text:
Archive for the 'MakeMyTrip' Tag
MakeMyTrip #fail: Refusal to recognize a glaring bug
This is the first (and, hopefully, the last) rant I'm going to post to this blog.
Recently, I had a surreal experience debating the definition of a usability bug with a MakeMyTrip "engineer". No, he wasn't interested in the generally-accepted definitions of a bug; he believed the onus of proving what I'd experienced was a bug fell squarely on me.
Before I share the details of my ordeal, let me quote how Wikipedia defines a software bug:
A software bug is an error, flaw, failure, or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result, or to behave in unintended ways.
And here's another definition—this time from an Intel blog:
A usability bug is any unintended behavior by the product which is noticed by the user and has impact on the user.
Did you notice the word "user" in this definition? Yes, the powerless unsuspecting user who often loses money or is put to inconvenience when corporations fail to tie up the loose ends in their code. And money I did lose because of MakeMyTrip. So far, it hasn't come back to my bank account.
The ordeal…
Here's how it all began. On December 6, I set out to book an air ticket from Delhi to Bangalore for my upcoming trip. I visited MakeMyTrip on my Windows 8 mobile phone (Nokia Lumia 720) and booked the ticket. When I received the confirmation email (booking ID NF7901329760605), I was shocked to see that the ticket had been booked for Mumbai instead of Bangalore, my intended destination. How did that happen?
When you visit MakeMyTrip.com using a mobile device, you're presented with the following screen to begin with:
You go ahead and click Book Flights to land at the flight booking form. Notice that Mumbai is the default destination in this form.
You change the destination to your intended destination and select a Departure date:
Now, you try to select a Return date as the next natural step. The form resets the Destination field to Mumbai automatically without any warning! Yes, just like that. See this screenshot:
Note: All these screenshots were taken on January 1, 2014 using my Windows 8 phone.
Proceeding with the process, I ended up booking a ticket to Mumbai instead of Bangalore! What's worth noticing in this case is that, in all likelihood, users booking their tickets on smaller screens (mobiles and tablets) would realize what happened only after the booking has completed. I'm sure I'm one of the many users reporting this issue to MakeMyTrip.
The endless wait…
I reported the issue to the MakeMyTrip voice-based customer care team as soon as I received the confirmation email (incident ID 131206-037689). On their advice, I also went ahead and booked another ticket for the same departure and return dates (booking ID NF7901129761703)—this time really to Bangalore—and all within a space of 30 minutes. MakeMyTrip customer care also suggested that I cancel the earlier unintended ticket. The cancellation penalty of ₹2000 would be refunded to my account after "due investigation", I was assured. Just to be sure, I also emailed customer care the details of the case and exact steps to reproduce the bug. See this email.
What followed was 13 days of silence, punctuated only by system-generated emails asking for several two-day extensions to address the issue. Finally, around December 20, I received a call from one Mr Himesh (if I recall the name correctly), apparently from their "technical team". I walked him through the steps and reproduced the bug on phone. He seemed dismissive right from the beginning and ended the call saying, "Main nahin maanta yeh bug hai" (I don't believe this is a bug). When I asked him what other name he had coined for the glitch, he had no answer.
No closure…
Surprisingly, even after this interaction, I continued receiving system-generated emails from MakeMyTrip customer care asking for further two-day extensions. Finally, on December 26, I received an email saying "the higher authority" had decided that "there is no bug" and that MakeMyTrip would be unable to refund the cancellation fee.
Persistent, I tweeted to MakeMyTrip customer care and demanded answers to three common-sense questions:
- Why would I book a ticket to Mumbai when I clearly wanted to go to Bangalore?
- Beyond doubt, the MakeMyTrip website produced unexpected results in this case, causing me inconvenience and monetary loss. If this issue is not a bug, what exactly is it?
- Why has MakeMyTrip not bothered to fix this issue even after 20 days of my reporting it? Is customers losing money not a serious matter for the company?
I have received no answers so far.
Hoping against hope…
I'm going to send a link to this blog post to the MakeMyTrip customer care in the hope that somebody who values customers will look into this issue. While a monetary loss of an amount as insignificant as ₹2000 does not bother me much, it is sad that one of the largest online travel companies in India sees no value in familiarizing its employees with the fundamentals of UX and customer advocacy. What's also evident is that MakeMyTrip customer care is an entirely disorganized department with no effective way of tracking issues to closure.
For the while, I've vowed never to book my travels with MakeMyTrip again. By contrast, my experience with their competitor, ClearTrip, has always been great.
One company's loss is another's gain. Quite literally in this case.


text:
button on certain Activities
Hawaii Adventure & Romance Magazine – Home Page.
1. Click on flipping pages below which will be added to "Your List" below flipping pages.
2. Fill in "Email Address" & "Name" below and click "Save coupons-Get info" or click on "BOOK NOW!" button. You're done! Yes, it's that easy!
Your List:
Fill-in your "Email" address and "Name" above and click "Save coupons-Get info" to receive "Your List".
We DO NOT email actual coupons, just "Your List" of coupons!
Go to "How Site Works" above for detailed instructions and information.
Hawaii Adventure & Romance Magazine and FREE Hawaii Coupon Book are FREE at island-wide locations. Click here to view locations: "Magazine Location".

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Occupy violence erupted in Los Angeles on Thursday with protesters using slogans such as "Kill the cops." NBC skipped the story on Friday's Today. CBS This Morning and ABC's Good Morning America offered a combined 31 seconds.
GMA news reader Amy Robach explained that police had to break up a crowd of "200 angry protesters." She briefly added, "It started when Occupy L.A. activists joined a street art event and then taunted police by drawing chalk pigs and slogans like 'Kill the cops.'" One police officer was injured and a dozen people were arrested. CBS This Morning offered even less information, allowing a mere seven seconds out of two hours.
Each day, CBS plays a video montage of assorted journalists discussing the latest news events. On Friday, an unidentified voice quickly recounted, "A massive protest in downtown Los Angeles - at least one officer was injured. The protest appears to be linked to Occupy L.A."
Today, despite its four hour running time, avoided the story. The show's hosts did find space for a hidden camera expose on dishonest carnival games.
Journalists have consistently underplayed Occupy violence. That could have something to do with how excitedly reporters hyped the movement's potential, a contrast to their treatment of the Tea Party.
Here are a few examples:
"Good evening. We begin tonight with what has become by any measure a pretty massive protest movement. While it goes by the official name 'Occupy Wall Street,' it has spread steadily and far beyond Wall Street, and it could well turn out to be the protest of this current era."
— Anchor Brian Williams leading off the October 5, 2011 NBC Nightly News.
"We're here, just a few blocks from Wall Street. I mean, this is really the epicenter of what seems to have become a national movement....The marchers come from all walks of life, young and old, male and female, hoping their lawmakers are listening."
— Correspondent Bigad Shaban on CBS's The Early Show, October 10, 2011.
"We thought we'd bring you up to date on those protesters, the Occupy Wall Street movement. As of tonight, it has spread to more than 250 American cities, more than a thousand countries — every continent but Antarctica."
— Diane Sawyer on ABC's World News, October 10, 2011. On a later edition, Sawyer corrected her still-absurd hype: "...more than a thousand cities around the world."
"This is a surprisingly functional little city. Let me give you a little tour. It starts here with the information desk for people newly arrived. Behind that this whole area back here, this is the media area. It's filled with bloggers and other people getting the word out and powered by donated generators. And this is the food station. It's all free and all donated — including some cookies that came in today from a grandmother in Idaho."
— ABC's Dan Harris showing off the protesters' camp on World News, October 3, 2011.
"The Occupy Wall Street protesters have set up a camp with a food court, newspaper, medical unit, Internet café — even yoga practice."
— Correspondent Jim Axelrod on the October 10, 2011 CBS Evening News.
A transcript of the two morning news briefs can be found below:
Good Morning America
24 seconds
AMY ROBACH: Well, in downtown Los Angeles last night, police in riot gear moved in to break up a crowd of about 200 angry protesters. It started when Occupy L.A. activists joined a street art event and then taunted police by drawing chalk pigs and slogans like "Kill the cops." It ended with at least one officer injured and a dozen people under arrest.
07:02 am EDT
CBS This Morning
7 seconds
UNIDENTIFIED MAN 1 (voice-over): A massive protest in downtown Los Angeles - at least one officer was injured. The protest appears to be linked to Occupy L.A.


text:
Satin Silver is Currently Out of Stock
© 2019 Medical Office Signs | Medical Door Signs | Hospital Door Signs
MedicalOfficeSigns.com is a Division of Office Sign Company, Fargo, ND. Contemporary office sign design and manufacturing. Stylish office door signs, conference room signs, exam room signs and sliding in session and occupied signage. Serving hospitals, medical offices and professionals nationwide.


text:
The Mercedes Benz G-Wagon is a safari car everyone can love, despite its recent usurpation by fashionistas and the affluent douchebag class. For 2009 the Galendenwagen gets the three bar grille spreading like a virus from Ford to Mercedes, and new wheels, but more importantly a much more powerful engine. For '09, the G500 is going from 292 HP and 336 lb.ft. of torque to a stonkin' 382 HP and 390 lb.ft. of twist. For you numbers nerds out there thats about a 30% improvement in power and 16% better on the torque end. Not bad for a platform pushing thirty years old. But what about the AMG version?
While we don't know the torque numbers for the AMG, we do know it puts down a stupefying 500 HP. That's almost as ridiculous as that McLaren-powered G-Wagon we saw a bit ago. Anyway, aside from power and aesthetics, the G-Class is also getting upgraded telematics systems and other electronics doo-dads, all rendered somewhat secondary by news of massive power increases. [eMercedesbenz]


text:
UK Glamour Magazine has included Suri Cruise in its annual list of the world's "Best Dressed Women"
Up there with Samantha Cameron and Alexa Chung, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter is rated number 21 – ahead of Lady Gaga and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Suri Cruise is 5 years old. This little 'fashion icon' still needs help dressing herself and uses a dummy. She is not a woman and Glamour UK shouldn't have included her in the list. Doing so contributes to the unremitting adultification of celebrity children (and non-celebrity children). It invites us to see Suri Cruise as much older than she really is, which is dangerous to her.
Here's what I had to say about it on Channel 7's Morning Show last week. Journalist Melissa Hoyer and parenting commentator Yvette Vignando felt the same way.
Botox injections for 8 year old pageant girl
In the latest installment of 'horrors inflicted on small girls in the name of child beauty pageants' comes this story, about an 8 year old in the US who undergoes Botox to keep up with the other girls in the tough world of pageants.
Kerry Campbell has admitted that she regularly injects daughter Britney with Botox. Apparently Britney had complained about the wrinkles on her face – after they were pointed out by other pageant children- so her mum thought it a good idea to administer Botox. "Kids are harsh and being confident is something she has to be with them," Campbell said.
You can watch her interview with Good Morning America here:
In my view mother and daughter are both victims of beauty culture, and especially of child beauty pageant culture, which reeks with over the top beauty and grooming practices, sexualised dance routines and expensive glitzy costumes. Five year old child beauty pageant 'star' Eden Wood is being touted for interviews with Australian media with a price tag of up to $20,000. Oh, and she'll be doing her Las Vegas Showgirl routine when she gets here in July.
How many more reasons do we need to keep child beauty pageants out of Australia? Please join the campaign. Sign the petition, join the Austrailan's Against Child Beauty Pageants facebook and attend the protests country-wide May 24.
See also: Petition launched to stop US child beauty pageants in Australia
Child beauty pageants: equating girls worth with appearance dangerous and destructive


text:
Cookies on the Epiroc website
No, I want to read more
Drill rigs
Loaders & trucks (LHDs)
Mechanical rock excavation
Excavator attachments
Raiseboring equipment
Rock drilling tools
Rock reinforcement
Ventilation systems
A reliable industry partner
Find out how our solutions can help you reach a better result
Water, oil and gas
With a comprehensive product and service offering
Demolition and recycling
Our full range of hydraulic demolition tools covers the whole process
Custom engineered solutions
Fluid management solutions
Reman solutions
Replacement parts and kits
Rock drills and rotation units
Midlife services
Service agreements and audits
Service tools
Training products
Proudly presenting our six fastest DTH hammers, the new COP M-series.
Contact us
Read more
We offer a complete range of down-the-hole products including hammers, bits, pipes, adapters, reverse circulation products, breakout benches and grinding machines with consumables.
The history of the down-the-hole hammer manufacturing goes back more than four decades. For the past 40 years and still today, our goal is to produce the best products for our customers. Customers have been the key focus for the down-the-hole team throughout the years. Each person in engineering, production, marketing and sales is committed to deliver the best products to the market. Now looking back, we can proudly say that we did it!
We have seen down-the-hole products being used in different applications all over the world. We can assist, not only with the complete drill string, but also with the knowledge to help our customers with their applications. We have the experience and expertise to offer a full solution package for our customers.
Production drilling of blastholes in quarries and mines.
There are four main types of blastholes:
There are two main purposes for well drilling:
The required depth and size of the wells varies geographically due to pump standards and geology.
There are a number of sub applications within construction which are:
Our hammers are purpose-matched for all rock types and applications. Choosing the right hammer is largely determined by hole size and type of rock formation. Ideally, the size of the hammer should match the required hole dimension
as closely as possible, leaving just enough space for cuttings to evacuate the hole.
Read more about our hammers.
Click here to read more.
We offer a comprehensive range of DTH drill bits to match all conceivable applications. Each bit is made from quality alloy steel, and has been precision machined to produce a perfect body, heat treated to the required hardness, given surface compression for fatigue resistance, and fitted with precision buttons manufactured in-house.
Key features of a high quality DTH pipe are durability, accuracy and manageability. Our pipes are made from cold drawn piping, providing a superior surface finish and tolerance compared to conventional pipes made from hot rolled piping.
Maximum output guaranteed
We provide high quality spare parts and accessories to all our products. This is essential to guarantee maximum output and low lifecycle cost. All Epiroc Customer Centers and their network of distributors offer a complete range of spare parts and accessories. The staff is trained to support with advice and technical assistance to get the right part for every application. Only genuine parts can handle the stress that an Epiroc product causes on its components. And only original parts enable the owner to minimize downtime, to protect their investment and to contribute to productivity of your company.
The threaded connections of the driver chuck and the top sub may become very tightly tensioned during drilling. It is convenient to break the hammer threads on the rig, but if the threads cannot be loosened or tend to get stuck, a breakout bench is the solution. This handy but powerful breakout bench can easily be placed in a workshop or container and it breaks DTH hammers between 3 – 8" in the standard version or 5 – 12" in the heavy duty version.
We, at Epiroc's Rock Drilling Tools division, have the broadest range of hammers, bits, and related equipment of any supplier in the world. This means more choices for you. It means you can work with the strongest support network in the industry, regardless of your equipment needs. We are the only manufacturer to offer both first and second choice solutions in every single application. It's all right here. At Epiroc.
Epiroc service, support and training follows every purchase, to ensure that customers extract maximum productivity from their drilling operations. Having a knowledgeable and available world-class partner on site or online, makes the difference between doing it alone and tapping the experience and know-how. The customer can count on our service and support, supplied by the largest, most dedicated manufacturer of DTH drilling tools in the world.
Down-the-hole catalogues and brochures
14 December, 2015
Cuts costs in Noche Buena gold mine.
28 June, 2016
QL 300 helped the customer complete the job on time.
Explorac 100 – an expert in grade control on the snow covered Plateau.
1 August, 2014
COP 66 shines after extensive tests in Swedish iron mine.
The world's most comprehensive and productive range of rock drilling tools.
Epiroc Croatia d.o.o.
Zagrebačka cesta 143/A
10000 Zagreb
Phone: +385 (0)1 6052 520
Fax: +385 (0)1 6111 299
Follow us


text:
North African Terrorism Also Affects Europe
When 32 tourists, were taken hostage in the Sahara during Spring 2003, European public opinion took notice for the first time of the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (Groupe salafiste pour la prédication et le combat – GSPC), an organisation which had emerged from the confusion of the Algerian civil war.
The kidnapping, which ended with the payment of a ransom, showed once more that Islamist terrorism has many faces and cannot be reduced to the worldwide "Al Qaeda" brand.
The group sees itself as part of Osama bin Ladin's network, but the GSPC's commandants, or emirs, in the individual Algerian regions operate independently in carrying out conventional criminal activities.
A lack of border controls
The organisation emerged at the end of the nineties as the random terror of the Armed Islamic Group (Groupe islamique armé – GIA), which was directed against security forces and civilians in Algeria, began to meet with increasing opposition. The GSPC split from the GIA and said it would only fight against state institutions. Initially it restricted its operations to Algeria, but it then moved into neighbouring countries and the Sahel region, where it found space to regroup and recruit.
A GSPC group attacked a military post in Mauritania in 2005 and killed 15 soldiers. While the Algerian security forces are relatively effective, the same cannot be said of the security forces in Mali, Mauritania, Chad and Niger. The border areas are remote and poorly controlled, and that makes them an ideal terrain for criminals and terrorists.
The then leader of the organisation swore an oath of allegiance to Al Qaeda as early as October 2003. The GSPC became the first independent terror group to declare itself a regional arm of Al Qaeda. At the same time it was less clear than ever how far the Islamists were acting as a unified organisation. It was a period when the Algerian security forces were killing or imprisoning many of the Islamist leaders. It was also a period when the local emirs were following their own interests.
Amari Saifi, who is alleged to have taken the 32 tourists hostage, was also a smuggler who made plenty of money in the arms trade. This ambiguity of purpose saved the hostages – Al Qaeda would never have been content with just the payment of a ransom.
Fighters in Iraq
Pressure from the authorities and internal dissension both had an effect on the organisation. In a study for the German Institute for International and Security Affairs last year, Guido Steinberg and Isabelle Werenfels discuss whether the GSPC has been weakened. A new name – "Al Qaeda in the Maghreb" – and the attacks in Algiers seem to be an answer to that question. Indeed for several months now the number of attacks has been increasing.
Among western intelligence services there are differing views as to the organisation's strength. Most refer to several hundred fighters and supporters, altogether less than a thousand. But the new Al Qaeda is pushing the process of internationalisation. It was already carrying out both criminal and terrorist activities across borders, and now it is officially calling for the overthrow of the regimes in neighbouring countries as well. That puts Morocco, Tunisia and Libya in its sights, as well as Algeria.
In the world of Islamist terror cells, it is hard to work out who is cooperating with whom, or how command and financial structures function. Intelligence organisations think it is unlikely that the remaining nucleus of Al Qaeda in Pakistan or Afghanistan is providing its Maghreb branch with financial assistance or operational instructions.
On the other hand, the Maghreb branch is seen as a recruiting base for the global jihad: the majority of the foreign fighters currently in Iraq are said to be Algerians, and many Algerians were trained in Al Qaeda camps before 2001. They certainly have links to like-minded groups in the other Maghreb states.
Local and international forces
On the other hand, the Islamists in Morocco are already strong and ready to use violence, as was shown this week in Casablanca when Islamists blew themselves up after they had been surrounded by police. There is no consensus on how local and international forces in the Islamist scene relate to each other.
Western intelligence services used to emphasise the role of the global network, now they see the local cells as the driving force. The handy description "Al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb" does not necessarily mean that it is a coordinated transnational unit.
Terror in North Africa has been affecting Europe ever since Algerian extremists carried out attacks in France. In that sense the emergence of Islamist activists on the other side of the Mediterranean is not a phenomenon which has only arrived with the global presence of Al Qaeda. The GSPC and its successor have units in Europe. There have been a number of members arrested in France and Morocco. They in turn have been shown to have had contacts to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Great Britain.
Arrests in the EU
In its latest report on terrorism, Europol says that the majority of the 260 people arrested last year on suspicion of terrorist offences came from Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. Most of them are only accused of membership in a terrorist organisation, and they were using Europe merely as a kind of waiting room.
In a few cases, they were accused of helping with logistics, by, for example, moving people around, raising money through drug smuggling or credit card fraud, or acquiring explosives. But the bombings in Madrid in 2004 showed that people from the Maghreb Islamist scene in Europe can turn to violence on the continent itself.
While the EU has found it difficult to develop a coordinated response to the terrorist danger from North Africa, the United States has already taken action. Washington is extending its military cooperation with the Maghreb states. In Algeria, the US has access to an airbase with a listening station. In the so-called Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Initiative, the US has extended its cooperation to Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Chad, with a special focus on police and military training as well as on improving control of the border and airspace.
Eric Gujer
© Qantara.de 2007
Translated from the German by Michael Lawton
Islamism in Tunisia
Politically Unbroken
Has Tunisia become a breeding ground for radical groups close to Al Qaeda? This is what people are asking following recent clashes with armed Islamists in the country. Salah ad-Din al-Jourchi looks at the historical causes for the growth of radical Islam in Tunisia
Islamist Parties in the Maghreb
Taming Islamists by Integrating Them into the Political System
The last few years have witnessed Islamic parties participating in the political process in both Algeria and Morocco. This has resulted in these parties becoming more pragmatic and ready to make compromises. By Isabelle Werenfels
Islam and Democracy
The Islamist Challenge
To be an alternative, Arab Islamists must ensure that their rise to power is founded on the guarantee that democratic principles will be respected, writes Ammar Ali Hassan


text:
Paul Merson
Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse
Paul Merson's Premier League predictions - Week 7
Soccer Saturday pundit calls all of the weekend matches
Last Updated: 04/10/13 9:39am
These are the sort of games that win you league titles. Arsenal are playing after everybody else on Sunday afternoon and I think Man United, Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham will all win. They've got to go to West Brom, who are flying after beating Man United, and this game will tell us a lot.
One thing's for sure, if Olivier Giroud gets injured they'll be struggling like mad. The midfield players have scored goals so far, but aside from Aaron Ramsey I think Chelsea's midfielders will score twice the number of goals that Arsenal's will. The likes of Mata, Hazard, Oscar, Ramires and Lampard could all score eight Premier League goals this year but I don't see Wilshere, Arteta, Flamini or maybe even Ozil (who is more of an assist man) doing that. But I do fancy them to win this. They've got so much confidence, they look good defensively and I can't see them losing.
Norwich v Chelsea (12.30pm, Sun, Sky Sports 1)
Predicting scores is the hardest job in football. Norwich lost at home to Aston Villa a couple of weeks ago, even with Villa's best player going off injured; then they were playing away at Stoke last week, who played really well against Man City, Arsenal and West Ham. But they went there and won as comfortable as you can. Barring a penalty shout, Stoke didn't even look like scoring. How do you explain that?
Then you look at Chelsea who got beaten by Basel and fell over the line against Fulham - but in the second half against Tottenham they were outstanding. The Premier League is very hard to call, but I've got to go for Chelsea. They've got too much class. I think they have midfield players who can score goals and they're not reliant on a striker. That might cost them against a top team, but in games like this they should be fine.
Sunderland v Man Utd (5pm, Sat, Sky Sports 1 HD)
Sunderland looked much better against Liverpool last Sunday than they have for much of the season. It's always the same with a new manager and Kevin Ball, who I played against a few years ago, is a good coach. He has got them going and I'm glad he's brought Lee Cattermole back because they need him. I think they'll make it a difficult game for Man United.
Manchester United are struggling. Sir Alex Ferguson used to be the master of making changes, but he'd only change two or three players tops - but David Moyes is making eight or nine. He might turn around after the West Brom defeat and say he was resting people for Shakhtar, but for me that's a bad move. I think the Premier League is as competitive as it's ever been and it's got to be about winning the league for him. If I'm being honest, they haven't got the players to rest and they can't afford to lose games. I'm going for a Man Utd win, but I wouldn't be shocked if this was a draw.
Cardiff v Newcastle
Cardiff got a bit of a run-around against Tottenham a couple of weeks ago, but they got a great result last week against Fulham. Meanwhile, Newcastle had a game of two halves against Everton; they were bordering on atrocious in the first half and after the break they got a lot better. When Yohan Cabaye came on they looked much more of a threat. In fact, if you were to push me I'd probably pick a Newcastle win, but my mate Dai is a Cardiff fan so I'm going to go for a draw!
Fulham v Stoke
This is a big game. I've watched a lot of Stoke this season and I couldn't believe how bad they were against Norwich; they were terrible. They've played well in other games, in particular against Manchester City, but last week I couldn't believe what I was seeing. This should be a tight game and I think this will be a draw - and I don't think that would be a good result for either team.
Hull v Aston Villa
I watched Hull on Soccer Saturday last week and, to be fair, West Ham should have had a stonewall penalty but they are a very solid team and they defend like their manager used to. They put themselves in front of the ball and are very well organised. The only thing is, I fancy Villa to beat anyone away from home because they're a massive threat. If Christian Benteke was playing I'd say Villa would definitely win but I'll go for just a narrow away win.
Liverpool v Crystal Palace
This could be any football score with the way Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge are playing up front. Those two would give any team nightmares, let alone Crystal Palace and I just don't see how Ian Holloway's side are going to cope with them. Palace are struggling and with two strikers on fire I'm going for a big win for the home team.
Man City v Everton
Less than two weeks ago we were drooling over how great Man City were against Man United - and since then they've let in six goals, lost twice and are under the cosh. Who would have thought that? This will be a hard game for them, but it's a harder game for Everton away from home. This should be a tight game, but I'll just go for City because if they can reach the heights of the derby they should be fine.
Southampton v Swansea
Southampton were comfortable winners last weekend, but if Marouane Chamakh had scored when he was clean through instead of falling over the goalie then it could have been different. As it was they scored two goals in no time in the second half. This is a weird one because Swansea are brilliant one minute and flatter to deceive at other times. They play great football but you sometimes wonder where it's going - although they ripped Palace to shreds a couple of weeks ago.
Tottenham v West Ham
With the way Tottenham are playing I can only go for a home win. If there hadn't been a half-time whistle last week they'd have become real title contenders in my mind. They didn't create a lorryload of chances in the first half against Chelsea, but they looked very comfortable indeed. Chelsea turned it on in the second half, but I expect Spurs to beat a West Ham team that is struggling with no Andy Carroll. Kevin Nolan loses a lot of impetus when the big striker is not in the team and I don't see them hurting Tottenham.
Think you know better than Merse? Prove it with our Super 6 game and win £250,000


text:
For precision molding technology with world class speed, look no further than
Toshiba Plastic Injection Molding Machines.
From the ultra-precise to the largest scale, our Machine Tools
have been the standard of Excellence for more than a Century.
If ultimate quality is your goal, the answer is, of course, Toshiba Machine
Die Casting Machines.
To upgrade performance of molding, milling and much more, Toshiba Machine provides
the "Best Solution" for Robotics Integration.
© 2010-2017 Toshiba Machine Co., America. All Rights Reserved.


text:
The Curtis Tourism Development and Hotels practice advises clients on all industry-related legal matters, from prominent tourism development projects to discrete hotel property transactions. Clients in this sector include owners and developers, governmental entities, investors, and lenders involved in projects across the globe, including Argentina, the Bahamas, France, Germany, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Honduras, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands, among others.
The range of services provided by the group includes:
The firm represents numerous government ministries and related agencies and instrumentalities, and frequently assists in the structuring, documentation and implementation of public-private partnerships.
This includes negotiating restrictive covenants, concession rights, conditions of approval, and various other agreements involved in these partnerships.
Tax and environmental matters are a key driver of every tourism project. Group members craft investment vehicles that minimize local, international and foreign tax liability, as well as conduct due diligence and assess environmental liabilities, insurance, future compliance costs, deed restrictions and permit transfers.
In addition to handling the transactional aspects of tourism development projects, Curtis represents tourism development and hotel clients in litigation in U.S. federal and state courts, international arbitrations, and government investigations and prosecutions.


text:
- Remove this product from my favorite's list.
- Add this product to my list of favorites.
Colour Streams Silk Threads - Lemonade 40
40-Lemonade - These silk threads are hand dyed by Robyn Alexander in Australia. 14 products are available in 52 colors: 5 threads, 3 ribbons, 1 tape and 5 fabrics. Ophir sample shown for color.


text:
(December 1, 2008) – The Lucky Strike bowling alley, located at the Hollywood/Highland complex in Hollywood, CA, was transformed into an event worthy of media attention. San Diego Chargers football player Shawne Merriman's Lights On Foundation hosted his 3rd Annual " Lights On Bowl" to a room full of photojournalists, celebrities and fans. Sponsors include: Creative Artists Agency, POWERade, Nike, San Diego Hall of Champions and CB Richard Ellis, just to name a few. The event raised funds for two nationally recognized youth outreach programs: " Feeding America" and " Stand Up for Kids" – two organizations that are near and dear to the heart of its host Shawne Merriman as he was once homeless himself as a youth.
The event began with a red carpet setup along the side entrance of the popular bowling alley venue where celebrities took to the red carpet for photo ops. Celebrities include: David Arquette (actor and spokesperson for " Feeding America"), Jay Glazer, former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, Omar Benson Miller, Jerry Ferrara, comedienne Luenell, Macy Gray (who avoided the red carpet altogether and opted to go to another entrance), Brandon Molale, Rohan Marley, Katie Gill and a host of others that sporadically posed for photos.
As one would enter the venue, there were tables set up for the evening's memorabilia silent auction. Items that were up for bid ranged from autographed footballs and calendars to a snowboard with customized snow boots. These items were on prominent display on three tables in the middle of the room where people can write their bids on paper.
Another prominent display, courtesy of San Diego-based bakery Cupcakes Squared and also a sponsor for the evening, was a beautifully arranged tower of assorted flavored cupcakes. For more information about these yummy treats, visit their website at (http://www.cupcakessquared.com). And last, but certainly not least, the most important part of the evening that was media worthy was seeing smiling celebrities take to the bowling alley. One would hear the occasional cheers for a strike or a groan for a gutter ball.
The evening's MC Shawne Merriman did a warm welcome to everyone in the room as he highlighted the purpose for the Lights On Foundation. Actor David Arquette was next to speak about his organization " Feeding America" which provides meals for 25 million Americans including 9 million children.
Both men spoke with earnest and honesty about their organizations and thanked everyone for making their appearance worthwhile. For more information about contributing to Feeding America, visit (http://www.feedingamerica.org). Next up was Fox Sports Analyst and friend of Shawne Merriman, Jay Glazer, who stirred up the crowd for the evening's main event, the live auction. Items that went up for bid during the live auction include an autographed Michael Jordan basketball that went for $1,500 to spending a day at the San Diego training camp with Shawne Merriman and Los Angeles Lakers courtside tickets. Jay's humor and auction skills definitely kept the audience's attention and kept many people laughing throughout. After the auction, Merriman walked throughout the crowd and shook hands and thanked everyone personally.
At the end of the night, parting gift bags were given out courtesy of Nike to complete the evening's festivities. Overall, the purpose and the reasoning behind this event were apparent and that was to not only raise money for these worthy charities, but also to raise awareness to the state of the world and homelessness.
For more information about
Shawne Merriman's Lights On Foundation, visit his website at (http://www.shawnemerriman.com).


text:
+44 (0) 1454 620 500
We supply a full range of towel rail spare parts for a variety of different manufacturers. The parts we supply are genuine manufacturers spare parts. If you would like any help locating the correct spare for your heater please contact our sales team on 01454 620500 or send an email to email@example.com.


text:
Hi Friends,
I am in a serious problem to know about how to implement the Task Pane or an Accordion in my java project. from the last 3 days i am trying to search code for that but i did not get the right one. and one more thing i am also trying to get the code for Print Preview program actually i want to send the jtable to a print preview window and then want to print from there.
kindly help me in this regard.


text:
Marilyn Manson trashed a family hotel in North Carolina and left sex toys strewn around the room while shooting a cameo for TV comedy "Eastbound & Down," says the show's star, Danny McBride.
Funny man McBride insists the "Rock is Dead" singer was the perfect gentleman on set and appeared to be enjoying his acting stint, so he was shocked when he received a call from the hotel's manager shortly after Manson checked out.
He tells Jimmy Kimmel, "They were like, 'Manson trashed the room!' I was like, 'Really? That's odd'.
"The lady said there was a pizza on the ceiling, red liquid everywhere, there was broken glass and there were sex toys but she wouldn't describe exactly what they were."
McBride is convinced Manson felt the need to do something outrageous in his hotel room to make sure his hardcore image and bad reputation remained intact.
He adds, "He was so friendly and nice I was like, 'I wonder if there's a little element that he has to sort of portray that crazy edge?'
"I just imagine he was sitting in his hotel room reading his Kindle, catching up on 'Downton Abbey' and check-out time comes and he pulls out all the Satan toys and destroys the room."


text:
D10: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison 'Just Likes Competing'
A funny but combative Larry Ellison spoke on the evolution of Oracle, the company's new cloud platform, cloud computing, and many other Silicon Valley issues at the All Things D conference Wednesday afternoon.
Above: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison
Ellison has been CEO of Oracle since 1977, making him the longest-running tech CEO in Silicon Valley. Conference host Kara Swisher asked him what he thinks has changed in his time there and he commented that innovation is slowing down. Nearly 20 years ago, he championed the "network computer." The connection of PCs to the Internet marked the first time a very complex device was attached to a complex network. It took a while, but the idea of simpler devices with more things running in the network has clearly happened.
Swisher asked why Ellison has been quoted as not liking cloud computing. "I started NetSuite," he replied. "NetSuite was my idea," noting that he called up Evan Goldberg to do ERP as a service. Marc Benioff then copied the idea but for Siebel instead of SAP and created Salesforce.com. When the term "cloud computing" came up, those firms took up the banner. While he initially rejected the term because it didn't say anything new, he said it's all the idea of Internet computing he has long championed. The PC is a ridiculous device because it is too complex and isn't automatically backed up, among other things.
He now champions the term "cloud computing," even though the concept isn't new, because it captures the changes happening in computing, as people begin to rethink things such as the architecture of their data centers.
Addressing the changes social networks such as Facebook have brought about, Ellison said that for years, we have had a credit database for every person on the planet, which tracked what everybody was buying. Now, we know not only what products consumers buy, but what they are saying about them, who their friends are, and who their friends' friends are. "We suddenly have consumers instrumented," he said.
He has been active on Facebook for about three months, and laughed about how "what I had for breakfast was more interesting than what they had for breakfast." In general, he tries out lots of technology to see how it works, and has told Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg that his social network is a great piece of technology.
Google has made waves by figuring out how to monetize advertising but Ellison believes Facebook is potentially even more important. Analyzing people's behaviors on social media is becoming a huge benefit for marketers, which is why Oracle recently bought Vitrue. (Salesforce just bought a competitor called Buddy Media.)
On innovation in Silicon Valley, Ellison said that if you don't keep evolving your company's technology, someone will beat you to the punch.
"A lot of companies in Silicon Valley are under stress," he said, but for every company under stress, there is a company like Facebook or Splunk that is coming up.
Every new technology is overhyped, but that doesn't mean it isn't important. When the PC came out, people said it would kill the mainframe, but IBM still sells lots of mainframes. Smartphones and mobile devices will outsell the PC but the PC will continue to be important.
What's changed, however, is that for the first time in the tech industry, the consumer part of the market is bigger than the corporate part. While Oracle does not sell to consumers, its customers do.
IBM used to have the number one database and middleware software; now Oracle is number one in those markets, and also is aiming to take that position in big servers.
Ellison is one of the three people who runs Oracle. "I've run engineering at Oracle since day one and I still run engineering," he said. In addition, Mark Hurd runs sales, and Safra Katz runs the back office. Ellison spends a lot of his time talking to engineers and said he really runs products. He talked about creating the Exadata machines that combine the server, storage, network, operating system, middleware and applications software into one box. "It's the Apple model," he said. "We're trying to do the same thing for the data center they did for the consumer," giving companies bigger building blocks.
Sun has already paid for itself, he said, and is enormously successful. The business has dropped about 20 percent on the top line, but has grown profits five times.
"Hardware is so easy," he said, because most of hardware is software. An iPhone is beautiful, but it is 98 percent software, he told the audience, although he later amended that to add semiconductor design also.
On June 6, Oracle will be announcing general availability of the Oracle Cloud, including platform as a service, database as a service, and applications including ERP and CRM. The difference between that offering and most software-as-a-service companies is that customers will be running Exadata hardware on their own VMs, as opposed to multi-tenancy. This lets customers update when they want to and allows more security.
He didn't want to discuss litigation while it was ongoing, but he did say that Oracle won on copyright infringement in its suit against Google over Android. Its litigation against HP regarding Oracle's decision not to port the next version of the Oracle database to Itanium is underway. He made some scathing remarks about former HP CEO Leo Apotheker, essentially calling him a thief and an idiot, but wished nothing but the best for new HP CEO Meg Whitman. He also clearly respects Bill Hewlett and David Packard and the company they built.
His big competitors remain IBM and SAP, the former which he is targeting with servers, and the latter which is vulnerable as it hasn't rewritten its ERP applications for the cloud. He thinks Salesforce.com has built a strong franchise, but was heated in saying he didn't think Workday is a long-term competitor because it has a "fragile" design not based on a database.
Responding to audience questions, he said his philanthropy is focused on medical issues, particularly aging, "for obvious reasons." When questioned about manufacturing in the U.S., he said Oracle does a lot of manufacturing in Oregon and is trying to bring more back to the U.S. However, there isn't a lot of manufacturing engineering in the U.S., and that is holding it back.
He pushed for a more balanced immigration policy and said we need to encourage engineers, mathematicians, scientists, and doctors who are trained in the United States to stay in the United States. He called it madness that after Stanford grants someone a PhD, immigration immediately tells the graduate to leave the country. "The reason we hire so many people overseas is not simply because we're trying to save money," he said, but rather to get skills they can't find.
"Life's a journey and we're all curious about each other and ourselves," Ellison said. He is fascinated by people, by technology, and by what can be done with technology. He wants to constantly test limits, of people, technology, and companies.
I don't know what I would do if I retire," he said in closing. "I just like competing." And that's what keeps him going.


text: The new innovative foot peg assembly from Gilles. The same customisation options, but much more intricately designed. The foot peg can be attached to the holder in any number of different positions. The same is true of the levers in relation to the pegs. Available in one colour (black or gold) or two colours (black with gold mechanism or gold with black mechanism).


text:
Mossberg: iTunes 11 a Pleasure to Use
The new iTunes 11 upgrade makes significant improvements to the world's most popular computer program for buying and playing music and videos, Walt Mossberg discusses on digits. Photo: Apple Inc.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... live pictures of Apple's ... iTunes software which Wall Street Journal ... per cent cut technology commerce Walt Mossberg calls a pleasure to use ... bike uses a permanent millions of people use to manage their media ... and the latest version of iTunes eleven became available just last week ... I welcome to Digits my name is George stall in joining me is the Appalachian Pursell tech columnist for the Wall Street Journal Wall Mossberg's soulless or Walter how you doing today ... I'm good your chariot ... I don't I'm ... so ... what you like about iTunes ... well I you know before I let me just so you say something ... I think a lot people ... are so familiar with it that they don't ... really realize the scope of this thing one about ... five or ten probably ... most used pieces of software in the world even on ... Windows computers especially on Windows computers and you may not own anything else by Apple but lots of people ... use iTunes whether they ever buy anything from the iTunes store not be used to ... organize and manage their music and their and their videos and that so people are really familiar with it and over the years that that ... that sentence of twenty one in ten of the reason why Apple's gonna be cautious in a way that it operates it ... actually right um ... they then you know Apple wants people to continue to like it to continue to feel like ... it's familiar territory but ... up over the last that you know ... seven or eight years it has gotten a lot of additional features that have bloated and slow down ... and so they've really went and did the biggest overhaul since not accorded them since two thousandthree ... and in the product which was the year they be expanded to Windows and added the store ... and what they basically have done is to clean it up and speeded up ... so I'm ... it's more color Paul ... II at some of the along scrolling lists of ... that were in the program abandoned he can ... you can bring it back if you want but that's not no longer the defaults ... if you go to music you're basically saying all music stuff you go to ... movies or TV shows or pod cashes in all stuff related to that ... and down ... and it ended ... up a few cool new features ... so ... for better and iTunes users ... held disconcerting like the new version they ... well I think for average folks to use it in the in the most typical ways ... I don't think they're being very disconcerting all this a little learning curve ... the dude give you a little love when you install piggy to screen pointing out ... some of the new buttons and things and there are to be a ... tutorial videos he wore a watch from ... the calm right with it ... but I think it's it's very hard to learn that it the fundamentals are the same ... I there are some new things France's if you click on an album cover ... up of a very attractive panel of some reasons out ... shows all songs on the album ... I it's kind of color matched ... to the cover of the dominant crop up all are of the album cover ... and aam ... Bay but done things ... like what all the controls and ... different ... like heading to playlists and things ... right in the pond next to the song to make it to ... ease you to get to ... they also have a feature called up next week and see you all the songs that are ... coming up next in your new playlist or in whatever ... songs you selected to play and you can ... tell this song writes the top of the list with one click if you want to suddenly hear something different ... that's a nice feature called expanded view ... it's called UpNext I they also have ... improved the Meanie Claire awesome lot people know that is it's a ... small version of iTunes that coexist with euro the windows ... he is to just be you know of a place we could stop the store and skip songs ... now it has the UpNext features as a search ... bar in it and yet it is a little bit smaller than the me where was before but United is just ... a bunch of other things like that ... Egan Jones for The distilled couple flows are needed the workout will quickly were couple the ones that you thought that they could be refined love of war ... well they're couple of but they're couple of ... omissions in bonds for NSN's ... iTunes has for years had a way to ... find duplicate songs to get rid of bomb ... I didn't have time to get fit into this version of ... this they were overhauling the whole thing ... they will they say here will be eighty of minor update shortly that will restore that ... I found that ... some of the album covers didn't show up ... they've already done a iam minor update to be released the man at the same in next few days ... and I tried it to fix that ... fog so ... they're they're demonstrate now ... pictures of the things that I thought were either missing or were were bugs program ... I wanna say one other thing really quickly the Kings important for people to keep in mind you now ... iTunes has been about downloading music not so much meaning it ... I this new version lets you stream ... without downloading ... anything you've ever bought from them ... or if you're in this thing called iTunes Match were all your songs Lapa McLeod ... you can stream all those without downloading them and ... that puts Apple a little ... closer to this training camp ... without giving up their downloading ... a function which has been our Walmart so I think that's worth noting is well interesting ... face the wall and Saiful is always ...


text:
They're toe shoes, for running—but wait! Only four toes? And those soles... thick but light. Just what the hell are these things? They're Fila's new Skele-toes Amp. The company's first attempt at a more natural running shoe. Do they actually perform, or are they just trying to ride the barefoot bandwagon?
What Is It?
A separate-toed running shoe.
Who's it For?
Wannabe minimalist runners. They're like barefoot training wheels.
The toes are separated, and the upper is thin, but the soles are thick and padded. It's like the Vibram FiveFingers and the Nike Frees had a baby.
Using It
Very light and definitely easier to run on your mid-to-forefoot than traditional runners. Way too much foam to be considered "minimal" or "barefoot," though.
The Best Part
The lightness and the shock-cord lacing system is terrific. The padded heel allows you to walk like normal.
Tragic Flaw
They're too rigid and there's a lot of excess material which causes chafing.
This Is Weird...
There aren't five toes, there are four. There's one combined hole for your pinky and your, uh, ring toe? (Is that what you call it?) This supposedly makes them easier to slip on compared to a five-toed design, but they aren't because they're too rigid.
Test Notes
• You have to wear socks (toe-socks, mind you) with them. Kickback for the powerful toe-sock lobby?
• The shape of the two-toe pocket is poorly designed and your pinky gets bullied into the corner, resulting in chafe.
• There's a bit too much foot-slide, which you feel on your forefoot after a few miles.
• Even with socks, these will chafe after twenty minutes or so—though YMMV.
• The materials are strangely cut, making the upper bunch up in places.
• The four-toe thing just looks weird and unnatural. It's actually more jarring to look at than the Vibrams.
Should You Buy It?
Depends. If you're a minimalist runner then absolutely not. However, if you're a wannabe minimalist runner, then yes, if you can find a cheap pair, why not. I wouldn't go the full $75—especially since you'll need special socks—but if you can find a pair for $50 they are a decent first-step toward barefoot-style running. You'll be able to start building up the muscles in your feet and lower calves without as much initial impact as you'd experience through real barefoot shoes. I wouldn't wear them on any long runs, but like I said, cheap training-wheels.
Fila Skele-toes Amp Specs
Type: Running
Weight: 7oz (Men's 10)
Drop: 6.35mm (1/4-inch)
Men's Sizes: 7 - 14
Women's Sizes: 5 - 11
Men's Colors: 6 options
Women's Colors: 6 options
Price: $75 (retail)
Giz Rank: 2.5 Stars
You can keep up with Brent Rose, the author of this post, on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter.


text:
Select your nearest branch to book online. Loyalty points are not available when booking on classes or courses. However, you can use your Franklins Loyalty Card on items purchased on your course!
- This event has passed.
Beginners Dressmaking – Day 1 Thursday
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Beginners Dressmaking is a six week course with each installment progressing through the stages of dressmaking. Ann will teach you how to read a dress pattern, cut out fabric for your chosen pattern, then teach you how to stitch your garment together.
Due to high demand for dressmaking classes we have added a new day of dressmaking with two sessions, morning and afternoon group. The Morning group starts at 10:00am till 1:00pm, and the Afternoon group starts 2:00pm till 5:00pm
Requirements: fabric, pattern & sewing kit
To book on this class please call 01722 554466. Bookings for this class can not be made online.


text:
Unit 4
More PowerPoint presentations from doris molero
Topic: Modern Trends and fashions
According to Wikipedia.............. Trend may refer to:
- Fads and trends, including fashion trend
- Trendsetter (or early adopter), person who starts (or follows early on) a fashion or technology trend before most other people
- Market trend, prolonged period of time when prices in a financial market are rising or falling faster than their historical average, also known as "bull" and "bear" markets, respectively
Trendy topics
Venezuela: http://venezuela.twirus.com/
tenthingsilove http://statigr.am/p/185714915925934373_5994207
Vocabulary: Family
Video: That's a family!
What kind of family do you have?
- Nuclear Family: It is a family group consisting of a father and mother and their children,who share living quarters.
- Blended Family: Family who is divorced and re-grouped.
- Extended Family: Family who has grandparents and children living together.
- Traditional: Normal families
- Non traditional: no classical families.
Family vocabulary
- Step mother or father
Mother or father who is not your biological father or mother but is married with your biological father or mother.
- Half Brother or sister: Sister / brother who is not your biological sister/brother.
- Single parents
- Married parents
- Divorced parents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Adopting parents
- Working parents.
- Stay-at-home parents
Read about families in the USA:
Statistics on US Families
Nontraditional Families Becoming More Traditional
Family Statistics
Grammar: Quantity expressions;
Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing
|Expressing agreement
|Expressing disagreement
Exercise on disagreeing
Fashion and Style
What is your opinion about fashion and style? what's your style? what kind of clothes do you wear?
Take the quiz: http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourstyletypequiz/
for more fashion vocabulary:
Clothes /Accessories/Fashion
Fashion Talk: http://busyteacher.org/8366-fashion-talk-speaking-cards.html
Teen Styles: http://busyteacher.org/6131-teen-styles.html
giving advice with could, should, ought to and had better.
1. Write a paragraph to describe families in our country and your family. Use the vocabulary discussed in class.
2. Ask your friends about trends in your university. Write a composition with photos, and statics of what you found out. How many people id you talk to? what are URBE's trends in fashion, music, discos, movies, ...?


text:
I would like to officially announce with great enthusiasm the new John Keatley website is now live and open for business. It features full support for all browsers and mobile devices, including the iPad. One of my favorite features is the scalable image grid which sorts itself to fill the screen regardless of the users screen size and resolution. Re-sizing your browser with the site open will also shuffle the grid on the fly. The blog has been rebuilt and integrated into the site and there is a new video section as well. The site is 100% Flash free. Not that I have anything against Flash, but it seemed like the best way to move forward to maximize compatibility, as well as to avoid a separate mobile site.
It was a thrill to have my previous site published in the 2010 PDN Annual as one of the top photography websites. Many people have commented that they loved that site and I shouldn't change it. I liked it too, and it was perfect for what I needed at the time. But as I assessed my goals for moving forward and figured out what I needed from a website, I decided it was time to do something new. Once I realize something can be made better, I have a hard time not acting on it. I guess I am never satisfied. It's a blessing and a curse.
A very big thank you goes out to designer Greg Lutze for once again doing an incredible job, and developer Benjamin Borowski at Typeoneerror Studios who worked pure magic.
With all that being said, please click around and have a look at the site as well as some of my new work. I am sure a few bugs will pop up here and there, as well as ideas for changes. I would love to hear your feedback in the comments, good and bad. Thanks.


text:
Boulder Public Libraryhome My Account Catalog Contact
Laser Cutting Guided Practice
Event box
Join us for a Guided Practice session to work one-on-one with staff to make your ideas come to life using the BLDG 61 laser cutters. All patrons interested in accessing these machines are required to attend a Laser Cutting Tool Orientation prior to use and check in with staff.
Space is limited, registration is required to secure your spot. Registration is open to one time slot per person per day.
Youth 13 years old and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Digital design tutorials are available here.
All attendees must fill out our Acknowledgement of Risk and Release Form prior to use of makerspace.
Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.
- Date:
- Saturday, Nov 24 2018 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Space:
- BLDG 61 Makerspace
- Location:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult Teens
- Categories:
- Guided Practice STEAM Workshop
Registration has closed.


text:
This image is commercial use resource. Upgrade to Premium plan and get license authorization. Upgrade Now
pngtree has obtained the license of the copyright owner, and also has the right to display and sell the image
Free user:
Need attribution. - How to attribute?
Forbidden print sale.
Premium user:Upgrade Now
No attribution or credit author.
Support commercial use and license. - More info
If you are the copyright holder or agent in charge of this and believe that any content on the site pngtree inflicts copyright of your work, you may submit a notification pursuant to the DMCA to notify standards resources which may pose an infringement of the relevant licenses, all necessary information:DMCA Notices
Only the premium user can have the enhanced license
subscribing premium plan for authorization.Buy Now
Join pngtree designer team
Upload your first copyrighted design. Get $5 + $88 designer coupon packsJOIN US
5,563,653+ designers have joined Pngtree
Register and start download
By creating an account, I agree to Pngtree's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Intellectual Property Rights
Already have an account? Log in


text:
Jose Mourinho: Luis Suarez deserved booking after 'diving' to try win penalty
Jose Mourinho felt Luis Suarez should be booked for simulation after the Reds striker appealed in vain for a penalty.
Last Updated: 30/12/13 10:02am
The Uruguayan went down after a second-half tackle by goalscorer Samuel Eto'o but referee Howard Webb waved away his appeals for a spot-kick - moments after the striker had also fallen to the floor following a penalty box challenge by John Terry.
Mourinho also felt his own side were denied a clear penalty after man of the match Eden Hazard tangled with Lucas Leiva.
"I think there is another big case for a penalty on Hazard," he said. "Something is happening, week after week, I don't know why referees don't see it. He's a fair boy and I don't know why this is happening.
"On the other situation with Suarez I would resolve this differently with a yellow card for Luis Suarez. I keep saying I hate players trying to provoke situations. Luis is an amazing player and I have lots of respect for his quality and his attitude of trying to win every game but sometimes he tries too much.
"Eto'o just put his body in front of him. It looks like somebody shot him."
"He does everything to win and Brendan (Rodgers, the Liverpool manager) is doing a fantastic job on him because he's changed. There's no doubt that he's changed.
"But when the situation is like this and you are losing comes the nature of the player, the wild nature of the player or the cultural nature of the player.
"Culturally people from that area (South America), they like it. It's not also that area. There's a corner in Europe where I belong to, that they also like (diving)."
Mourinho added in his press conference: "We don't like people with simulation. This situation in the box, Azpilicueta has the ball, Azpilicueta is leaving the box with the ball and now he's (Suarez) doing an acrobatic swimming pool jump."
Although Eto'o scored the winner, he was perhaps lucky to escape punishment for an early challenge on Jordan Henderson. It was from the resulting free-kick that Liverpool scored through Martin Skrtel.
However, Mourinho sought to take the blame, saying he had told Eto'o to take a more physical approach.
"I didn't see it, I don't know which situation you are referring to," he said when asked about the challenge on Henderson.
He then added: "For some weeks I have been criticising him a lot internally for his failure to adapt to what the Premier League is in terms of physicality so if he had a tackle deserving of a card it was my fault because I'm asking him to adapt to this."
In responding to Mourinho, Liverpool boss Rodgers pointed out Eto'o was fortunate to still be on the pitch.
"He (Eto'o) should've been sent off," Rodgers said.
He then discussed Mourinho's comments on Suarez and added: "Luis will always provoke a challenge from defenders, that's why he's world class.
"What he probably doesn't expect is to provoke a challenge from someone who's not involved in the contact.
"He's running to challenge (Cesar) Azpilicueta and Eto'o is street wise, he's cute, he blocks him. On another day you could give that as a penalty, because it's obstruction in the area.
"Of course, he (Mourinho) will defend his player and I will defend mine."
Mourinho began his post-match comments by paying tribute to the efforts of Premier League players around the country for their performances throughout the busy festive period.
"Premier League players in this country deserve fantastic respect because what they do is amazing," he said. "To play in this period is beautiful. I love it. I keep saying I love it. The players are monsters in a good sense of the word.
"It is fantastic propaganda for what football is."
At the centre of most of what was good about Chelsea was Hazard and team-mate David Luiz hailed the Belgian for his display.
"Of course it is not very good to (concede) a goal in the first minutes but there was a really strong mentality in the team, we gave everything on the pitch and it was magic tonight," Luiz said on Sky Sports 1.
"Eden had a great game tonight and I'm happy we have players like Eden in the team because then I see amazing football."
The win keeps Chelsea in third, just two points from leaders Arsenal. "We will keep fighting for the title," Luiz added.


text:
- (adj) impossible to subdue or defeat; "a woman of indomitable spirit"
indomitable (इन्डामिटबल) meaning in Hindi (English to Hindi Dictionary)
- अजय, अदम्य
indomitable Origin
- mid 17th century (in the sense 'untameable'): from late Latin indomitabilis, from in- 'not' + Latin domitare 'to tame'.
indomitable in a sentence (word usage in recent newspaper)
- Outsider Sakshi's bronze tribute to indomitable spirit.
- P.V. Sindhu – a story of indomitable passion and incredible grace.
- He has an "indomitable spirit" and he never gives up.
- I must salute your courageous parents and your indomitable coach.
- I am deeply determined to motivate this indomitable and strong Nigerian team.
Mnemonic trick to remember the meaning of indomitable
- indomitable – jisko dominate nahi kar sakte
indomitable pronunciation
How to Pronounce Indomitable
Indomitable Spirit – Motivational Video (HD)


text:
This domain is parked free, courtesy of Domains4Bitcoins.com
A parked domain means that the owner / registrant has not yet published a website or pointed the domain to online content.
If this is your domain simply log into your client area to change the nameservers.
— Domains4Bitcoins.com, buy a domain with bitcoin today!


text:
CBS announces Stephen Colbert as David Letterman's successor
CBS has named Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert as David Letterman's successor for the "Late Show."
In April, Letterman announced his upcoming retirement in 2015, bringing a torrent of speculation regarding who would step up to replace him.
Colbert, the faux-conservative host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report", was rumored to be the CBS favorite.
In a statement, CBS President and CEO Leslie Moonves said the following:
"Stephen Colbert is one of the most inventive and respected forces on television. David Letterman's legacy and accomplishments are an incredible source of pride for all of us here, and today's announcement speaks to our commitment of upholding what he established for CBS in late night."
The Emmy-winning "The Colbert Report" has been a hit since its launch in 2005.
"I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave's lead," Colbert said in the statement. "I'm thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth."
The new late-night faceoff on the three big networks will consist of NBC's Jimmy Fallon, CBS' Colbert and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel.


text:
Tracking your training with your phone's Sports Tracker App is convenient, but using a Suunto watch with Sports Tracker is also possible. All the workout data from the watch gets uploaded to movescount.com, Suunto's online sports diary and community. Once linked, Movescount data automatically syncs with your Sports Tracker account.
Learn more about Suunto Ambit3 watches
If you're getting into serious training, or heading out into more rugged territory, keeping track of your efforts with a Suunto Ambit3 sports watch offers additional possibilities for Sports Tracker users.
Battery life up to 200 hours with GPS
If you're out on an epic trail run, hike or bike ride, and stay out longer than expected you want to know what you did, where you went and be able to prove it! The battery life for an Ambit 3 Peak is up to 200 hours and for Ambit3 Sport up to 100 hours with GPS, depending on the GPS accuracy setting you have selected. You won't run out of juice again!
Built to last
An Ambit3 is built to withstand the elements. Rain, snow, freezing winds, water – no problem. Suunto puts its products through rigorous elemental testing to ensure they can handle every adventure.
Multisport capability
Using a Suunto watch adds great multisport training functionality. For example, you can pair it with a power meter or a cadence sensor to better understand and improve your running or cycling. Also helpful in improving as a runner is the Ambit3's Running Performance feature that analyses your running efficiency and tracks changes over time. For swimming, you can get data like your heart rate, number of laps and even specific figures like SWOLF that indicates your swimming efficiency.
Stay on track
The Route Planner mapping tool in movescount.com allows you to create a route, add it to your watch and then navigate with it when you're in the outdoors. You can also create points of interest, like a hut or a water source, and navigate to those. The watch also has a back track function if you need to find your way back to the car, for example.
How to sync Movescount to Sports Tracker
Once you have an Ambit3, and have set up your own Movescount account, it's time to set up the automatic sync with Sports Tracker. Here's how:
- In movescount.com, hover your cursor above 'settings' at the top of the screen
- Select 'other sport services' in the drop down menu
- Click 'connect with Sports Tracker' and follow the instructions
Read more


text:
View More Events
What makes Flash Seats different?
Shipping No shipping fees. In fact NO SHIPPING. Seats are transferred instantly!!
Security No lost, stolen, or counterfeit tickets ever!
Convenience Electronic entry means fast, easy arena access with no paper tickets to worry about.
Flash Seats and the Flash Seats logo are registered trademarks of Flash Seats, LLC.Use prohibited without written consent. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions of Use


text:
Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician (Board of)
From ConsumerWiki
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician, licenses and regulates vocational nurses and psychiatric technicians in California.
Complaint jurisdiction:
Fraud, misrepresentation, or unprofessional conduct; incompetence or gross negligence; improper or unlawful use of drugs or alcoholic beverages.
Complaints outside jurisdiction:
Registered nursing (RN) requirements; employment opportunities and salaries; grants and financial aid; psychologists.
Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833
Main Phone:(916) 263-7800
Main Fax:(916) 263-7859
Email: email@example.com


text:
If you need some holiday refreshment, inspiration, and more ideas for gifts, look no further than the scrumptious macarons from Dana's Bakery! Naturally gluten-free and baked with almond flour, every macaron from Dana's Bakery is crisp on the outside and deliciously soft and creamy on the inside with an indulgent filling of your choice. This holiday Dana's has also rolled out holiday flavors, including white chocolate peppermint bark, gingerbread, and a chocolate molten macaron, designed to make your mouth water.
Dana Lois ia a former photo editor turned pastry chef, living the career-changing urbanite's dream, and has brought a wider array of flavors to the beloved French pastry, including Cookie Dough, Birthday Cake, and Peanut Butter & Jelly, all with an artisanal touch and eye-pleasing flair.
Available nationwide at DanasBakery.com or at 800-477-1816 -- $30 for one dozen. Don't wait!


text:
zIIP Eligibility When You Don't Have A zIIP
MartinPacker 11000094DH Visits (11545)
A couple of things have happened recently that lead me to post about projecting the amount of CPU that's zIIP eligible. (Everything in this post applies equally to zAAPs, of course.) When we first introduced z/OS specialty engines we introduced the "Project CPU" mechanism, reporting most notably via RMF. (I emphasise "z/OS" because ICF and IFL engines, which don't run z/OS, don't have such a... [More]
zAAP and zIIP Revisited (At Last)
MartinPacker 11000094DH Comments (6) Visits (16138)
It's been an awfully long time since I wrote When Good Work Doesn't Go To zIIP / zAAP Heaven . And too long since I posted anything at all. In fact I had a bunch of posts in my brain until this morning when a customer asked me a question which turned into this blog post. (Those posts are still in my brain and will probably see the light of day eventually, including one based on a customer... [More]


text:
Two piece also comes in orange
Care Policy:
The majority of our products are made with rhinestones to give you the dazzle factor. MoreyFaith collection is made for those who want to look ultra dazzled and feel dazzled at a pool party, at a photo shoot, or in your home pool. Please note- all products containing rhinestones (including the dazzled collection with metallic materials) should be hand-washed with cold or lukewarm water for a longer period of time due to chlorine levels in both pool and beach water.
How Long Before My Order Is Shipped?
A. Depending on your choice of shipping, it will take 1-7 business days. This may vary with overseas orders.
B. We will be sending you tracking numbers via as well as an email confirmation of your order.
C. Factors beyond our control might delay shipping. For example, high volumes of orders during the holidays, in the event of bad weather conditions including but not limited to flash floods, hurricanes, etc.
D. All orders above $150 will be eligible for half-off shipping. For overseas orders, if your dazzled order is processed through customs, this may require extra fees that the customer will be responsible for.
Please read the following before guidelines before making your purchase.
A. There will be no exchanges or refunds. Since these are bikinis, for hygiene purposes, exchanges and refunds will not be issued. So please, dolls - use our sizing guidelines or send us an email. We will be happy to help find the right size for you.
B. For outerwear and beachwear, there is a three working days return policy valid only with a copy of the receipt.
C. All returned items must have its original label, tags, and must be in the same condition as the time of purchase. There will be no exchange or refunds issued if the items are washed or tampered with in any way.
D. All sales are final. There will be no refunds or exchanges on sale items.
Upload your fave MoreyFaith outfit on IG with the tag #moreyfaith for a chance to be featured!


text:
Terms of Use
Important Legal Information
- The materials contained in this Web site (the "Web site") and correspondence received from the Web site, together ("Web site Materials") are presented for information purposes only. The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner.
- Web site Materials cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment.
- Celgene strongly advises all users with health problems to consult a doctor or other health professional.
- This site contains information that was believed current as of the date of inclusion in the site. While we may periodically update or correct information in this site, we make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, and we disclaim any obligation to update this information.
Celgene provides the services described in the Web site (the "Services"), subject to the following Conditions for Use ("Conditions"), which may be updated by Celgene from time to time without notice to you. You are bound by any such revisions and therefore should review the Conditions each time you visit the Web site for changes. Your use of the Web site is subject to, and constitutes acceptance of, the then-current Conditions.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Web site contains "Forward-Looking Statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied in such statements. These risks are identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available through Internet links contained in the Investor Relations section of the Celgene Corporate Web site. The information presented in this Web site is believed to be current as of the date of original publication. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after such date to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.
Celgene Privacy Policy
All personal data provided by you to Celgene, whether via one of the Web site's forms or by participation in one or more of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Conditions by reference. You can find the full Privacy Policy at http://www.celgene.com/utility/privacy.aspx. It is located on our Web site's home page, bottom right, by clicking on the words "Privacy Policy."
Celgene will only collect personal data you voluntarily provide to us, including "sensitive" personal data (e.g. relating to your racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sexual life, physical or mental health or civil or criminal offences). In particular, you consent to the disclosure of such personal data to third parties in order to enable us to provide information and the Services to you that you have requested. Celgene will use the personal data you provide for the specific limited purposes about which we inform you when we ask for such information. Celgene keeps your data only for as long as is reasonably needed for such purposes and in accordance with any applicable legal or ethical reporting or documentation retention requirements.
You agree to inform us promptly should you become aware that any personal data held by us about you is inaccurate and/or out of date. Accordingly, we do not accept liability for any loss, costs, damages, or distress caused to any person arising out of our reasonable reliance upon the accuracy of personal data that you provide to us. If you have submitted personal information through this Web site and wish us to cease using it for the purposes submitted, please contact us. For previous submissions related to Medical Services please contact email@example.com. For previous submissions related to Career and Employment please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. For previous submissions related to Investor Relations please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. For all other inquiries please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Unless we agree otherwise in writing, we require you to use any personal information that we supply to you about members of our staff and/or third parties only for the purposes for which such information is disclosed to you.
You hereby warrant that you will not use the Web site to:
(a) upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any information, data, software, sound, text, photographs, graphics, video, messages, and any other material ("Content") that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable;
(b) upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit personal data about anyone other than yourself without that person's consent;
(c) upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party;
(d) violate any applicable law or regulation in relation to your use of the Web site including, but not limited to, regulations promulgated by any securities exchange; or
(e) collect or store personal data about other users.
You hereby agree to indemnify Celgene for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of a breach of any of the warranties described in paragraph 3, above.
The Services may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other Web sites or resources. Because Celgene does not have control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that Celgene is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources.
You further acknowledge and agree that Celgene shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site or resource.
Proprietary Rights
You acknowledge and agree that the Web site Materials, Services, and any information presented to you through the Web site or the Services contain proprietary information that is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks or other proprietary rights and laws, applicable intellectual property, and other laws. Except as expressly authorized by Celgene or relevant third parties, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the Web site Materials or the Services in whole or in part.
Without prejudicing the generality of the foregoing, you further acknowledge and agree that all responses received in response to queries sent through the "contact us email form" are copyrighted and proprietary and may not be copied or reproduced for any commercial purpose.
Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Celgene expressly disclaims all warranties, conditions and other terms of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to any implied term of merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, and any term as to the provision of Services to a standard of reasonable care and skill or as to non-infringement of any intellectual property right.
Celgene makes no warranty or representation that (i) the service will meet your requirements, (ii) the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, (iii) the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable, and (iv) the quality of any services, information, or other material obtained by you through the Service will meet your expectations.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from Celgene or through or from the Services shall create any warranty or other obligation not expressly stated in the Conditions.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, and except in respect of death or personal injury arising from Celgene's negligence as determined by a court of law, Celgene hereby excludes liability for any claims, loss, demands, or damages of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Services, and any information, content, advertisements, or products provided or distributed through the Services including, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss, or otherwise and whether or not the possibility of such loss has been notified to Celgene. The foregoing will apply whether such claims, loss, or damages arise in tort, contract, negligence, under statute, or otherwise. If you are a consumer your statutory rights, if any, are not limited.
Exclusions and Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations of paragraph 8 and 9 above may not apply to you.
In particular, nothing in these Conditions shall affect the legal rights of any consumer or exclude or restrict any liability for death or personal injury arising from the negligence or fraud of Celgene as determined by a court of law.
General Information
These Conditions (including the guides and rules referred to herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and Celgene and govern your use of the Services, superseding any prior agreements between you and Celgene. The Conditions and the relationship between you and Celgene shall be governed by the laws of New Jersey USA. You and Celgene agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Jersey courts.
Any failure by Celgene to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Conditions remain in full force and effect.
We recommend users who find inappropriate content to contact us immediately at email@example.com. In addition, we reserve the right to remove all material that we consider inappropriate. This includes pornographic, offensive, defamatory, undocumented, illegal material(s) that is/are in any way contrary to accepted morality and behavior.


text:
Atafu Atoll, a small coral island in the South Pacific, demonstrates that Earth is firmly in the middle of the Sun's habitable zone -- the distance from the Sun where temperatures are just right for liquid water. Scientists are looking for planets in the habitable zones of other star systems, which are considered the most likely home for Earth-like life. This image was shot by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. [NASA]
You are here
Habitable Zones
Many people aren't fond of rainy days. But if you're a scientist looking for life elsewhere in the universe, planets with rainy days are just what you want to find.
BOSS: My name is Alan Boss. I'm a member of the Science Working Group for the Kepler Project. The habitable zone is the distance from a star where an Earth-like planet with an Earth-like atmosphere should have temperatures amenable to having liquid water somewhere on its surface. Basically it's a planet where you might have a rainy day. [:18]
The Kepler project is a space telescope that's been looking for Earth-sized worlds orbiting Sun-like planets at just the right distance for those rainy days. Planets that are too close would be too hot, while planets that are too far would be too cold. And as Alan Boss notes, it's in that "just-right" zone between too hot and too cold that life as we know it is most likely to form and survive.
BOSS: At the very least, we want to be able to find something which looks more or less like our Earth because we know for sure that, at least in one case, life has evolved there. [:08]
Kepler's looking for such planets at about 150,000 stars. And another project scientist, Natalie Batalha, says the science team has high hopes of finding them.
BATALHA: The mission was designed so that if Earth-size habitable planets are common in our galaxy -- that is, every star has one -- Kepler should expect to detect about 50 of them, 50 to 100. If you find zero, that means, 'Wait a second, those types of planets must be rare. I expected 50 to 100, I got zero.' Then you can say something statistically significant about that result. [:22]
More about Kepler's numbers game tomorrow.
Script by Damond Benningfield, Copyright 2010
Production and distribution of this episode made possible in part by a grant from NASA
- ‹ Previous
- Next ›
Get Premium Audio
Listen to today's episode of StarDate on the web the same day it airs in high-quality streaming audio without any extra ads or announcements. Choose a $8 one-month pass, or listen every day for a year for just $30.


text: >If otherwise fit, divers who, have a normal response to exercise, can dive if they have mild cirrhosis, with no symptoms or secondary complications. Before diving, they should be evaluated by their physicians. In cases where cirrhosis is more severe, the rigors of scuba and the effects of the disease could impair a diver's ability. In such cases, scuba is not recommended.


text:
To become or create a Sponsor click the "Add Sponsor" link, below.
While most people will manage only one Sponsor, the system allows any member to manage more than one Sponsor if they wish to.
The four buttons under My Sponsorships show where any Sponsor you have created is in the approval/archive process:
Create New Sponsorship


text:
Your shopping bag is empty
Order now and love it forever.
Samsøe Samsøe was founded in 1993 by two brothers who opened a small jewellery shop in Copenhagen's Latin Quarter. In 2000, Peter Sextus and Per-Ulrik Andersen took over the brand and transformed it into an international fashion house with a focus on modern clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women. The design is minimalist with a clear Nordic look.Shop here


text:
"Unless women's boxing can be built into a viable spectator sport, our quadrennial national orgy of athletic feel-good self-congratulation will be for naught. Olympic boxing is nice. But it is and always has been a mere prelude to a professional career." Y'all like reading Hamilton Nolan on boxing? Same. Before the first US women's boxing team ever debuts tomorrow morning (lightweight Queen Underwood fights at 2:30 p.m. London time), read about the weird deal women boxers get over at Slate.
[Is There A Future For Women's Boxing?]
For a handy master schedule of every Olympic event, click here.


text:
By Rodale News
There are thousands of apple uses, but when you get right down to it, there's no doubt that apple pie tops the list. And nothing tastes better than a pie baked from scratch using fresh, organic ingredients. "It tastes better. At the end of the day, fresh is best," says Leah Nichols, director of Food Services at Rodale Inc. "And when you make it with your own organic ingredients, you know what you're eating."
The problem is, when you search for apple pie recipes online, you'll get more than 9 million results. So the food experts at Rodale have narrowed your choices down to one fabulous recipe for homemade apple pie anyone can make from scratch. (Too narrow? Peruse the advice in this article then check the Rodale Recipe Finder for more apple pie options.) To ensure your success, we asked Nichols for her most important apple pie tips.
Use these practical apple pie tips and our easy apple pie recipe to create a delicious organic apple pie.
Pick the best apples. "It's about the apples and the crust," says Nichols. "Apple pie is actually simple to make, but it's all about the ingredients. You need to use the right type of apples."
Varieties good for pie baking include McIntosh, Granny Smith, Northern Spy, and Roman Beauty. Try a taste test if you're not sure. "Use a slightly tart apple, one that has some body so it will stay stable and compact during the baking," says Nichols. While Red Delicious apples are good for eating, they turn too mushy in pies.
Choose varieties that were grown with organic methods for pesticide-free flavor and a lower carbon footprint. If you want to grow organic apples at home, perfect apple pie apples with resistance to top apple diseases include Gold Rush and Enterprise varieties.
Prep the apples for perfect pie. When you pick your apples, they don't have to look perfect — you can cut out blemishes, and don't worry if they're oddly shaped. It is important, though, to make sure the apples are firm when you squeeze them.
You can cut the apples with an old-fashioned peeler, or do it by hand using a knife. But be careful not to slice the pieces too small. In fact, after you peel, core, and slice the apple, you can halve some of the slices, and leave some slices intact. "And you don't have to peel the apples, especially if they are good, organic apples," says Nichols.
Create a mouthwatering crust. Some people love the combo of lard and butter in the crust, but for Nichols, all-butter is best. "My personal preference is to only use butter because I think it tastes better. I don't use lard or shortening," she says.
The secret to creating a good apple pie crust is to not overwork it. And the good news is, these days it's easy to prepare the crust using a food processor. Make sure you cut up butter into smaller squares before putting it into the processor, and just hit the pulse button lightly to avoid overworking the crust. "It has to look crumbly when you're pulsing the flour and butter, with a large, uneven, breadcrumb texture," explains Nichols. "When it's in the crumbly state, that's when you add the liquid to it."
Roll it right. When you're ready to roll the pie crust out, less is more. "The more you work it, the tougher it gets. Minimize the amount of working the dough," says Nichols. Always roll in the same direction; when you change directions, it can toughen the dough.
Read on for Nichol's favorite (organic) homemade apple pie recipe:
Double-Crust Apple Pie
Filling Ingredients (all organic):
11 cups of your apple of choice, peeled (optional), cored, and thinly sliced (approximately 3½ pounds of apples)
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1 tablespoon whole milk
In a large bowl, stir all apples, ¾ cup sugar, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Let mixture stand for approximately 15 minutes until juices form. Then, mix in flour. Once this mixture has been added to the pie dish on top of the bottom piecrust, dot it with the 3 tablespoons of diced butter before applying the top crust and sealing the pie for baking.
Piecrust Recipe
(Makes two pie disks for one double-crust apple pie)
2/3 cup unsalted butter
1¾ cups all-purpose pastry flour
7 teaspoons sugar, plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
3¾ tablespoons iced water
1 large pinch ground cinnamon
Process the flour, salt, sugar, and butter in a food processor, using the pulse setting, until it forms a crumbly consistency. Beat the egg yolk and water together; using the feed tube, gradually drizzle in the egg yolk and water until the mixture begins to form a ball. Do not overwork the dough. Remove all of the dough from the food processor, gather into a ball, and divide in half. Flatten into two disks, wrap each in parchment paper or plastic wrap, and chill disks in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
To assemble the pie, roll out the bottom disk on a lightly floured surface until it is approximately 12 inches in diameter, and place in a greased pie dish (spray it with baking spray or coat it with a little butter). Mound in your filling, and dot it with butter as mentioned above. Then roll out the second disk to approximately 13 inches in diameter, and place on top of the pie. Pinch the edges of the top and bottom crust together with your fingers, trim to about a ½-inch overhang, then fold and crimp the pie edges. Slit some steam holes in the top crust, brush the top with milk, combine the 1 tablespoon sugar with a pinch of cinnamon, and sprinkle the crust with it.
Put your pie on a baking sheet and into the oven. Turn the temperature down to 375 degrees. Bake for approximately two hours, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling with a thick, syrupy texture. During the baking process, you may notice your piecrust edges getting darker than you'd like. To prevent them burning, place foil around the edges.
Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before eating, to prevent burns. If you place it on a windowsill to cool, be aware that it may be stolen by a passing hobo or a group of kids on their way to the fishin' hole.