands of private owners. Most of the available vacant land is subdivided into half acre up to two and a half acre parcels, and if you want to have horses, you are allowed 3 horses per acre.
Mortgage Loans
Mortgage information is also available through our web site. We work with local mortgage lenders that will help you get the lowest interest rates at the best terms on both home purchases or refinances. Even if you've had a foreclosure, bankruptcy or short sale, you might be able to qualify again, sooner than you think. We also have access to mortgages for foreign investors and for high rise condos and condo hotels.
Using Technology in Real Estate
Many of our clients are using the latest technology to assist them with their home search. Neighborhood videos are popular with buyers relocating from other areas, in addition to virtual tours of individual listings. And of course everyone loves the mobile apps that allow you to find homes as you are driving around neighborhoods, get the price and details online and see all available photos right from your car.
Our agents are also equipped to take video tours of specific homes for serious buyers that want more details. For clients that have compatible phones and apps, they can even do "Facetime" with live video chats, allowing you to view homes in real time and direct the course of the tour through the home. You can even have your agent go back through the home to see something you missed!
So please, have a look around, and contact us with any questions you might have about the local housing market or our services. Whether you are looking for modest starter home or a multi million estate, the Tonnesen Team is dedicated to helping you find the perfect Las Vegas home to suit your lifestyle and budget.
The Tonnesen Team specializes in residential real estate for sale in Las Vegas and Henderson the following communities: Summerlin, Green Valley, Anthem Country Club, Seven Hills, Lake Las Vegas, Red Rock Country Club, Queensridge, The Ridges, Spanish Trails, Rhodes Ranch, Desert Shores, Southern Highlands, Mountains Edge, MacDonald Highlands and the retirement communities of Sun City and Siena.
First Name
Last Name
Email Please provide a valid email address.


text:
A Teacher's Guide!
"The problem is not that it's too difficult for children, but that it's too difficult for grown ups. Much of the world view of Einstein's thinking wasn't being taught when the grown ups were in school, but the children were comfortably familiar with it." ⎯Madeline L'Engle
"I used to get asked all the time about the difference between writing for adults and writing for young readers. I finally came to the conclusion that books for adults were about letting go and books for young readers were about getting a grip.
"So much of what I read that is intended for somebody in middle age is about just letting go: 'Life goes on.' Whereas with a kid, it's: 'Get a grip. You've got a lot of crap to get through.' I love writing about that."
--Tim Wynne-Jones
My name is Debby and I am a writer. I write stories for young people.
If you haven't seen me, it's because I live far far away and do, indeed, write from the top of the world: Barrow, Alaska, to be exact, the northernmost community on the North American Continent.
I've lived here pretty much all of my adult life—thirty years (don't do the math!) and this place and its people have shaped who I am as a writer. My husband is Inupiaq (Eskimo) and most of the stories I write are set within this cultural context. It is not the culture I was born into but it is the one I belong to, the one that has become home to me as a human being and as an artist.
As we all do, I write what I know, and through knowing it in my own way, make it my own, something both very old and very new at the same time. Like many other writers, I straddle the distinct and sometimes divergent traditions that make me who I am.
Why do I write? I write to make sense of the world. I write to communicate, in the best way I can, my own unique vision. Everybody has a vision that is theirs alone. Mine has been molded by living with the Ińupiat, the Real People of the Arctic, from whom I have learned much and am still learning. Theirs is a spirit as strong and beautiful as the Arctic itself and, as a writer, I seek always to share this spirit with my readers.
Come Visit My World . . .

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Text Size Large SizeMedium SizeSmall Size Color Scheme Black SchemeWhite SchemeGrey SchemePaper Scheme
Bella Buys a Brand New Car
Bella has been a vampire for two years...She decides that it is time to get a new car... Alternate Version to Chapter 1 posted.
Disclaimer: All recognizable characters are property of the very talented Stephenie Meyer.
1. Audi Anyone?
Rating 4.5/5 Word Count 1360 Review this Chapter
I stared down at the ring that Edward had given me. It had been exactly 2 years 50 days 12 hours and 5 minutes since we had gotten married. He had changed me 10 days after the wedding. I let my finger run over the spot on my neck where he had bitten me. But, I wasn't reminiscing just to reminisce. I missed my truck.
After the wedding, we had told everyone that we would be staying at the house for a week and then, we would be off on our honeymoon. Unfortunately, on the way to the airport, Edward and I had gotten into a terrible crash. The car had burned up so that there was nothing left of our bodies.
That is not truly what happened though. After the wedding, Edward brought me back to his house to make good on his promise. Then, it was time for my transformation. Of course, we would need an alibi. So, while I was writhing in pain, Alice took the liberty of wrapping my truck around a tree and burning it.
When I first found out, I was devastated. I loved that truck. Now, Edward had to drive me around everywhere. Not that I mind, I loved being with him. But, as my looks changed during the change, so did my dislike for speed. I was just like the other Cullen's, I loved going over 100 mph. There was no better way to drive. So, I had decided that it was time for me to get my very own car.
Everyone was out hunting today. Alice and I were the only ones that remained at the house. We had moved to a remote place in Oregon. The house we lived in was an old Victorian with three floors and a basement. The basement was refurbished so that Edward and I could live in it. It was very spacious and even had a living room and a bathroom.
I left our room and went up two flights. I went to the end of the hall and knocked on Alice and Jasper's bedroom door.
"Come in, Bella," a musical voice called to me. I opened the door to find Alice's floor littered with clothing.
"Um Alice, what are you doing?" I asked her. She continued to rummage and answered my question.
"I'm looking for my buying-a-new-car outfit," she informed me. So she had already seen my plan, I thought she would. Then, she disappeared into her bathroom and was standing in front of me a second later. She was wearing a pair of dark blue jeans, a blood red tank top, and a black leather jacket. She was also wearing a pair of black patent heels.
"Isn't that a little much? I'm just going to get a car," I told her.
"Bella, you are not just going to purchase a new car. This is very important. It has to be fast, sleek, and above all, it has to match you're outfit," she told me.
"In that case, I had better go change." I ran back down into so that I could change. I put on a pair of blue jeans and a white tank top. I slipped on my favorite blue shirt and changed into my silver Dolce and Gabbana heels.
Then, I went into the living room where Alice was waiting for me.
"That is perfect!" she squealed. Then, she grabbed me by the hand and towed me towards her 911 Turbo, her pride and joy.
We got in and sped off at over 100 mph. At this rate, we would make it to LA in no time. We sped down the streets of California. Lucky for us, it was a very cloudy day. It was the perfect day for car shopping…well, for vampires at least.
Finally, after 2 hours of driving, we had reached the dealership. Alice had called ahead to let them know that we were coming, so there was a man waiting for us when we stepped out of the car.
"Hello ladies, my name is Tom and I will be helping you today," he told us.
"Hi I am Alice and this is Bella. Bella is looking to buy a new car," Alice told him.
"Do you know what you are looking for?" He asked me.
"Something fast and sleek," I told him.
"Okay, do you have a price range?" He asked.
"The sky's the limit," Alice told him.
"Okay, well if you follow me, we have a few models for you to look at," He said. He led us to a showroom that had been closed off for our use. He showed me a few convertibles and a couple of coupes, but none of them were what I wanted. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw it.
I walked over to it and ran my fingers over the hood. This was the car that I wanted. It was silver and very sleek.
"Ah, so I see that you have found the A8. This car was made for speed," he informed me.
"Alice, this is the one," I told her.
"Oh my god, Bella, that one is perfect!" She squealed. "The best part is, it matches your outfit!"
So that was it, in a matter of 20 minutes, I had found the car that I wanted. I got it in the silver color. Now, I got to drive it home. After my many protests, Alice got out her checkbook and paid for my car. She said that it could be an early Christmas present.
Then, we were off, driving down the highway. I was going at 150 mph. I relished in the speed. My truck could never in a million years go this fast, it could barely make fifty. We drove for another two hours until we were finally home.
We pulled in the driveway, and I parked my car in front of the house. Alice parked her Turbo next to mine.
"Hey everyone, come see what we got today!" Alice called. Everyone came out onto the porch. When the boys saw my car, their jaws dropped. Emmett let out a low whistle.
"Bella, that is one nice car," he told me.
"I know," I told him, leaning against the hood. All four of the boys came over to inspect my car. They looked over every inch of it. Then Edward came over to me, I could see the look of jealousy in his eyes.
"So, what do you think?" I asked him.
"It's nice, I guess," he said. He shrugged his shoulders and tried to look as if it wasn't really as awesome as everyone thought.
"Oh so I guess that you don't want to take it for a drive?" I asked him. I dangled the keys in front of his face. "Ah well, I guess that I'll just put it away for the night."
Fast as lightning, he snatched the key out of my hand and was in the car sitting in the driver seat. Emmett and Jasper raced to get in the car as Edward sped out of the driveway.
"Men," I said, shaking my head. "Make sure you bring it back in one piece!" I yelled after them, even though they were probably too far away to hear it.
I shook my head and walked inside; I guess I would be the one driving us around from now on. That was if Edward ever let me get back in the driver's seat.
2hrs later…
Finally, they got back to the house. I went outside and leaned on the railing. Jasper and Emmett passed me on their way into the house.
"That is one sweet car Bella," Emmett said.
"Ditto," Jasper said. I laughed as they walked into the house.
Then Edward walked up to me and I held out my hand for the keys. He reluctantly dropped them into my hand and stowed them in my pocket.
"So, how was it?" I asked."Awesome," was all he could reply before he walked into the house behind Jasper and Emmett. I let out a chuckle. I truly did love my new car.
- Author
- TwilightFanatic
- Rating
1 2 3 4 5
- Reviews
- 30
- Words
- 3088
- Views
- 1
- Published
- 01 Dec 07
- Updated
- 07 Dec 07
- Status
- Complete


text:
OPACs, or Online Public Access Catalogs, have been with us for decades. Early online catalogs sought either to replicate the card catalog experience or build on a database searching model. As early as 1995, when Charles Hildreth wrote Online Catalog Design Models: Are We Moving in the Right Direction? A Report Submitted to the Council on Library Resources August, 1995 their efficacy has been under scrutiny. They have also become near ubiquitous, with some state libraries maintaining access to publicly accessible OPACs, e.g. Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs) by Library System in New York State.
Karen G. Schneider. How OPACs Suck, Part 1: Relevance Rank (Or the Lack of It), ALA TechSource blogpost, 03/13/2006.
Karen G. Schneider. How OPACs Suck, Part 2: The Checklist of Shame, ALA TechSource blogpost, 04/03/2006.
Brad Eden. "Information Organization Future for Libraries." Library Technology Reports, November/December 2007, vol. 43, no. 6. (press release)
Louise F. Spiteri. "Structure and Form of Folksonomy Tags: The Road to the Public Library Catalogue." Webology, Volume 4, no. 2, June, 2007.


text:
Bethany N. Bonner, associate, Dykema Gossett
Bethany N. Bonner has joined the Real Estate practice group of Dykema Gossett PLLC in Chicago as an associate. She will concentrate on commercial real estate with an emphasis on finance, restructuring, workouts and foreclosures and leasing. Bonner was most recently an associate in the Real Estate department of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago. She represented clients in real estate matters including complex loan originations, modifications, workouts, foreclosures and sales. Before attending law school, she served for four years in various positions in the Michigan State Legislature, including as aide to Rep. Patricia Lockwood and assistant to Sen. Diane Byrum. Bonnerhas a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor's degree in political science/pre-law from Michigan State University.
Copyright © 2019, Chicago Tribune


text:
Welcome to Hyperion Records, an independent British classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twenty-first.
Hyperion offers both CDs, and downloads in a number of formats. The site is also available in several languages.
Please use the dropdown buttons to set your preferred options, or use the checkbox to accept the defaults.
from notes by Jeremy Summerly © 2006
|Children of our time
'Here's a vital and beautifully performed collection of modern a cappella choral music from a most excellent choir with a considerable recording histo ...
'This disc offers considerable rewards in an admittedly parochial field, and also preserves a delectable snap-shot of the Schola Cantorum of Oxford on ...» More
This sampler disc seeks to give a flavour of the contemporary choral music recorded by Hyperion over the last decade. Whilst on one level it can stand alone as a tribute to the beauty of its composers' writing and choirs' singing, it also lifts th ...» More


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Im sure John has the most hours involved but there were OTHER people involved in course LAYOUT & WORK that should be THANKED as well... not just JOHN... to those guys that contributed u know who u are THANKS
i noticed the boy scouts were in on this course, as a proud father of an eagle scout, i thought those bridges might have been worked on by the troop, not sure though.
I appreciate your philosophy on that, Slim, but I hold no place in my heart for locust trees, especially those in the middle of disc golf fairways...


text:
2014 BMW 518d review
* Cheapest diesel BMW 5 Series tested * 119g/km; £179pm company car tax (40%) * On sale now, priced from £30,265...
The BMW 5 Series hardly needs an introduction, but the new 518d isn't such a well known quantity. As the badge suggests, the newcomer sits below the 520d (our favourite full-size executive car), offering 40bhp less power, with 141bhp from its 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine.
Despite the power deficit, the 518d fairs no better than the 520d on the efficiency front; both achieve a claimed 62.8mpg and emit the same 119g/km whether they're fitted with the standard manual or (£1550) optional eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The 518d does, however, undercut the 520d's list price by £1700, coming in at £30,265 for the entry-level SE model. For company car users, this lower price equates to a saving of £120 per year over the 520d.
What's the 2014 BMW 518d like to drive?
Unsurprisingly, it's very much the same as the 520d. Refinement is very good regardless of speed, with the engine note dropping to a distant thrum when you're not accelerating, and only moderate road and wind noise creeping in at motorway speeds.
However, the manual gearbox is too stiff and clunky, so we'd say it's definitely worth paying extra for the sublime eight-speed automatic.
The engine itself is still a joy to use. It doesn't feel strained, despite having a relatively small amount of power to call on, and it's strong enough that you can leave it in a high gear without the engine labouring. The 518d feels a bit slower than the 520d - less keen to accelerate for overtaking or at motorway speeds - but it's still no slouch by class standards.
Our 518d came complete with £985 adaptive dampers (Variable Damper Control), so delivered the same well-judged blend of slick ride comfort and sprightly handling that we've come to expect from the 5 Series. Some may find the steering wheel itself a touch too chunky, but otherwise the 518d, as with the 520d, is brilliant to drive.
What's the 2014 BMW 518d like inside?
Not much has changed inside, but then it didn't need to because the only rival that can claim to have a classier cabin is the Audi A6 – and even then the difference is marginal.
The driving position is slightly offset (particularly in manual versions), with the pedals positioned too far to the right. However, the seats are comfortable and supportive, and there's lots of adjustment to help the driver get comfortable.
Rear space is also impressive. There's easily enough space for two six-footers, and three will fit – although whoever draws the short straw will have to straddle a fairly chunky transmission tunnel.
A 520-litre boot means luggage space is roughly on a par with that of rivals, such as the Audi A6 and Jaguar XF.
All versions come with BMW's class-leading iDrive infotainment system, which is controlled via a rotary dial (and surrounding buttons) on the centre console.
Pay a bit more and you'll now get a touch-pad on top of the rotary dial. This can be used to input letters and numbers without having to scroll through various on-screen menus. There's also an updated voice control function that you can use to dictate text messages and emails.
Standard equipment is hard to fault, with sat-nav, leather and xenon headlights fitted even to entry-level SE versions.
With that in mind, the more expensive trims – Modern, Luxury and M sport – aren't worth considering unless you really love your luxuries.
Should I buy one?
The 5 Series is still the best of its ilk if you're in the market for a full-size exec, and the 518d is a seriously compelling version.
However, we'd say the 520d is worth the £10 extra a month in company car tax (assuming you're a 40% rate taxpayer) given the extra performance it offers.
If you're a private buyer, though, the BMW 518d is usefully cheaper and barely any less enjoyable to drive, so if you can stand to live with the smaller number on your bootlid (which you can have removed free of charge anyway) you won't be disappointed.
What Car? says...
BMW 518d saloon
Engine size 2.0-litre diesel
Price from £30,265
Power 141bhp
Torque 266lb ft
0-62mph 9.7 seconds
Top speed 133mph
Fuel economy 62.8mpg
CO2 119g/km
BMW 518d auto saloon Engine size 2.0-litre diesel
Price from £31,815
Power 141bhp
Torque 266lb ft
0-62mph 9.6 seconds
Top speed 132mph
Fuel economy 62.8mpg
CO2 119g/km


text:
Parkinson's Diagnosis Questions
Advice for the newly diagnosed: A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is life-changing. But breathe. You are not alone. Fellow patients on our Patient Council have identified the key questions that they dealt with during their diagnosis and in the days following.
What is Parkinson's disease and what causes it?
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. While the average age at onset is 60, some people are diagnosed at 40 or younger. There is no objective test, or biomarker, for Parkinson's disease, so the rate of misdiagnosis can be relatively high, especially when the diagnosis is made by a non-specialist. Estimates of the number of people living with the disease therefore vary, but recent research indicates that at least one million people in the United States, and more than five million worldwide, have Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease was first characterized extensively by an English doctor, James Parkinson, in 1817. Today, we understand Parkinson's disease to be a disorder of the central nervous system that results from the loss of cells in various parts of the brain, including a region called the substantia nigra. The substantia nigra cells produce dopamine, a chemical messenger responsible for transmitting signals within the brain that allow for coordination of movement. Loss of dopamine causes neurons to fire without normal control, leaving patients less able to direct or control their movement. Parkinson's disease is one of several diseases categorized by clinicians as movement disorders.
The exact cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown, although research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. If a continuum existed, with exclusively genetic causes at one end and exclusively environmental causes at the other, different Parkinson's patients would likely fall at many different places along that continuum.
In the past 10 years, researchers have identified a number of rare instances where Parkinson's disease appears to be caused by a single genetic mutation. In these cases, the mutated gene is passed from generation to generation, resulting in a great number of Parkinson's disease cases within an extended family. On the opposite end of the continuum, in the early 1980s, a group of heroin users in California took drugs from a batch contaminated with a substance called MPTP. After ingesting this chemical, the drug users were stricken with a form of Parkinson's disease that was primarily, if not exclusively, "environmental" in origin.
For most Parkinson's patients, the cause lies somewhere in the middle. While many Parkinson's patients report one or more family members with the disease, it is not always clear that one or several genes are the cause. Similarly, while some patients suspect that exposure to one or another chemical or environmental toxin caused their Parkinson's disease, this also cannot be conclusively proved. Scientists currently believe that in the majority of cases, genetic and environmental factors interact to cause Parkinson's disease. Research into this subject continues aggressively every day. Unfortunately, however, it is generally impossible to determine what specifically caused an individual's Parkinson's disease.
What are the risk factors for Parkinson's disease? Is there anything that can be done to reduce the risk?
Because the causes of Parkinson's disease are unknown, there is no scientifically validated preventive course to reduce the risk of its onset. The single biggest risk factor for Parkinson's disease is advancing age. Men have a somewhat higher risk than women.
That being said, a number of studies have highlighted factors that are associated with either greater or lesser risk of Parkinson's disease. For example, smoking and caffeine consumption have been associated with lower rates of Parkinson's disease, while head injury and pesticide exposure have been associated with higher risk. While such studies do not definitively link these factors with Parkinson's disease one way or another, they highlight areas where further research may guide us to risk-prevention or treatment strategies.
I think I might have Parkinson's disease and I'm not sure what to do.
Remember: Even if you experience symptoms common among people with Parkinson's disease, they may in fact be brought on by a completely different condition altogether. The information on this Web site is for general information purposes only; any time you notice a change in your body with no obvious cause, it is critical to consult a health care professional.
You may want to see a neurologist if: you have trouble buttoning your shirt or tying your shoes; you feel stiff or rigid, or someone has told you that your face seems less expressive; you've noticed that your fingers, hands or feet shake and you can't control them.
While visiting the doctor, try to be as specific as possible when describing your symptoms, and let the doctor advise you if further examinations are required. You may be referred to a movement disorders specialist, a neurologist with particular expertise in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
Dr. Joseph Jankovic, a member of our Scientific Advisory Board, developed the screening questionnaire below to help determine Parkinsonism and PD.
- Have you been getting slower in your usual daily activities?
- Is your handwriting smaller?
- Is your speech slurred or softer?
- Do you have trouble arising from a chair?
- Do your lips, hand, arms and/or legs shake?
- Have you noticed more stiffness?
- Do you have trouble buttoning buttons or dressing?
- Do you shuffle your feet and/or take smaller steps when you walk?
- Do your feet seem to get stuck to the floor when walking or turning?
- Have you or others noted that you don't swing one arm when walking?
- Do you have more trouble with your balance?
- Have you or others noted that you stoop or have abnormal posture?
Parkinson's disease is rare. Even if your answer to several of these questions is yes, it's more likely that you don't have Parkinson's than that you do. The most important step you can take is to see your doctor and get information about what is causing your symptoms.
If it's not Parkinson's disease, what else could it be?
Early in the disease process, it may be difficult to know whether symptoms indicate Parkinson's disease or a syndrome that mimics it. Some conditions that could potentially be mistaken for Parkinson's disease include:
- Medication-induced parkinsonism. Medications frequently associated with the development of parkinsonism are those often prescribed as anti-psychotics or for major depression.
- Sometimes anti-nausea medications can also cause parkinsonism. Unlike Parkinson's disease, symptoms typically occur on both sides of the body simultaneously. These symptoms usually resolve within weeks or months of discontinuing the medication.
- Essential tremor is considered the most common neurologic movement disorder. It is a chronic condition characterized by involuntary, rhythmic tremor of a body part, most typically the hands and arms, especially when they are being used for activities such as writing or eating.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). PSP is characterized by early onset of imbalance, frequent falls, rigidity of the trunk, and (eventually) eye-movement problems. Symptoms usually begin after age 50 and progress more rapidly than with Parkinson's disease.
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is distinguished by a trio of symptoms: Gait problems, urinary incontinence and dementia. Experienced movement disorder neurologists can generally easily distinguish between NPH and Parkinson's disease. Occasionally, a brain scan may be useful.
How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?
The cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease are resting tremor, slowness of movement (bradykinesia) and rigidity. Many people also experience balance problems (postural instability). These symptoms, which often appear gradually and with increasing severity over time, are usually what first bring patients to a neurologist for help. Typically, symptoms begin on one side of the body and migrate over time to the other side.
There is no objective test (such as a blood test, brain scan or EEG) to make a definitive diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Instead, a doctor takes a careful medical history and performs a thorough neurological examination, looking in particular for two or more of the cardinal signs to be present. Frequently, the doctor will also look for responsiveness to Parkinson's disease medications as further evidence that Parkinson's is the correct diagnosis. (However, starting on medication right away can limit your ability to participate in clinical trials that urgently need newly-diagnosed Parkinson's patients.)
In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a specialized imaging technique called DaTscan that allows doctors to capture detailed pictures of the dopamine system in your brain. It is the first FDA-approved diagnostic imaging technique for the assessment of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. DaTscan alone can't diagnose Parkinson's disease by itself, but it can help confirm a physician's clinical diagnosis -- something that has never been possible before.
Unfortunately, because there is no definitive test for Parkinson's disease, and because Parkinson's disease symptoms are similar to those of other neurological conditions, the misdiagnosis rate remains significant. It is worthwhile to consider a second opinion, and to reach out to a neurologist with specific expertise in movement disorders.
I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Should I get a second opinion?
Getting a second opinion is largely a matter of personal choice. But keep in mind that Parkinson's disease is often difficult to diagnose accurately, particularly when symptoms are mild. There is no simple diagnostic test, and approximately 25 percent of Parkinson's disease diagnoses are incorrect. Parkinson's disease starts out with such subtle symptoms that many physicians, who are untrained in it, fail to provide an accurate diagnosis. In fact, even the best neurologists can get it wrong.
We would recommend that unless your doctor is particularly experienced in this area, you consult with a movement disorders specialist. A good neurologist will understand your desire for confirmation. If it is affordable (insurance doesn't always cover second opinions), and brings peace of mind, a second opinion can help you and your loved ones come to terms with your disease.
How can I cope with my diagnosis?
Breathe. You are not alone. There is much you can do to proactively affect the course of your Parkinson's disease, and at least one very good reason to do it: Many neurologists report that symptom deterioration is often significantly slower in those who take a positive and proactive stance toward their condition than in those who do not. It would be ridiculous to suggest that a positive mental attitude is achievable all the time. But there are various methods that can help enormously to remain upbeat about life. To sum up:
- Find a doctor you like, and who will partner with you on an evolving medication plan.
- Participate in research. Many Parkinson's clinical trials -- particularly those seeking treatments that could slow or stop disease progression -- urgently need newly-diagnosed Parkinson's patients. This window will close soon, so make the most of it while you can -- for your own benefit and for other Parkinson's patients. Fox Trial Finder makes it easy to find the trials that need someone with your specific medical history (whether you have Parkinson's disease or not).
- Exercise. Many people cite swimming, walking and yoga as favorites.
- Engage in challenging activities that you enjoy: classes, artwork, travel, community work, Parkinson's disease advocacy work.
- Stress reduction is a must -- stress worsens every Parkinson's disease symptom.
- Connect with others and seek counseling to supplement medical treatment for mental ills. Don't let yourself become isolated. Pick up the phone! Send an email! Write a letter! Join a group! Above all, don't wait for family and friends to call first.
- Learn all you can about your disease. Knowledge is power, and continuous learning keeps you empowered, informed and in control.
- Ask your doctors any questions you may have, and be your own advocate.
When I find myself feeling lonely, left out and forgotten, I pick up the phone and call a friend, who invariably says, 'It is so good to hear from you! I have been meaning to call but the kids have been sick and the car is in the shop and I'm worried about Mother, and...' Self-pity is dispelled the instant I'm reminded that everyone is engaged in the complications of life -- and that maybe I can lend a sympathetic ear.
- Carey Christensen (Patient Council Member)
What does Parkinson's disease mean for me?
Although there is no cure for Parkinson's disease yet, there are a variety of treatments that can allow you to lead a fulfilling and productive life for many years to come. Many symptoms can be relieved by medications, though over time these can become less effective and can produce undesirable side effects, such as involuntary movements known as dyskinesia.
There are also surgical interventions, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), which involves the implantation of electrodes in the brain. Because of the risks inherent in this type of treatment, most patients normally do not consider it until the medications they have been using no longer provide them with meaningful relief.
There is also much that you can do for yourself in terms of taking charge of your health and making lifestyle changes, particularly incorporating daily exercise, which will help in managing your disease. For further information, please refer to the "Living with Parkinson's" page.
What are the range of symptoms for Parkinson's disease?
People are generally most familiar with the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, since they are the most externally noticeable. These symptoms, which are also called the "cardinal" symptoms of Parkinson's disease, are resting tremor, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), postural instability (balance problems) and rigidity. Some other physical symptoms such as gait problems and reduced facial expression are also of note. These are due to the same discoordination of movement that causes the better-known tremor and slowness.
There is also increasing recognition of the importance of other Parkinson's disease symptoms that are sometimes called "non-motor" or "dopamine-non-responsive." While neither of these terms is ideal, these symptoms are common and can have a major impact on Parkinson's patients. For example, cognitive impairment, ranging from mild memory difficulties to dementia, and mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, occur frequently. Also common are sleep difficulties, loss of sense of smell, constipation, speech and swallowing problems, unexplained pains, drooling and low blood pressure when standing.
Parkinson's disease symptoms manifest differently in different patients. Many patients experience some symptoms and not others, and even the pace at which the disease worsens varies from person to person.
My grandfather, mother and brother all had Parkinson's disease. Now I have it. Does that mean my children will get it?
While a small percentage of Parkinson's disease cases are caused by genetic changes, the large majority are not. Nonetheless, scientific data over the past several years supports the emerging belief that genetics plays a more significant role in Parkinson's disease than was previously thought.
Understanding in this field is evolving rapidly. Today, most scientists believe that the majority of Parkinson's disease cases are likely caused by one or more genetic factors combined with exposure to one or more environmental neurotoxins, such as pesticides or other chemicals.
Am I going to wind up like the people I saw in the doctor's waiting room?
Parkinson's disease is sometimes referred to as a "boutique" disease: It is unique to each person. You cannot predict which symptoms you will get, and when you will get them. There are broad paths of similarity as the disease progresses, but there is no guarantee that what you see is what you'll get. Some people wind up in wheelchairs; others still run marathons. Some can't clasp a necklace, while others make necklaces by hand.
It can be frightening to see the more pronounced symptoms of people who are in mid- or late-stage Parkinson's disease, such as dyskinesia (the involuntary flailing or jerking body movements that can result from long-term use of levodopa, the most common Parkinson's disease medication), freezing (the sudden inability to move) or festination (the short, almost running steps that seem to accelerate on their own). Awareness of such severe symptoms can understandably be upsetting, but remember that Parkinson's disease is highly individualistic and your disease may never encompass any of these symptoms.
Will I die from Parkinson's disease?
Most doctors say that Parkinson's disease itself is not fatal. You die with Parkinson's disease, not from it. However, as symptoms worsen they can cause incidents that result in death. For example, in advanced cases, difficulty swallowing can cause Parkinson's patients to aspirate food into the lungs, leading to pneumonia or other pulmonary conditions. Loss of balance can cause falls that result in serious injuries or death. The seriousness of these incidents depends greatly on the patient's age, overall health and disease stage.
How can I help speed a cure?
A Parkinson's disease diagnosis is life changing, and at times, it can feel as if things are spinning out of control. One way to regain control is to get involved in the search for a cure by volunteering for clinical research. Volunteers are vitally needed for clinical studies, which are the last and critical stage of research before new treatments are brought to market. There is a particular need for newly-diagnosed patients and for people who don't have Parkinson's disease (referred to as "controls").
First, check out Fox Trial Finder, a Web-based solution designed to connect willing volunteers with the clinical trials that urgently need them. Using state-of-the-art technology, Fox Trial Finder compares volunteer information, like location and medical history, with clinical trial eligibility requirements to find the best potential matches at study sites close to where you live. Visit Fox Trial Finder today to create a profile and learn more.
Additionally, learn about PPMI (Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative), a clinical study to find biomarkers of Parkinson's disease. Currently, your doctor depends on the description you provide of your symptoms and their own examination in making decisions regarding your diagnosis and management. Imagine having an objective marker they could use instead, much like a glucose measurement in the management of diabetes. That's the goal of PPMI.
Whether you yourself are facing the challenge of Parkinson's disease, or are touched by the disease in another way, every single person can play a role in the search for a cure. The answer is in all of us.
Information for Living with Parkinson's
Learn about topics like nutrition, exercise and finding the right doctor from fellow patients.


text:
Back-to-School Data Backup
As many of us think about sending our children back to school—and increasingly doing so with laptops and other technology—one thing that often gets overlooked is the need to back up data. I tend to write a couple of posts each year that mention the need for regular backups, but I still constantly hear from people who have lost data and don't know how to get it back.
For up to a few gigabytes of information, the easiest method of backup is probably a USB flash drive. They are small, easy to carry, and make it very simple to copy over a few files at a time. They tend to be limited in size, though, at least at a reasonable cost.
To get your data on multiple machines, online services are great and most offer the ability to access your data from a variety of platforms. It takes a long time to upload lots of data, however, and there's typically a recurring monthly charge that can get quite high if you have a lot.
For backing up music, videos, photos, and the like, external hard drives remain the backup system of choice for most people. There are lots of choices for backup drives, but I often think that simple is better. With almost every drive on the market, you can drag and drop files and folders onto an external drive for basic copying. In addition, most of the big vendors now offer some software to manage and simplify the process.
Lately, I've been trying out a couple of options. One is the Seagate Backup Plus, which is available in a number of different sizes. (I used a 1TB version.)
It includes a small backup utility called the Seagate Dashboard that lets you either back up your files automatically or at a scheduled time. What I like about this is that you can plug it in and pretty much forget about it; your internal drive will be automatically backed up. If you do it this way, your files actually get stored in different folders for each backup, so you can find old versions. It's not as simple as a flat backup, but it gives you more options without putting the files in an inaccessible database.
One unusual feature is that it uses a flexible USM interface adapter so you can swap out adapters if you need something like a FireWire or Thunderbolt connection. I suspect, however, that most people will use it with the USB 3.0 connector (backward compatible to USB 2.0, of course) that comes with it. It also offers some social networking features, like the ability to save any photo you upload to Facebook or Flickr automatically into a folder on the drive and the ability to upload directly from the drive to Facebook. These are nice, but I don't find them compelling. In addition, it comes with the proper driver to load the NTFS-formatted drive on a Mac, something not all hard drives do. The drive seemed fast to me, and PCMag's tests indicate it is faster than most of its competitors. What really stands out to me, though, is its simplicity; it just makes doing backups easier.
Read PCMag's review here.
An alternative is the current version of Western Digital's My Passport Essential line, which is also available in a number of different sizes plus different versions with slightly different software bundles.
The drive I used is physically smaller that the Seagate, though it has the same capacity. It can be smaller since it only works with USB 3.0, with backward compatibility to USB 2.0. That makes it somewhat less flexible, but since most people have USB connections, a smaller drive might be marginally more convenient.
It comes with WD SmartWare, the company's solution for backups, which gives you a more visual representation of the files on your disk by splitting them into categories. It doesn't have the social network features of the Seagate drive, but I like that it suggests and allows you to password-protect your backup.
Read PCMag's review here.
Whatever your method of choice, the most important thing is that you back up your data because we all know hard drives don't last forever and laptops in particular often get banged around. As students head back to school, that's an especially important lesson to learn.
For more, read PCMag's Beginner's Guide to PC Backup.


text:
This party band plays the traditional New Orleans style jazz, Music for your party entertainment or corporate function.
Their striped blazers and straw boaters twenties look makes them one of Southsea's smartest jazz bands.
Enquire about this traditional jazz band in Southsea
This Jazz Quartet consists of trumpet, clarinet, banjo and, sousaphone (tuba). This acoustic jazz band in Southsea does not need electricity so they are mobile and can provide entertainment anywhere .
Traditional jazz tunes have a beginning, a middle and, an end which appeals to most people, and are suitable for listening to in a concert situation, background music at a party or reception or for dancing. This is the style made popular by Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball in the 1960's.
When you hire this traditional jazz band in Southsea like most jazz bands they play a mixture of the classic jazz standards, blues, and popular songs of the early 20th century, live musical entertainment that appeals to all ages.
This Southsea Jazz Band in white tie and tails
This jazz quartet has played at many events, concerts, corporate and company events, shows, clubs, parties, openings, fetes, promotions, jazz festivals, dinner dances, receptions, Weddings, Wedding Receptions, funerals, etc. visit gigs done to find out what type of events they've entertained at.
This is the trad jazz band in "Made in Chelsea" series 8 Episode 3
Visit their gigs page so that you can see if the band is available on the the date you would like to make a booking or, just to see where you can come and see them performing
One of the best jazz bands in Southsea
Visit here for video and sound clips
Tunes that they play with audio and video samples
Gigs, see where they are playing
To hire this Jazz Band to entertain you with live music, Tel:- 023 8026 9508
or fill out the Enquiry form
To find out more about one of the best jazz bands in Southsea follow the links below
Home of
this site
Acoustic Jass Wedding bands
Corporate Entertainment
Links to other web sites
Dixieland Band
Snail mail:-
18 Porteous Crescent
Chandler's Ford
Hampshire, SO53 2DH
England UK
Tel:- 023 8026 9508
© M.P. Roberts-Jones


text:
Information technology management
From ArticleWorld
Information technology management, also known as MIS or Management Information System is essentially a commerce and business management system; it integrates computer systems with organization of different the fields. It frequently involves software engineering, but should not be confused with computer engineering. The focus is on business processes and operations, decision-making, and competitive strategies.
Information technology management is basically a combination of information technology and management, both separate spheres of studies. The first one implies management of information technology with reference to a business or business organization. The second one refers to a selective collection of information on systems and infrastructure. The ultimate aim however is to achieve the goals of the industry or business organization using effective computer technology.
Information technology management components
Following are the main components of an effective information management system:
- Information technology that refers to technology used for managing and processing information.
- Computer and software that refers to programs used for managing and processing information through use of computers ordinarily for generating analyzed results.
- Information management system that involves collection, storing and sorting of data creating a database to be used for processing the same using computer technology.
- Top management authorities giving tasks or organizations wishing to buy processed information to utilize them for framing effective strategies.
- Service providers who may be technically trained employees of the organization or outsiders engaged through outsourcing.
Information technology management basics
Information technology management involves several processes. The major ones are discussed below:
Not long ago, both public and private organizations were heavily dependent on paperwork and person-to-person communications for gathering and processing information. Processed information is knowledge and knowledge is power. The advent of Internet has shrunk the world and has made availability of information a considerably easier process. No paperwork or communication at a personal level is now required for gathering huge amounts of information and creating a sound database.
Generally, an organization employs a technical person, for the most part a software engineer as the Chief Information Officer of the organization entrusted with the process of information technology management. The CIO is supported by a team of other experts who help him to perform the tasks of gathering information, compiling it, processing and deleting irrelevant portions and coming up with a well-built database. The areas that are most dependent on an effective information technology management system are:
- Capital investment.
- Strategic planning.
- Enterprise architecture.
- Decision-making process.
- System development and management.
Information technology management examples
Information technology management is useful in both private and public organizations. A good system can effectively design the organization's investment processes, identifying the fields where investment may yield good returns. Framing different business strategies for dealing with competitors, putting into place an economic architecture that gives optimum output and making decisions with far-reaching consequences are all results of an effective information management system. To achieve this goal, adequate information technology management becomes a necessity for both public and private organizations.
One example is the information technology management system introduced by the Department of Labor in the United States. The Department established a multi-phased, multi-year process to implement IT investment management process. The aim was to minimize all risks associated with IT investments and to ensure adequate delivery to service customers. They have put into place a management framework that encompasses the entire system's life cycle beginning with a project and up to its completion.


text:
I wonder if body charges could ever light it up.
Seriously, I wonder if some of the "original photo" owners send them out realizing people actually see them, like exhibitionism-ish tendencies. Because I cannot believe none of them realize that people in the studio (or in my case, plant department) discuss that at lunch, or worse, yell "hey guys, come see this one!!!"


text:
KAVARNA, Bulgaria -- Graeme McDowell reached the semifinals of the World Match Play Championship after knocking out defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts, whose day include the bizarre moment of taking a penalty drop inside a restroom.
McDowell rallied from an early deficit to win 2 and 1 over his European Ryder Cup teammate on the oceanside Thracian Cliffs course and will next face Branden Grace of South Africa, who beat Chris Wood of England 2 and 1. The other semifinal will pit Thomas Aiken of South Africa against Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee.
Colsaerts had the most memorable moment of the day when his tee shot on the short par-4 10th hole flew into a hazard behind a public restroom in a brick building close to the green. Because of where the ball had crossed the hazard line, tournament officials ruled that the penalty drop must be made within the restroom itself, leading to a comical moment that had Colsaerts, his caddie and rules officials all laughing.
"I ain't hitting it out of the loo," Colsaerts joked.
He didn't have to. Since it was considered an immovable obstruction he was then given free relief to play from outside.
He ended up saving par and halving the hole.
"I'm sure now the whole episode at 10 is going to make all the TV news programs, Facebook and all the social media sites with the caption: `Here's some Belgium guy playing golf in some toilet block in Bulgaria," Colsaerts joked. "It's the first time I've ever hit a ball into a toilet block, and you would have thought as a kid I would have been crazy enough to practice that shot. But I never did."
McDowell is the highest-ranked player in the event at No. 8 and is looking to become the first Northern Irishman to win the event.
"This is an historic event and it's a trophy that has all the legends of the game appearing on it," he said. "I think back to the golden years around Wentworth and watching all of my heroes winning this great, great tournament. And I would dearly love to add my name to that list, but there is three other guys still left in the event who also feel the same way as I do."
Grace sealed his win with over Wood with birdies at Nos. 16 and 17, while Thongchai defeated Scotland's Scott Jamieson 4 and 3 and Aiken ousted Italy's Francesco Molinari 3 and 2.


text:
About Us
Customer Service
Contact Us
View Cart
Toll Free 877-315-7942 (Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:30pm Eastern)
Sports Pennants & Banners
MLB Baseball Pennants
College NCAA Pennants
NFL Football Pennants
NBA Basketball Pennants
NHL Hockey Pennants
Arena Football Pennants
NASCAR Pennants & Banners
Kentucky Derby Pennants & Banners
Motivational Posters & Inspirational Posters
Motivational & Inspirational Sports Posters
Old School Athletics Motivational Prints
NASCAR Motivational Posters
Motivational Golf Posters
Military, Patriotic & Civic Pride
Landscapes & Lighthouses
Family, Friends, & Animals
Sports Posters & Prints
C Poster Special Deal
Baseball Posters
Basketball Posters
Football Posters
Hockey Posters
Golf Posters & Prints
Soccer Posters
NASCAR Posters
College / NCAA Posters
Vintage Cycling and Modern Cycling Photos, Prints and Posters
Extreme Sports Posters
Fishing Posters
Olympic Sports Posters
Lacrosse Posters
Rowing & Kayaking
Dance & Ballet
Gymnastics Posters
Swim & Dive
Horse Racing
Boxing Posters
Bruce Lee & Martial Arts Posters
Nike & Reebok Posters
Running and Track Posters
Tennis Posters, Photos & Art Prints
Women's Sport Posters
Wrestling Posters
Hunting Poster
Billiards, Pool & Poker Prints
Bowling Posters
Sports Photo Plaques & Sports Coins
Baseball Plaques
Basketball Plaques
Football Plaques
Hockey Plaques
NASCAR Plaques
Boxing Plaques
Sports Venues: Panoramics and Aerial View Prints
Rob Arra Stadium Panoramics
Panoramic College Stadium and Arena Prints from The Rick Anderson Photography Collection
Mike Smith Aerial Views
Golf Course Poster Prints
Blakeway Panoramic Photography Collection
NASCAR Racetrack Poster Prints
Blakeway Panoramic Photography Collection
NCAA Panoramic Stadium & Arena Prints
Blakeway Photography Collection
The Stonehouse Golf Collection
Churchill Downs Horse Racing Track Poster Prints
Sky Box Sports Murals
American League MLB Ballpark Sports Murals
National League MLB Ballpark Sports Murals
NASCAR Racing Murals
Sports Flags, Sports Banners, Sports Signs and Sports Clocks
Baseball Flags & Banners
Basketball Flags & Banners
Football Flags, Banners & Signs
Hockey Flags & Banners
NASCAR Flags & Banners
NCAA Flags & Banners
Sports Blankets & Sports Bedding
NFL Football Blankets
MLB Baseball Blankets
NHL Hockey Blankets
NBA Basketball Blankets
NCAA College Blankets
NASCAR Racing Blankets
Sports Blankets for the Kids
Sports Outdoor Section
Big Boy Chairs
Sphere Chairs
Shop By Player
Shop By Baseball Player
Shop by Football Player
Shop By Hockey Player
Shop By Basketball Player
Champions' Corner
2011 NFL Champion
2010 MLB Champion
2009-2010 NBA Champion
2010 NHL Stanley Cup champions "Chicago Blackhawks"
2010 NFL Champion
2009 MLB Champion
Framing Options
Special Handling
Engraved Name
Holiday Specials
NFL Holiday Stockings
Earn Cash - Affiliates
Miscellaneous Merchandise
Family, Friends, & Animals
/ "Individuality: Flamingos" Panoramic Motivational Poster Print
Motivational Posters & Inspirational Posters
Family, Friends, & Animals
/ "Individuality: Flamingos" Panoramic Motivational Poster Print
Miscellaneous Merchandise
Family, Friends, & Animals
/ "Individuality: Flamingos" Panoramic Motivational Poster Print
"Individuality: Flamingos" Panoramic Motivational Poster Print
Item #
Regular Price
Sale Price
Choose option
unframed rolled in a sturdy tube
framed with a Nielsen black aluminum frame (+$90)
Keep your motivational poster in pristine condition by having it custom framed with a high quality Nielsen black aluminum frame. It is heat pressed to a foam board so it will last a lifetime. It is then finished with a clear plexiglass. Comes with hanging hardware. Looks great in your home or office. Shipped, protected, in a sturdy mirror box.
36" x 12"
"Have the courage to follow your own path."
"With True Friends: Cliff Jumping" Inspirational Friendship Poster Print
"A Teacher's Creed" Motivational Poster Print
for Teachers and Educators
"For My Mother" Motivational Poster Print
for Mothers of Athletes
"For My Father" Motivational Posters Print
for Fathers of Athletes
"Family: Bike Freedom" Motivational Family Values & Cycling Poster Print
"Father and Son" Fishing Motivational and Values Poster Print
"Values: Fishing" Motivational Fishing Poster Print
"Teamwork: Family of Skaters" Motivational Family Values and Rollerblading Poster Print
"Direction: Family" Motivational, Family Values Poster Print
"Victory: Football" Motivational Football Player Poster Print
"Priorities: Golf" Motivational Golfing Poster Print
"Courage" Soccer Poster
"Winners Never Quit" Motivational Youth Football Poster Print
"Girl Power Rules: Soccer" Motivational Girls Soccer Poster Print
"Committment: Couple" Motivational Poster Print
"Celebrate :Dolphins" Motivational Animals Poster Print
"Goals: Dolphin" Motivational Animal Poster Print
"Teamwork: Whales" Motivational Nature & Animals Panoramic Poster Print
"Spirit: Horses" Motivational Horseback Riding Poster Print
"Freedom: Cowboys" Motivational Landscapes Poster Print
"Intimidation: Sharks" Motivational Poster Print
"Wisdom: Wolf" Motivational Animals Poster Print
"Natures Kingdom: Tigers" Panoramic Motivational Animals Poster Print
"Nature's Kingdom: Wolves" Panoramic Motivational Animal Poster Print
"Leaders: Eagle" Motivational Leadership Poster Print
"Leadership: Eagle" Nature Motivational Poster Print
"Courage: Bald Eagle" Motivational Nature Poster Print
"Leadership: Eagle" Motivational Leadership Poster Print
"Nature's Kingdom: Polar Bears" Panoramic Motivational Animal Poster Print
"Courage: Eagle and Flag" Motivational Patriotic Poster Print
"Purpose: Ladybug" Motivational Nature Poster Print
"Excellence: Bengal Tiger" Motivational Animal Themed Poster Print
Developed by Solid Cactus
About Us
Privacy Policy
Site Map
Contact Us
View Cart
Copyright © 2008 SportsWall.com. All rights reserved.


text:
Flow #5
(Terry Callier – What About Me (What You Gonna Do About Me)
So…Terry Callier last night at the Pigalle..what words can I use to try and explain? none do it justice…one of the highlights of my year so far. To see someone perform in such intimate surroundings….it was truly a night to remember. It put me in mind of Curtis, (Mayfied), Live at the Bitter End. Unfortunately I wasn't there in 1971 but I know the LP inside out having listened to, (and learned from), it for almost 40 years. Scandalously last nights promotion was a joke so as a result there were no more than 50? people there but that didn't deter Don Callier and full crew, (Bosco De Oliveira, Chris Kibble, Dave Barnard, Gary Plumley, Jim Mullen, Nic France), from delivering almost two hours of pure joy.
I don't know who was meant to be promoting it but they FAILED miserably. Hopefully the North, (Edinburgh/ Kendal/ Manchester), will be out in full force to give them the support they DESERVE.
Today's cut was one they well and truly rinsed last night..Listen to the lyrics and understand WHY, for me, Terry Callier is a prophet, (even though he disagrees), 1994 release borrowed from his 'Looking Out' set.


text:
You are here: Home » Research
|Up a level
Carter, Bernie ORCID: 0000-0001-5226-9878 (2004) Pain narratives and narrative practitioners: a way of working 'in-relation' with children experiencing pain. Journal of Nursing Management, 12 (3). pp. 210-216. ISSN 0966-0429
Duxbury, J. A. ORCID: 0000-0002-1772-6874 and BAKER, J. (2004) The use and nursing management of benzodiazepines in acute, mental health inpatient care: a discussion. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 11 (6). pp. 662-667. ISSN 1351-0126
Gask, L., Dowrick, C., Dixon, C., Sutton, Chris J ORCID: 0000-0002-6406-1318, Perry, R. and Usherwood, T. (2004) A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial of an educational intervention for GPs in the assessment and management of depression. Psychological Medicine, 34 (1). pp. 63-72. ISSN 00332917
Greenhalgh, Sue and Selfe, James (2004) Margaret: a tragic case of spinal Red Flags and Red Herrings. Physiotherapy, 90 (2). pp. 73-76. ISSN 00319406
Johnson, Louise and Selfe, James (2004) Measurement of mobility following stroke: a comparison of the Modified Rivermead Mobility Index and the Motor Assessment Scale. Physiotherapy, 90 (3). pp. 132-138. ISSN 00319406
Kim, W.Y, Richards, Jim ORCID: 0000-0002-4004-3115, Jones, Richard K and Hegab, A (2004) A new biomechanical model for the functional assessment of knee osteoarthritis. The Knee, 11 (3). pp. 225-231. ISSN 09680160
Kärki, Anne, Simonen, Riitta, Mälkiä, Esko and Selfe, James (2004) Postoperative education concerning the use of the upper limb, and exercise and treatment of the upper limb: cross-sectional survey of 105 breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 12 (5). pp. 347-354. ISSN 0941-4355
Owen, MR, Richards, Jim ORCID: 0000-0002-4004-3115, Clements, DN, Drew, ST, Bennett, D and Carmichaels, S (2004) Kinematics of the elbow and stifle joints in greyhounds during treadmill trotting – An investigation of familiarisation. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2004 (3). pp. 141-145. ISSN 0932-0814
Schroeder, Doris ORCID: 0000-0002-3633-2758 and Williams, Garrath (2004) Human genetic banking: altruism, benefit and consent. New Genetics and Society, 23 (1). pp. 89-103. ISSN 14636778
Selfe, James (2004) The Patellofemoral Joint: A Review of Primary Research. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 16 (1). pp. 1-30. ISSN 0896-2960
☎ (01772) 89 3936, ext 3936
🏠 CLoK, Research Office, UCLan, Preston, PR1 2HE


text:
Story highlights
- Inter Milan beat Udinese 3-1 in Italy's Serie A to stay in hunt for Champions League spot
- Wednesday's matches were rescheduled after death of Livorno's Piermario Morosini
- Leaders Juventus and second-placed holders Milan both win to keep the gap at three points
- Juve's 1-0 victory over Cesena condemns the bottom club to Serie B next season
Dutch international Wesley Sneijder scored twice as Inter Milan continued their renaissance in Serie A by beating Udinese 3-1, keeping alive the Italian side's chances of European Champions League qualification.
Sneijder's brace turned Wednesday's match after Udinese had taken an early lead through Danilo, then midfielder Ricardo Alvarez scored at the end of the first half to all but seal the win for Inter.
The result means that the Nerazzurri have been undefeated -- winning three matches and drawing two -- since youth team coach Andrea Stramaccioni replaced Claudio Ranieri earlier this month.
Champions League football was but a distant dream for Inter, but 11 points from a possible 15 has left the 2010 European title winners sixth in the table -- just three points off third-placed Lazio, who surprisingly lost 2-1 to relegation-threatened Novara earlier in the day.
The unusually timed round of matches took place Wednesday afternoon, a rescheduling of the games canceled as a mark of respect for Livorno's Piermario Morosini, who collapsed and died during a second division game at Pescara.
Unbeaten Juventus remained three points clear of defending champions with four matches to play after both teams won narrowly against lowly opposition.
Juve, seeking a first Serie A title since 2003 and 28th overall, condemned bottom club Cesena to division two next season thanks to a late goal from striker Marco Borriello -- his first since joining on loan from Roma in January.
Borriello's goal came with 11 minutes to play -- and Kevin Prince-Boateng's winner for Milan came even later at home to fourth-bottom Genoa.
Napoli, also chasing a Champions League spot, beat Lecce 2-0 to move up to fourth above Udinese -- who will be Sunday's opponents.
Roma lost again, this time 2-1 at home to Fiorentina to be two points behind Inter.
In the day's two other games Siena drew 1-1 with Bologna while Parma won 2-1 away at Palermo.


text:
Engage your users across Android, iOS and Chrome
Send data from your server to your users' devices, and receive messages from devices on the same connection. The GCM service handles all aspects of queueing of messages and delivery to client applications running on target devices, and it is completely free.
Versatile messaging targets
Distribute messages to your client app in any of three ways — to single devices, to groups of devices, or to devices subscribed to topics.
Downstream messaging
For purposes such as alerting users, chat messaging or kicking off background processing before the user opens the client app, GCM provides a reliable and battery-efficient connection between your server and devices.
Upstream messaging
Send acknowledgments, chats, and other messages from devices back to your server over GCM's reliable and battery-efficient connection channel.
Send messages from the cloud
Send a message using GCM HTTP connection server protocol:
https://gcm-http.googleapis.com/gcm/send Content-Type:application/json Authorization:key=AIzaSyZ-1u...0GBYzPu7Udno5aA { "to": "/topics/foo-bar", "data": { "message": "This is a GCM Topic Message!", } }
Handle a downstream message on an Android device:
@Override public void onMessageReceived(String from, Bundle data) { String message = data.getString("message"); Log.d(TAG, "From: " + from); Log.d(TAG, "Message: " + message); // Handle received message here. }


text:
by Penny Martin .
That's Entertainment
If you thought the recent flirtation with 80s pop culture was a fleeting phase (with every new band looking and sounding like a second-rate Jam, Specials or Siouxie and the Banshees and rumours of Pam Hogg, Bodymap and Rifat Ozbek revivals on heavy rotation), tonight's Fashion East saw it developed into a full-blown cultural occupation. Particularly Marios Schwab, who opened the esteemed 'new talent' showcase that is now into its tenth season, demonstrated the renewed affection for the hard-bodied glamour of designers such as Azzedine Alaïa or Thierry Mugler. With their contour-hugging tailoring and metal trims, these garments suggested predatory women belonging to the photography of Herb Ritts or mid-to-late 80s clubland. The question for Gareth Pugh, whose showstopping, Baroque performance wowed the crowds for a second season running (with Casey Spooner modelling an electrically-lit dress as a finalé), is what his clothes mean outside the context of clubs and fashion shows. Visual comparisons to the costumes of Leigh Bowery and fetishwear of the House of Harlot abound, of course, but what is perhaps most significant is how hungry the fashion press are for the horror, camp and sheer entertainment of Pugh's theatre of fashion.


text:
But?all voting systems that use paper are not truly verifiable
Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered that by 2020?all voting machines in Pennsylvania must be replaced with voting systems that use paper. That sounds like a great move, but every voting system that creates a paper record is not verifiable by the voter. RIGHT NOW, as you are reading this, vendors and some state officials are pushing our counties to buy expensive touchscreens that print proprietary barcodes on paper. These touchscreen systems count the barcodes rather than using words and marks that the voter saw and verified. And once again the counting will be done by proprietary software owned by the vendors. Outside of a full hand recount, which is rarely required under PA law, there will be no way to catch fraud or machine errors!
Expensive touchscreens are not needed for every voter. A plain fifty-cent pen works just fine for most people to fill in the ovals on a?paper ballot.?All that is required to comply with the Governor's directive and federal law is the paper ballot along with one accessible assistive device?in each precinct?for voters who need help to mark it. In most cases, each voter will insert his or her own ballot into a small, modern digital scanner before leaving the poll. It gets counted right in front of the voter and then is secured in a locked ballot box. This is the gold standard of voting systems right now -- the cheapest, most secure, and most auditable voting method available today.?
We don't want barcodes. We want real paper ballots, marked by the hand of most voters, because every voter should be able to verify his or her choices and we need to be able to meaningfully audit our votes.?Let's save taxpayer money and do this right!
Don't let YOUR county waste tax dollars.?Join VotePA?and learn how you can help.
New Voting Systems to be on Display All Around the State Starting This Week
November 26, 2018?-- The Pennsylvania Department of State has announced five Voting System Expo events at various locations around the state starting this week. This will be an opportunity for many to observe and try the new wares that vendors are offering to meet the new state requirements for paper-based voting. For dates, locations, and more information, go to our NEWS PAGE.
Welcome to VotePA, the statewide non-partisan alliance of groups and individuals fighting for voting rights and election integrity in Pennsylvania. We were formed in early 2005 to work for fair, accurate, and accessible elections for all in the Keystone State. Our special area of expertise is in voting machines and voting systems. We believe that every voter has a right to verify that his or her vote is being recorded and counted as cast, and that elections should be transparent, meaningfully audited, and recountable. We believe in paper ballots over unverifiable electronic or internet voting.
VotePA's members belong to six different political parties, all united by our support for the right of each person to vote in free and equal elections as promised by Pennsylvania's State Constitution.?We educate our fellow citizens about?voting rights and voting systems, research and study, hold seminars and other public events, call and write to our elected officials, run for elected office ourselves, work for the candidates and political parties of our choice, serve as pollworkers, serve as pollwatchers, hold house parties, observe voting machine examinations,?inform the media,?write to our newspapers, lobby for changes in the laws to improve voting, blog, speak out, and most importantly -- WE VOTE.
Pennsylvania is a key swing state that could decide the course of our nation and its history, and we are one of the states at greatest risk for problems with our voting systems and our elections.
The right of each person to vote, and to have that vote counted accurately, is the absolute core of our democracy. Our vote is our voice in our government and way of life. When our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence and formed the U.S. Constitution, they recognized that by voting we as citizens give our government its power.
This right to vote is sacred, purchased through the blood of many patriots over the last two hundred and thirty years. People have laid down their lives for our right to vote, both soldiers on the battlefield and ordinary citizens in places like the Pettus Bridge at Selma, Alabama.
In a time when we claim to be delivering democracy around the globe we must make certain that we uphold the most democratic values here at home. But sadly, recent elections have shown that our American right to vote may be in danger. Miscounts, lost votes, courts deciding elections rather than voters, and declining voter participation are all signs that the American electoral system is in deep trouble. ?[MORE]
Did your county have trouble with voting machines in the Election?
Many counties around the state reported problems on November 6.?Touchscreens were flipping votes, out of calibration,?power?went out, and in some?places?not enough emergency or provisional ballots were supplied.
Pennsylvania's?electronic voting machines are all at least 13 years old, or older.??These ancient touchscreen and pushbutton voting machines are wearing out. For many of?them?parts are getting hard to find. In the last Presidential Election, paperless voting machines reportedly switched votes from one candidate to the other on their screens, and there were other problems and failures. Worst of all, these paperless voting systems?cannot be audited without using their own software.?If something is corrupted in that software, we could have the wrong results -- and we'll never know.
It is time. Time to replace these old touchscreen and pushbutton dinosaurs with real paper ballots, marked by hand in most cases, with accessible assistive devices for voters who need them.


text:
Alter some book cover Images
Presupuesto $10-30 AUD
I have 442 images of book covers that I want to be edited/ corrected for use in our catalogue and website.
For each image
1) Straighten it
2) Correct its orientation
3) Crop it to the book cover size
4) Optimise it
5) Save as "Book Title".JPG without altering its size. You will need to insert the book title as file name
I have uploaded some samples. I have 442 such images. I will send you link to the dropbox folder where you can download and upload files.
Please ensure that your price quote is inclusive of the entire job - i.e. the 442 images.
84 freelancers están ofertando el promedio de $143 para este trabajo
Good day, We can do this project for you!!! Make an impact with the top notch design; we are ready to work on your project. We offer professional services of innovative graphic design at a very reasonable price. O Más
Hi, i understand what you need, and i'm without other projects today so i can start right now and complete your project in 2 days.. Please contact me Greetings, Stefan Prodanovic
I am ready to show you free sample now and we can discuss your project details in PM. Also you can check our samples here...[login to view URL]
Hello! I just read your project description and pretty interested to help you with that. I have 4 Years experience in graphics design and photo editing work. I am confident that you would like my work. Thank Más
Hi, I just checked the description you have provided regarding the project and would be a pleasure to assist you on your project. I will work with full dedication to give you the best output within the desired timef Más
Hi, I'm very much interested to work on your [login to view URL]'s discuss about project details. Check out my portfolio to see my expertise. https://www.freelancer.com/u/Privilege52.html
Hi, I have read Your project description. I will Provide you work according to your requirement. You can check my Portfolio here https://www.freelancer.com/u/eyenetindia.html to see my previous work and feedbac Más
Dear Sir, Why will you choose me? Remember!!! Qualitative work, Honesty and Better Communication here available which is your need!!! Get this work to be done with 100% satisfaction and unlimited revision !!!
Hi there,thanks for considering my bid. I am experienced Graphic Designer and working in this field from last two years and also worked for some studios. I can assure u that I will deliver the the best quality work usi Más
Sir Please Give me a chance. My work is very professional i will give u 3 nice,awesome and Professional samples for logo only and u need to select only 1 in it and if u want more sample then i will charge more pl Más
Hello sir, i am expert in Photoshop, illustrator and also graphics Design .i have done similar project of my previous work..i am interested in your work. if you give me a chance then i will confidently complete you Más
Specialist in Graphic Design , Vectorization illustrator and Photoshop .. We have a team of dedicated professionals.....Guaranteed 100 % Satisfaction.... Any number of free revisions, Please ask for free sample of our Más
Hi i'm really interested , i could start now ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hi i can do what you want as well and ready to do any test before starting. my price per image is a vary up to details, so kindly show me your all files to confirm my bid. i have finished many of projects like this. Más
Ready to start your work right now . 6 year experienced graphic design expert here. Please give me opportunity to show my talent...
OasisDezine is a full time professional, multi-disciplinary, high quality art provider where we take care of our client's requirement and strictly follow their instructions. Our profile is your canvas, the more deta Más


text:
Processing time
1-3 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
White sage is used for smudging, cleansing & purification. Native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, it is found mainly in the coastal sage scrub habitat of Southern California and Baja California, on the western edges of the Mojave and Sonoran desert.
Cedar is Sacred to Native tribes and known as the Mother and giver of life. Used for protection, purification, cleansing, wealth, healing, prosperity, and dispelling negative influences.
Sweetgrass ~ Considered sacred by many peoples of North America as it purifies and cleanses objects, spaces, and people. Used by many before meditation as it is said to attract good spirits.
This is a 20/30/50 mix sweetgrass/cedar/white sage.
Packaged in a zip lock bag.
Smudging is a ritual way to cleanse a person, place or an object of negative energies, spirits or influences. The smudging ceremony involves the burning of special, sacred plants and herbal resins. Then, either passing an object through the resulting smoke, or fanning the smoke around a person or place. The spirit of the plant then purifies whatever is being smudged.
***Please note ~ Do not leave animals or humans in a smokey home as it could cause breathing problems. Do not leave burning smudge unattended.***
Each bundle is blessed and Reiki infused by Kili Amma prior to shipping.
Coupons! Be sure to enter the code before checkout, otherwise it cannot be applied.
10PERCENTOFF25 ~ 10% off purchases $25 ~ $49.99
15PERCENTOFF50 ~ 15% off purchases $50 ~ $74.99
20PERCENTOFF75 ~ 20% off purchases $75 ~ $99.99
25PERCENTOFF100 ~ 25% off purchases $100 and up
Please note, the quantity showing is all I have on hand. Please keep this in mind when taking advantage of the multiple quantity options.
1-3 business days
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 0 hours of purchase
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
10% off purchases $25 ~ $49.99 ~ enter code: 10PERCENTOFF25
15% off purchases $50 ~ $74.99 ~ enter code: 15PERCENTOFF50
20% off purchases $75 ~ $99.99 ~ enter code: 20PERCENTOFF75
25% off purchases $100 and up ~ enter code: 25PERCENTOFF100
Shipping does combine! Just add the items to your shopping cart and it will do the rest.
If you place multiple orders in one night or over the weekend, (i.e. 1 on Friday afternoon and another on say Sunday) put "order add-on" in the order comments so it will catch my eye. I will then combine those 2 orders and refund the difference on the shipping. Obviously, the orders must be going to the same address and not shipped yet for this to work ;)
This is a retail shop, however I do have coupons available for up to 25% off and I occasionally have bigger discount sales through social media. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @KIliamma and Facebook @KiliAmmaLove to stay up to date!
Here are the coupon codes, incase you missed them in the item details
10% off purchases $25 ~ $49.99 ~ enter code: 10PERCENTOFF25
15% off purchases $50 ~ $74.99 ~ enter code: 15PERCENTOFF50
20% off purchases $75 ~ $99.99 ~ enter code: 20PERCENTOFF75
25% off purchases $100 and up ~ enter code: 25PERCENTOFF100
I provide sizes in inches and millimeters. If you need them in another form of measure than what is listed, please click here and use this handy Google tool
Weights are provided in ounces and grams. Once again, if you need it converted into something other than what I have listed, please click the above link and select "Mass" in the top drop down box, then, in the bottom ones, select what you are converting from and to, i.e ounces to grams.
Thank you!
I will not hold or reserve and item. With this being a metaphysical shop, if it's meant to be, the item will still be here when you are ready to purchase it.
Jul 31, 2018
Extremely fast shipping. I believe I received 3-4 days after placing order
May 15, 2018
Sep 17, 2017
Jul 19, 2017
Fast shipping and very well packaged!!!


text:
Home • Portfolio • SAS Class of 2015
From SAS Class of 2015, posted by Fourstops PhotoboothThe requested album cannot be loaded at this time. Error: OAuthException Code: 190, Error validating application. Application has been deleted.
Please wait while we load the awesome images from our facebook page. Can't wait to see them all? Head to our facebook album where you can like, share and connect with your friends!


text:
Disappointment over a six-month delay of a video game's release may be a first-world problem. But there's a good case Ubisoft is holding Rayman Legends back from Wii U while it gets the newly announced PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions ready for a September release.
Going multiplatform here isn't raising garden-variety console fanboy butthurt. There are many understandably pissed off Rayman fans who just want the game originally promised at the end of this month.
So to tide them over, Ubisoft is giving them a special Wii U exclusive Rayman Legends demo. Yes. A console-exclusive demo. Another one.
"We are working with the development team to provide you with a new, exclusive demo for the Wii U soon," Ubisoft said on its Facebook page yesterday. Yeah, there already is a demo for this game—technically Wii U exclusive!—and it's been available since December.
This—I mean, this is crap. Come on. A second demo? That admits the game is ready on the Wii U and Wii U gamers are forced to wait because the machine isn't selling to Ubisoft's satisfaction. Better to just apologize for the delay and say nothing else, rather than tacitly admit your Wii U fans are being screwed for a business priority. But then, this is Ubisoft, which—ask PC gamers—excels at alienating large segments of its customer base.
Ubisoft Facebook [via NeoGAF.]


text:
Billy Mumphrey – (related terms: Billy Mumphrey stories) 1. main character in a unpublished manuscript that Elaine was to read for her interview with Viking Press. 2. it was "a story about love, deception, greed, lust and…unbridled enthusiasm." 3. quote: "You see Elaine, Billy was a simple country boy. You might say a cockeyed optimist, who got himself mixed up in the high stakes game of world diplomacy and international intrigue." — Kramer 4. episode: The Doodle
Search It!
Recent Entries


text:
Also he was human, and you can never calculate with complete certainty what a human would do.
Mostly I steer clear because the question is both frivolous and, around the edges, sad. "What would FDR do?" "What would JFK do?" "Only Lincoln's wisdom will suffice." Boo hoo. This is nostalgia as an evasive tool. You're alive, what would you do?
But the past few weeks I've been witness to many discussions of Russia at gatherings of American diplomats, journalists and historians, and taken part in interviews with experts and foreign-policy thinkers. I am coming to conclude that almost everyone is missing the headline and focusing instead on a factoid in the seventh or tenth graf. Journalists pound diplomats with questions about U.S. sanctions, as if they believe the right one will do the trick and solve the problem. Diplomats dilate on the last Kerry-Lavrov meeting, or the next, or the credibility and potential impact of the Kiev government's most recent accusation.
One sophisticated observer will muse aloud about the Russian government for the first time really starting to clamp down on the Internet, while another will mention offhandedly the high state of Russian nationalist feeling—and anti-U.S. feeling—among politicians and the press in Moscow. But they don't seem to understand the implications of their observations.
The American leadership class has taken on a certain ship-of-fools aspect when it comes to Russia. They are missing the essential story.
So the other night I was walking from a gathering when a writer and academic, a smart, nice man, turned to me and said, softly, "How do you think Reagan would view what is going on? How do you think he'd see all this?" And I surprised myself by answering.
* * *
I said that what people don't understand about Reagan is that his self-conceptualization in the first 40 years of his life, meaning the years in which you really become yourself, was as an artist. Not a political leader or an economist, not a geo-strategist, but an artist. I saw this when I went through his papers at the Reagan Library. As a boy and young man he was a short story writer, a drawer of pictures, then an actor. He acted in college, went into broadcasting and then went on to act professionally. He paid close attention to script, character, the shape of the story. He came to maturity and middle age in Hollywood, which was full of craftsmen and artists, and he respected them and was one of them.
He cared about politics and came to see himself as a leader when he was immersed in Screen Actors Guild politics, and later led that union.
But he, to himself, was an artist.
And the thing about artists is they try to see the thing whole. They try to get the big shape of things. They're creative, intuitive. Someone once said a great leader has more in common with an artist than an economist, and it's true. An artist has imagination, tries to apprehend the full sweep of what's happening. An actor understands what moment you're in in the drama.
And so with that as context this, I said, this is how I think Reagan would view the moment we're in:
The Soviet Union fell almost a quarter-century ago. It was great news, a victory for civilization. That fall was followed by something: a series of governments trying to maintain stability and pick up the pieces, turning toward democracy, toward modernity, really going for a non-state-dominated economy. Russian leaders were to some significant degree accommodating to the West, which had vanquished them. They engaged in reconstruction on many fronts, reinvention too. They moved in varying degrees toward Western values.
Again, it lasted almost a quarter century.
Now it is over.
That history has ended and something new has begun. Now we are in an era so new we don't even have a name for it. Maybe we'll call it "Putinism," maybe "Cold War II," who knows—but it's brand new and it's different from the past not only in tone but in nature, character and, presumably, intent.
Vladimir Putin is in control. The state is increasingly entwined with him. We don't know how much autonomy he has, as Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations noted the other day. But we have to assume it is significant. We know he is not only in charge but popular, and the tougher he is, the more popular he appears to be. (A real question: Will Russian democracy itself survive this new era? We will find out in the next few years.) A spirit of nationalism is rising, and that nationalism may contribute in time to a feeling of blood in the air. The Russian government is clamping down on the press, on free speech.
The Russian government isn't trying to please us or work with us anymore. Mr Putin has formally set himself as our antagonist. Something big got broken here. It will have world-wide implications, and be a major foreign-policy challenge for the United States in the coming years
But we are in a new time and will have to plan anew and think anew.
That is how I think the artist formerly known as Reagan would judge what's happening. He'd see it clear and figure it from there. He wouldn't think it was about sanctions and tweeted insults.
* * *
I would add that to create a new strategy we will not only have to see Mr. Putin clearly. We will have to consider—honestly—what steps and missteps, what assumptions and attitudes, led to this moment not only there, but here. We will have to figure out how the new moment can be nonviolently countered. This in turn will require being honest about ourselves—who we are, what we need and what we want—and our allies, and their particular character and imperatives. It would be good to remember it is not 1950. That, truly, was another world.
It is my opinion that Reagan wouldn't be alarmist because there's no use in alarm. At the same time he'd be serious as a heart attack about what has happened and what it implies. Being serious would not involve putting down Russia as a merely regional power, as President Obama recently did. No nuclear power is merely regional. If Putin were merely regional, he wouldn't have been able to save Obama's bacon in Syria.
I do think Reagan would be startled—that isn't quite the word, because it doesn't encompass a sense of horror—that it clearly won't be the American president leading the West through the start of the new era, but a German chancellor.
That, actually, would have taken him aback.


text:
This past Friday, June 13, we honored and celebrated with our latest graduating class, sending off an incredibly talented group of students to become the next leaders in their fields—both here at home in the Pacific Northwest, and all around the world. With families and friends packed into Kane Hall, and with professors and graduates in their splendid academic regalia, we heard terrific student speeches from Crescent Calimpong and Tara Wilson, and Professor David Ford had the room in stitches throughout his keynote address. It was a grand affair, and we even managed to wrangle (nearly all of) the graduates for some group photos.
If you'd like a glimpse of the action, take a look at a slideshow we put together from the ceremony and cupcake reception afterward!
Slideshow photos © Karl Wirsing/SEFS.


text:
Advice Section
Tue 9th Jul '19
Sugar Cane
You're not asking for much. You want just want to meet someone cool, fun, and nice. We might just be able to help. Join us and around 30 others for a night of South West London's finest speed dating at Sugar Cane in Clapham, minutes from Clapham Junction Station. This event is designed for people aged 23-35 and attracts young professionals from across the area. Expect a night of quick introductions, each one lasting just four minutes. Long enough to decide if you want to see each person again and not too long if you don't. Our tried and tested speed dating formula makes meeting people very easy and a lot of fun. Everyone's single and up for meeting people so the success rate is very high. The next day you'll find out who you mutually matched with either on our website or via our unique mobile app, Mixeo. Get in touch again via our private messaging system and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. No other speed dating company has this unique tech and it makes a big difference to the success of our events. Sugar Cane is close to Clapham Junction Station and offers a great selection of cocktails, beers and wines and always has drinks promotions running. Cheap cocktails anyone? We think you'll be amazed how sociable Londoners can be and be left wondering why you never tried speed dating sooner. Sign up now!


text:
*The lower your LQ, the higher your lifestyle IQ. Novice Lifestyle Designers
can get to an LQ of 25-30 within 2-4 weeks, and experienced Lifestyle
Designers are in the 0-5 LQ range. A 0 LQ means that income is 100%
**One day of vacation is not 24 hours. Let's assume that you get an
indulgent 9 hours of sleep for a change, that you spend 1 hour in the
bathroom throughout the day (brushing teeth, bathing, eliminating, etc.),
and 2 hours eating three meals (including preparation, cleaning, travel,
etc.). This leaves 12 hours for leisure activities, minus errands and
compulsive work habits (e-mail, Blackberries, blog, etc.).
Get Tim Ferriss' #1 New York Times bestselling guide to lifestyle design for less than $15.


text:
61 items
Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF
Sports Drinks
Energize your workout with a wide variety of sports drinks. Low calorie sports drinks provide a burst of flavor and stamina without unnecessary calories and added sugar. Powerade makes fruit-flavored, zero calorie sports drinks in strawberry and grape flavors. Stimulate your workout with Gatorade's line of pre-game sports performance drinks. Loaded with carbohydrates and B vitamins, these sports drinks give your workout a boost when consumed 15 minutes beforehand. The range of flavors varies from orange to fruit punch and berry.
Recover after a grueling workout
Available in lemon-lime, mixed berry and strawberry kiwi flavors, Gatorade's sports recovery drink is designed to restore your body after a tough workout. Gulp down this sports drink soon after a workout and revitalize your body and muscles with proteins, electrolytes and carbohydrates. For a rich and delicious way to revive after a workout, try a sports drink powder. Fit Frappe coffee delivers a protein punch with a naturally flavored, coffee-house inspired powder. Simply mix it with hot or cold water to start your recovery.